Video games topped $43 billion in US sales in 2018. That’s more than many other forms of media, including books, music, movies, and comics.
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Most US households no longer have landline phones
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as of 2018, most US households no longer use landline phones.
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“Avengers: Endgame” now the second-highest grossing film of all time
“Avengers: Endgame” is as of this writing the second highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide. But what other films had a gigantic opening weekend?
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Cord cutting continues to grow in popularity, at cable TV’s expense
Cord cutting is growing in popularity as cable TV subscriptions decline, as reported by Leichtman Research Group. Of course, growing cable bills don’t help.
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A look at the world’s most popular websites
A look at who makes up the world’s most popular websites, from tech giants like Google and Facebook to Russian and Chinese sites.
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Streaming made up 75% of US music industry revenue in 2018
The RIAA reports that streaming music made up 75% of music industry revenue for 2018, while physical media sales continue to decline.
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The top online payment method is… the credit card?
A recent survey by marketing firm Ipsos and financial giant ING shows that the most popular online payment method is still the credit card.
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How do the Big Five tech companies earn most of their income?
I look at the ways each of the Big Five tech companies (Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft) earn their income.
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What are the salaries of non-wealthy superheroes?
I take a look at what salaries various non-wealthy superheroes—such as Superman and Spider-Man—earn in their civilian alter-egos.
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iPhones make up 63% of Apple’s 2018 sales; Apple services outsell Macs, iPads
Apple’s reported its sales for 2018. While the iPhone is a majority of 2018 sales, its “Services” (iTunes, the App Store, etc.) also shows improvement.
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