Juneteenth and the Big Five tech companies
A look at how the “Big Five” tech companies are planning to observe the newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth.
Amazon
Amazon to buy MGM for $8 billion
Amazon is buying classic film/TV studio MGM for $8 billion, in a bid to shore up Prime Video.
Amazon reminds customers they don’t own bought digital videos; also, alternatives to buying digital videos
As Amazon reminds customers they don’t have full ownership of the digital videos they buy, I look at alternatives to buying digital videos.
How to break up the tech giants?
Last week, Congress held a hearing to question the business practices of four of the biggest tech companies, and to see if they violate antitrust… Read More »How to break up the tech giants?
Walmart shutters Jet.com
Walmart quietly announced today in its first quarter (for fiscal year 2021) earnings report that it’s shuttering Jet.com, the online retail site it bought with… Read More »Walmart shutters Jet.com
A look at Amazon in the 2010s
Amazon’s stature as a retail and online giant didn’t change much in the 2010s. What has changed, however, is how the company’s perceived, including growing… Read More »A look at Amazon in the 2010s
Favorite articles roundup for the week of September 13, 2019
Here’s a look at some interesting articles from the previous week. Media Friday Foster returns “Friday Foster” #1 (October 1972). Art by Jack Sparling. The… Read More »Favorite articles roundup for the week of September 13, 2019
Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 16, 2019
Here’s my thoughts on stories of interest from the past week. Media July 2019 direct market comic sales “They Called Us Enemy” GN. Art by… Read More »Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 16, 2019
I’ve bought my first iPad; also, a brief review
After years of owning Android tablets, plus a Fire tablet, I’ve finally bought my first-ever iPad. A few weeks ago, I bought the entry-level 2018… Read More »I’ve bought my first iPad; also, a brief review
What are some alternatives to Amazon services?
Since its founding 25 years ago, Amazon has become a dominant online and retail force in modern life. Still, the popular online retailer has garnered… Read More »What are some alternatives to Amazon services?