Migrating from iOS back to Android (and my thoughts so far)
by After spending the past several years on iOS, I’ve switched back to using an Android phone with my newest phone, the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G.
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Freeform, FXX, Disney XD, and other channels dropped by Spectrum
Cable giant Spectrum is dropping multiple Disney-owned cable channels, including mainstays such as Freeform and Disney XD.
Apple September 2023 event: The iPhone 15 launches with USB-C (thanks, EU!)
Apple held its September 2023 event this week, featuring the launch of the iPhone 15 with the (EU-forced) switch to an USB-C port.
Streaming services I use (2023 edition)
A look at what streaming services I use in 2023, from Disney+ (and the Disney bundle) to Paramount+, and how much they all cost.
Reasons Apple won’t buy Disney
A list of reasons why Apple won’t buy Disney and why it’s an ill-conceived idea, no matter what some on Wall Street think.
Blog status update (August 2023): Site traffic from social media is basically nonexistent
In this month’s blog status update, I look at how social media is basically a nonexistent source of site traffic. The main source? Google.
Disney significantly raises the prices of ad-free Disney+, Hulu
Disney is raising the price of Disney+ and Hulu. Hulu’s ad-free version is going up to $18 a month, more than standard Max or Netflix tiers.
Disney to stop selling DVDs and Blu-rays in Australia and New Zealand
Disney plans to stop releasing DVDs and Blu-rays in Australia and New Zealand. What are the remaining video options for those two countries?
Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2023 edition)
The 2023 edition of my recommended streaming services for animated cartoons, from Nickelodeon to Adult Swim.
“X mars the spot”: Twitter now renamed “X”
As of this week, Elon Musk has renamed Twitter “X.” While it’s Musk’s favorite letter, I go into reasons why it’s a terrible site name.