Blu-ray disc is an optical disc format that can store high-definition video and audio. It uses a blue-violet laser with a shorter wavelength than DVDs to read and write data in smaller pits, allowing for greater storage capacity in the same physical space. Single-layer Blu-ray discs can hold up to 25GB of data, while double-layer discs can hold up to 50GB, enabling storage of high-definition movies and interactive features. The technology continues to be developed to increase capacity and performance.