I take a look at what alternatives exist for Amazon and the majority of its various subsidiaries and services.
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Category: Tech
WarnerMedia to launch HBO Max streaming service
WarnerMedia’s announced the launch in 2020 of “HBO Max,” its streaming video platform aimed at competing with Netflix, Disney+, and others.
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The presence of popular political leaders on Twitter
I take a look at who are the most popular political leaders on Twitter, as well as some US political leader aspects.
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Amazon turns 25 years old
As Amazon turns 25 years old this year, I take a look back at some of the online retail giant’s highlights (and lesser aspects).
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My thoughts on Mastodon and Pixelfed, open source social networks
I take a look at Mastodon, a federated social network that’s an alternative to Twitter and Facebook. I also look at Pixelfed, a federated Instagram clone.
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Facebook to launch its own cryptocurrency, “Libra,” in 2020
Facebook has announced plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra in 2020. I look at why nothing about Libra (or cryptocurrency) sounds appealing.
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How to block autoplay videos in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari
I take a look at how to use autoplay video blocking in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari web browsers.
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Microsoft announces new Xbox console due late 2020, other Xbox news
Microsoft announced some new Xbox product details during (and before) this week’s 2019 E3, including the next Xbox due out in late 2020.
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Thoughts on Apple’s WWDC 2019 announcements
Apple announced at WWDC 2019 its latest developments, including iOS 13, improvements to the iPad, and the debut of an all-new Mac Pro.
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Chrome to make ad blockers less effective; recommended alternative browsers
Google’s announced changes to its Chrome web browser, which will render ad blocking software much less effective. I list a few alternatives to Chrome.
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