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The indie web is here to make the internet weird again
The indie web is here to make the internet weird again The indie web movement has begun, aiming to make the internet “weird again” by promoting alternative platforms and websites. The indie web movement started as a response to the decline of GeoCities, a free web hosting service that Yahoo shut down in 2009 (US) […]
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Apple TV wants to go big
Apple TV wants to go big Apple TV+ is expanding its content offerings to compete with other streaming services. In 2022, Apple won an Oscar for Best Picture with the indie film CODA, marking a significant achievement for the company. CODA was created on a modest budget of around $10 million and went on to […]
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How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet
How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet Soapy micro dramas have become Hollywood’s next big bet, with streaming services like Netflix and Amazon investing heavily in these types of shows. The rise of soapy micro dramas can be traced back to the failure of Quibi and Go90, two short-form video platforms that aimed […]
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The algorithm failed music
The algorithm failed music The author shares their personal story of how they used to buy new CDs every Tuesday at a music store called Other Music. The ritual involved buying multiple CDs, even if there weren’t any new releases that week he was looking forward to. The author reflects on the joy and discovery […]
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AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime
AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime A.I agents are not yet ready for primetime, according to recent discussions. The concept of A.I agents was popularized by fictional systems like J.A.R.V.I.S. from the Marvel movies. Interviews with A.I industry folks often cite J.A.R.V.I.S. as an example of the ideal A.I tool due […]
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