My 2023 year in review for Diverse Tech Geek and Diverse Media Notes, including the most popular posts.
January 2024 media picks and news
Kicking off the new year, here’s my look at some media of interest coming out in January 2024, including the annual Rose Parade.
Google releases its 2023 “Year in Search” results, plus a 25th anniversary list
Google has released its “Year in Search” results for 2023, as well as some popular search terms for Google Search’s 25th anniversary.
The 10 most-watched Netflix cartoons (January to June 2023)
Netflix has released viewing figures for its streaming library. I take a look at Netflix’s most-watched cartoons from January to June 2023.
Hulu now available within Disney+
Disney Bundle subscribers can now access Hulu from within Disney+ via its own hub, which puts “Family Guy” alongside “Frozen.”
Sony deleting purchased PlayStation videos from customers’ libraries
Sony is deleting customers’ paid videos due to licensing issues with Discovery, in a reminder of the downsides of buying DRM-ed media.
2022 comic sales up 4% from 2021; graphic novels drive all of the year’s growth
In October, ICv2 released its report on 2022 comic sales. As usual, graphic novel revenue vastly outpaced that of single-issue comics.
Favorite graphic novels of 2023
A list of some of my favorite graphic novels, manga, and webcomic collections for 2023, from “AJ & Magnus” to “Sonic the Hedgehog.”
December 2023 media picks and news
A look at media coming out in December 2023, including the usual annual holiday specials. Also, “Doctor Who” introduces the Fifteenth Doctor.
Recommended Twitter alternatives
A look at Twitter alternatives, from Twitter replacements like Mastodon to old-school standbys like Facebook.