Blog status update (April 2022): The blog switches to ClassicPress (again)
In this month’s blog status update, I’ve decided to switch to ClassicPress (again). Also, I’m trying out Mastodon as a Twitter alternative.
Category: Tech
Various technology topics, including: tech news; digital media; streaming services; Linux/open source software; and blogging.
A look at Twitter alternatives
With Elon Musk now involved with Twitter, some are wondering what alternatives to the social network are available.
Disney+ to add an ad-based tier
Disney+ announced plans to add an ad-based tier to its streaming service by the end of 2022.
2021 US music revenue: Streaming still dominates; physical media 11% of sales
The RIAA released its figures for US music industry revenue for 2021. Streaming still dominates, while CDs and vinyl combined made up 11% of sales.
Apple’s March 2022 event: The launch of the Mac Studio; Apple TV+ to stream baseball games
At Apple’s “Peek Performance” event, they announced the launch of the new Mac Studio, plus Apple TV+ carrying baseball games.
Bandcamp sold to Epic Games; also, can co-ops and nonprofits be tech/media company models?
With the sale of Bandcamp to Epic Games, I look at whether co-ops or nonprofits could be business models for tech/media companies.
Where to buy DRM-free digital comics
With Comixology’s heavily-panned 2022 revamp, some are wondering where they can buy DRM-free digital comics. I take a look at a few sources.
ViacomCBS rebrands to “Paramount”; also, a look at how Paramount+ is doing
ViacomCBS is changing its name to the much better alternative of “Paramount.” Also, a look at how well the Paramount+ streaming service is doing.
How to read digital comics (2022 edition)
A look at how to start reading digital comics, including reviews of digital comic services like Comixology and Marvel Unlimited.
Blog status update (February 2022): The newsletter’s back; I still dislike WordPress’ block editor
In this month’s blog status update, I’ve switched themes again, plus prepared the site for a possible move to ClassicPress.