Iconic toy store chain Toys R Us has announced it’s shutting down, with plans to close … Toys R Us is shutting downRead more
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“Black Panther” is now the most successful Black superhero film of all time
Since debuting in mid-February, “Black Panther” has become a significant success for Marvel/Disney. T’Challa, Wakanda, and … “Black Panther” is now the most successful Black superhero film of all timeRead more
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 … Streaming services made up nearly half of all US home video spending in 2017Read more
Survey: Binge-watching preferred over weekly episodes
Binge-watching’s something that I don’t do often. Maybe it’s the total number of TV shows I … Survey: Binge-watching preferred over weekly episodesRead more
Basketball’s the most popular major US sport on social media
Basketball is the most popular sport on social media, according to a recent study. The NFL, America’s most popular sport, is also doing well.
Smartphones are now the dominant means of photography
I’ve previously written about how photography’s shifted over the years. In 2003, digital cameras first outsold … Smartphones are now the dominant means of photographyRead more
Consumers prefer online shopping the most for media
Accounting firm PwC recently did a study of 24,471 respondents in 29 countries asking if they … Consumers prefer online shopping the most for mediaRead more
The most popular Android apps I actually use in 2017
Last year, I looked at the top apps in use, and how many of those I … The most popular Android apps I actually use in 2017Read more
Macs only made up 11% of Apple’s 2016 revenue (but still earned billions)
I wrote last fall about how the iPhone is now the majority of Apple’s revenue. But … Macs only made up 11% of Apple’s 2016 revenue (but still earned billions)Read more
Streaming music is now the majority of US music industry revenue
Streaming music services (such as Spotify) now make up the majority of US music industry revenue.