What’s the future of compact discs?
Compact disc sales are at their lowest point since 1987, according to latest figures. The long-term future of the once-ubiquitous music format looks dim.
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Toys R Us is shutting down
Iconic toy store chain Toys R Us has announced it’s shutting down for good. I look at what led to the store’s demise, plus some comics- and animation-related memories.
“Black Panther” is now the most successful Black superhero film of all time
“Black Panther”‘s still pulling in strong box office as of this writing. But how popular is it compared to other superhero films starring Black characters?
Streaming services made up nearly half of all US home video spending in 2017
A look at home video sales for 2017, including the continued decline in DVD/Blu-Ray sales, plus the fortunes of streaming, Redbox kiosks, and even old-fashioned video rental stores.
Survey: Binge-watching preferred over weekly episodes
A recent survey reveals that binge-watching is now the preferred viewing format over traditional weekly episodic airings by most Americans.
Basketball’s the most popular major US sport on social media
A look at which of the major American sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL) are the most popular on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Smartphones are now the dominant means of photography
Smartphones have long since eclipsed point-and-shoot digital cameras in popularity for photography. An infographic looks at to what degree this is the case.
Consumers prefer online shopping the most for media
Online shopping is popular, but not in all categories. A PwC survey shows what categories of goods are popular as in-store or online purchases.
The most popular Android apps I actually use in 2017
A look at the most popular Android apps used in the United States and globally, as well as which of those I do or don’t use (and why).
Macs only made up 11% of Apple’s 2016 revenue (but still earned billions)
The iPhone is now the vast majority of Apple’s revenue. As for Apple’s original iconic hardware, the Mac? A small percentage of revenue these days, even if Macs still pull in billions.