Cord cutting has become a movement in the United States. But the replacement is leading to subscription fatigue. Video streaming services are more fragmented and plentiful than ever. And just when we thought we’d had enough, Apple introduced five new …
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Spotify & Netflix: Are They Really In the Same Boat? — Our Latest Podcast
Both are stand-alone, dominant streaming platforms in their respective arenas, with more than 100 million subscribers each. But Spotify and Netflix are ultimately similar fish swimming in very different ponds. What? You’re not subscribed to the Digit…
City of Chicago Demands $130,106.15 from Jussie Smollett to Cover Its Investigation Costs
Days after all charges against actor Jussie Smollett were dropped, the city of Chicago is demanding he pay for the costs of the investigation. Smollett alleged that he was the victim of a hate crime before two men revealed that they were paid to perpet…
The Packaging for the Soundtrack to Netflix’s ‘Our Planet’ Will Use Recycled Algae
UMG’s Decca Records is hoping to make an eco-friendly statement with its Our Planet CD and vinyl releases. But is this just highlighting the problem? If you’re releasing the soundtrack to a documentary about environmental destruction, it’s best not to …
Chicago Prosecutors Abruptly Drop All Charges Against Jussie Smollett
Chicago prosecutors have dropped all charges against Jussie Smollett just weeks after he was indicted on 16 felony counts for filing a false police report. Why the about-face? Smollett arrived at a Chicago courtroom at around 10:30 on Tuesday morning f…
Apple’s Subscription Driven Future Is Here: Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and Apple Credit Card
The future is looking increasingly subscription-driven for more than just music in Apple’s ecosystem. On Monday at its big March event, Apple unveiled five new subscription services that cover all facets of life. Let’s take a quick look at these five …
Apple’s Subscription Driven Future Is Here: Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and Apple Credit Card
The future is looking increasingly subscription-driven for more than just music in Apple’s ecosystem. On Monday at its big March event, Apple unveiled five new subscription services that cover all facets of life. Let’s take a quick look at these five …
‘Empire’ Ratings Hit an All-Time Low
Crime fabricator Jussie Smollett has been the butt of jokes for weeks. Cast members of ‘Empire’ aren’t laughing. On March 20th, Empire achieved a brand-new low. In the show’s second episode since the arrest of Jussie Smollett, the numbers for ‘Empire’…
Apple Music Is Now Integrated With Amazon’s Fire TV
When Apple Music launched on Android, it caused something of a stir in the tech community. But with its renewed focus on offering services to multiple ecosystems, Apple has now launched Apple Music support for Amazon’s Fire TV devices. That’s great new…
American Federation of Musicians Steps Up Pressure on Studios for Fair Streaming Media Residuals
The American Federation of Musicians — at a press conference prior to holding negotiations for a new contract with movie studios — indicated that they are seeking fair streaming media residuals for content created for the Internet. The negotiations are…