GitHub plans to finally ban use of the terms “master” and “slave” as technology terms.
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HBO Go axed in branding cleanup; also, HBO Max comics?
Since HBO Max‘s launch several weeks ago, AT&T and WarnerMedia haven’t rested on trying to make … HBO Go axed in branding cleanup; also, HBO Max comics?Read more
Streaming service review: HBO Max
HBO Max launched in late May 2020. It’s AT&T and WarnerMedia’s attempt to compete with Netflix, … Streaming service review: HBO MaxRead more
Is Spotify the future of podcasts?
With Spotify expanding into the world of podcasts, does the streaming music service represent the future of podcasts?
Facebook buys Giphy for $400 million
Last week, Facebook announced it’s buying the popular animated GIF archive site Giphy for $400 million. … Facebook buys Giphy for $400 millionRead more
Walmart shutters Jet.com
Walmart quietly announced today in its first quarter (for fiscal year 2021) earnings report that it’s … Walmart shutters Jet.comRead more
YouTube Music gains feature parity with Google Play Music, latter to shut down
Two years ago, I wrote about Google’s plan to launch YouTube Music, a replacement for Google … YouTube Music gains feature parity with Google Play Music, latter to shut downRead more
YouTube TV to gain ViacomCBS channels
Last week, Google and ViacomCBS announced a deal for YouTube TV to carry 14 different Viacom … YouTube TV to gain ViacomCBS channelsRead more
Blog status update (May 2020): Changing the main page
For this month’s blog status update, I’ve given the main page of the website an overhaul. … Blog status update (May 2020): Changing the main pageRead more
A look at Amazon in the 2010s
Amazon’s stature as a retail and online giant didn’t change much in the 2010s. What has … A look at Amazon in the 2010sRead more