A look back over the state of the blog in 2025, from category name changes to the most popular posts.
Tech
Various tech topics, including digital media, streaming services, blogging, and diversity issues.
Google releases its 2025 Year in Search results
Google has released its annual Year in Search results for 2025, with “KPop Demon Hunters” and tariffs making the list.
10 favorite DVDs and Blu-rays for 2025
A list of 10 of my favorite DVDs and Blu-rays I’ve bought in 2025, from the “Knuckles” TV show to “The Wizard of Oz.”
Disney and OpenAI make billion-dollar AI slop deal
Disney has entered a deal with OpenAI to allow users to create generative AI content using Disney owned characters.
How to watch SpongeBob, South Park, and other Paramount cartoons on DVD and Blu-ray
For those who don’t want to pay for Paramount+, I look at what Paramount cartoons are available on DVD and Blu-ray, from “South Park” to “SpongeBob.”
Disney+ to possibly get user-generated AI videos?
Disney+ plans to offer user-generated AI content at some point in the future, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger. Nobody views this as a good thing, of course.
Google pulls out of Movies Anywhere amid spat with Disney
As of this writing, Google has pulled out of the Disney-owned Movies Anywhere digital movie locker service, amid a spat with Disney over YouTube TV.
Blog status update (October 2025): Google still main source of traffic
In this month’s blog status update, I look at the top five blog posts over the past six months.
Apple TV and Peacock now available as a bundle
Paraphrasing the slogan of the old “World’s Finest” comic, “your two favorite secondary streaming services (Peacock and Apple TV) in one bundle together.”
Streaming services I use (2025 edition)
I go over what streaming services I use in 2025, including a few changes from last year’s list.