Netflix charges $8/month non-household user fee in password sharing crackdown
by Netflix is finally launching its long-discussed password sharing crackdown. I look at the possible drawbacks for Netflix (and customers).
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Netflix to shut down DVD rentals; alternatives to rent DVDs
Netflix is shutting down its DVD rental service. I look at alternatives for renting DVDs, and why DVD/digital video releases still matter.
Hulu and Disney+ to merge into a single app
Hulu and Disney+ will merge into a single app before the end of 2023, though Hulu will still be available as a stand-alone service.
Recommended WordPress plugins (2023 edition)
A list of my recommended WordPress plugins, from catch-all ones such as Jetpack to UpdraftPlus for site backups.
The top 10 US streaming services (2023 edition)
The top 10 US streaming services are mostly led by the traditional stand-bys Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, plus relative newcomer Disney+.
Six months of Twitter under Elon Musk; also, the current state of Twitter alternatives
Six months into Elon Musk buying Twitter, I take a look at the state of affairs for the social network, and what alternatives exist.
HBO Max to be renamed “Max”
Starting in May 2023, the HBO Max streaming service will be renamed “Max.” Other than a few changes, Max will mostly be the same as HBO Max.
Twitter slaps a “state-affiliated media” label on NPR
Twitter, the Elon Musk-owned social network, has slapped NPR with a “state-affiliated media” label, despite not being such.
Blog status update (March 2023): The site switches back to WordPress (again)
In this month’s blog status update, I give reasons why I’ve switched the site back from ClassicPress to WordPress (again).
2022 US music revenue: Vinyl outsells CDs in units for the first time since 1987
The RIAA’s 2022 US music industry revenue report states that for the first time since the 1980s, vinyl records outsold CDs in terms of units.