A look at streaming service profile avatars on the most popular services, from Netflix to HBO Max, plus the few services without avatars.
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Streaming service review: Peacock
A review of Comcast’s Peacock streaming service, which offers programming ranging from “Sunday Night Football” to a reboot of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
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.
Why did Saturday morning cartoons end?
A look at reasons why Saturday morning cartoons have ended as a concept, from the rise of cable TV to broadcast children’s TV regulations.
RIP Locast; also, how to watch over-the-air TV without cable
With the demise of Locast, I take a look at ways to watch over-the-air TV programming without paying for an expensive cable subscription.
Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2021 edition)
A look at recommended streaming services for cartoons (2021 edition), ranging from Netflix to anime-oriented Crunchyroll.
Why did the 2020 Summer Olympics TV ratings decline?
I look at reasons why the 2020 Summer Olympics took a ratings nosedive in the US, from Tokyo’s time zone to the changing media landscape.
CNN plans to launch a paid streaming service, CNN+
CNN plans to launch a spin-off paid streaming service, “CNN+,” which will launch in early 2022 as a supplementary subscription news service.
How to stream the 2020 Summer Olympics
A look at how to stream the 2020 Summer Olympics. Despite Peacock’s existence, Americans will still need cable for full coverage.
Streaming service review update (2021): HBO Max
An HBO Max review for 2021, including what’s changed since the streaming service’s initial launch, as well as its current pros and cons.