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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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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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.
Read more Reasons why Americans keep cable TV: tradition and convenience?
A recent survey shows that Americans who still have cable TV subscriptions tend to keep them out of convenience and tradition.
Read more Google turns 20 years old
Google turned 20 years old this week. With an infographic’s help, I look back at some of the highlights over the tech giant’s existence.
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Smart speakers’ most popular uses are for music and information, not shopping
Several reports on smart speakers’ popularity show they’re mainly being used for functions like getting the weather, playing music, and setting alarms.
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Android P to be named “Pie”
Google’s announced the name of the next version of its Android mobile operating system, Android Pie. What new features does Pie offer users?
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