Netflix to shut down DVD rentals; alternatives to rent DVDs
by Netflix is shutting down its DVD rental service. I look at alternatives for renting DVDs, and why DVD/digital video releases still matter.
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2022 US home video sales: streaming still dominates, digital sales also up
Looking over 2022 US home video revenue figures, streaming continues its dominance, while the only other category to rise is digital sales.
How to watch Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and the Flintstones on DVD (and without HBO Max)
With HBO Max axing much of their cartoon catalog, I look at how to watch Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and the Flintstones on DVD and Blu-ray.
Tips on setting up a Plex server
With streaming service changes reviving interest in physical media, I offer some tips on setting up a Plex server for your video collection.
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.
What’s the future of DVDs and Blu-rays?
What does the future look like for DVDs and Blu-rays? Not the most promising, based on recent physical media sales figures.
10 pieces of technology deemed obsolete
A list of 10 pieces of technology deemed obsolete or nearly obsolete, including VCRs, film cameras, and black-and-white TVs.
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.
Streaming services made up nearly half of all US home video spending in 2017
Streaming services continue to gain in popularity with Americans. The home video industry organization Digital Entertainment Group reports that spending on streaming in 2017 clocked …
Streaming video sales surpass DVDs/Blu-rays for the first time
Revenue in the US from subscriptions to digital streaming services (such as Netflix) has finally surpassed those of DVDs and Blu-rays for the first time. …