Sony will take over production and distribution of Disney DVDs and Blu-rays in North America, marking a major shift for the House of Mouse.
Tech
Various tech topics, including digital media, streaming services, blogging, and diversity issues.
The most popular cartoons on streaming services in 2023
A look at the most popular cartoons on streaming services in 2023, from “Bluey” on Disney+ to “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on Netflix.
2023 US home video revenue: streaming dominates; physical media revenue continues to dwindle
In 2023, streaming still dominated US home video revenue. Meanwhile, physical media sales declined, despite “Oppenheimer” Blu-ray sales.
My thoughts about AI (and why this blog is staying AI-free)
My thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) generated content, and the reasons why you won’t find this blog using any on purpose.
The Mac turns 40
Apple’s Mac turns 40 years old in 2024; I take a look at its recent role in Apple product sales, as well as my own history with Macs.
Favorite free and open source software
A look at my favorite free and open source software, from Bitwarden (a password manager) to the Firefox web browser.
My DVD and Blu-ray collection status (2024 edition)
A look at the current state of my DVD and Blu-ray collection, since I resumed buying physical media in earnest a year ago.
Media server review: Jellyfin
A brief review of Jellyfin, free open source media server software that works as a fine alternative to Plex, even if a bit less polished.
Diverse Tech Geek 2023 year in review
My 2023 year in review for Diverse Tech Geek and Diverse Media Notes, including the most popular posts.
Google releases its 2023 “Year in Search” results, plus a 25th anniversary list
Google has released its “Year in Search” results for 2023, as well as some popular search terms for Google Search’s 25th anniversary.