With Meta putting an emphasis on pivoting to video for Instagram, I take a look at Instagram alternatives, from Flickr to Pixelfed.
HBO Max, Discovery+ to merge into new service in summer 2023
HBO Max and Discovery+ will merge into a new single service in summer 2023. Also, my thoughts on the future for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2022 edition)
My look at recommended streaming services for cartoons for 2022, from Disney+ for families to Crunchyroll for anime fans.
August 2022 graphic novel picks and news
A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in August 2022 (and beyond). Also: thoughts on the continued publishing of annuals.
Blog status update (July 2022): Still on ClassicPress; blog analytics trivia
In the blog status update for July 2022, I give my thoughts on staying with ClassicPress. Also, a look at blog analytics stats.
The most famous Western animated cartoons
A look at the most widely-recognized and famous Western animated cartoons, from Looney Tunes to “The Simpsons,” plus “merely well known” runners-up.
7 pieces of tech I’ve stopped using
A list of seven pieces of tech I’ve stopped using, from stand-alone digital cameras to (non-smart) cell phones, and what’s replaced said tech.
Baseball in cartoons
Some noteworthy examples of the long list of references to baseball in cartoons, from Marvel and DC Comics to “The Simpsons.”
Streaming services I use (Summer 2022)
I look at the current streaming services I use, from HBO Max to the Disney+ bundle. Also, my thoughts on going without Netflix.
2021 comic sales hit record high; graphic novel sales up 76%
Comichron and ICv2 released their annual comic sales report. 2021 comic sales hit record highs, especially graphic novels.