Netflix is launching a new ad-supported plan, Basic with Ads. I look at reasons why you might want to stick with the ad-free Netflix tiers.
The 10 highest-grossing superhero movies starring people of color
A list of the 10 highest-grossing superhero movies starring people of color, from Marvel’s Black Panther to Disney’s “Big Hero 6.”
Recommended free word processors
A list of my recommended free word processors, from Google Docs to LibreOffice. Also, which word processors I regularly use.
Halloween in cartoons
A list of six appearances of Halloween in cartoons, from “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” to several episodes of “Scooby-Doo.”
RIP Google Stadia (and thoughts on why it failed)
Google has announced that its cloud-based video game platform, Google Stadia, is shutting down in January 2023. I take a look at reasons why Stadia failed.
October 2022 graphic novel picks and news
My look at graphic novels and manga of interest coming out in October 2022. Also, “Heartstopper” makes the NY Times’ graphic novel best sellers list.
What are the most popular sports on social media?
I take a look at what the most popular sports leagues (and individual athletes/teams) are on social media.
Blog status update (September 2022): Giving two semi-separate blogs another try
In this month’s blog status update, I’m giving two semi-separate blogs another go: Diverse Tech Geek (for tech posts) and Diverse Media Notes (for media posts).
A look at Canada’s cartoon cable TV networks
My observations (as an American) of cartoon-related cable TV networks in Canada, from Teletoon to Family, and differences vs. US channels.
My favorite podcasts (2022 edition)
I take a look at my 10 favorite podcasts of 2022, from the music-focused “All Songs Considered” to the Black creator podcast “Revision Path.”