2022 US music revenue: Vinyl outsells CDs in units for the first time since 1987
The RIAA’s 2022 US music revenue report states that for the first time since the 1980s, vinyl records outsold CDs in terms of units, not just in dollars.
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“Sesame Street” to offer NFTs for $60 each; also, reasons to buy a year of PBS Passport instead
Children’s show “Sesame Street” is launching a line of NFTs for $60 each. I discuss why this is a bad idea, and reasons to get a year of PBS Passport instead.
Hulu turns 15; what’s its long-term future?
Hulu turns 15 years old in 2023. While it’s one of America’s most prominent streaming services, what does its long-term future look like?
2022 US home video sales: streaming still dominates, digital sales also up
Looking back at 2022 US home video sales figures, streaming continues its dominance, while the only other category to rise is digital sales.
The majority of US households no longer have cable TV; the classic “Big 3” streaming services are still popular
A recent TV research report has two main points: most US homes no longer have cable, and Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video still dominate streaming.
Blog status update (February 2023): Site traffic post-Twitter is… the same?
This month’s blog status update looks at whether or not my bailing on Twitter had any effect on site traffic. (The answer’s “not much.”)
My thoughts and concerns about ChatGPT and chatbots
With ChatGPT and chatbot tech becoming the next hot thing, I raise a few concerns about this technology becoming more widespread.
Warner Bros. Discovery launches FAST channels on Tubi, Roku
Warner Bros. Discovery is launching several FAST channels on Tubi and the Roku Channel. While it’s a good idea, WB’s streaming state is still in chaos.
Paramount+ and Showtime to merge into a single service
Paramount has announced that Paramount+ and Showtime will fully merge into a single service later in 2023, with Showtime renamed “Paramount+ with Showtime.”
How to watch Looney Tunes and other cartoons on DVD and Blu-ray (and without HBO Max)
With HBO Max axing much of their cartoon catalog, I look at how to watch Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and the Flintstones on DVD and Blu-ray.
