Tag: streaming
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La Crise de la Culture Populaire : Quand l’Oligopole Domine l’Industrie
La culture populaire a récemment pris un virage inquiétant, avec une poignée de grandes entreprises dominants la scène. Cette tendance a été analysée sous différents angles par des utilisateurs de divers horizons et secteurs, et le consensus semble être que nous assistons à une uniformisation du contenu. Les blockbusters, les tubes musicaux et les séries…
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The Enduring Challenge of Fostering Creativity in a Commercialized Pop Culture Landscape
In recent years, the entertainment landscape has increasingly been monopolized by a few powerful corporations, resulting in a homogenized cultural output. This concentration of media power means that decisions about what content gets made are often driven by financial imperatives rather than creative vision. As a result, the entertainment industry churns out sequels, reboots, and…
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The Evolution of Video Codecs: H.264’s Legacy and the Rise of Its Successors
H.264, also known as AVC (Advanced Video Coding), has long been considered the gold standard in video compression. Introduced in 2003, this codec revolutionized the way digital video content was delivered, enabling high-quality video at lower bitrates. A significant portion of today’s streaming content, from YouTube videos to Blu-ray discs, still relies on H.264, despite…
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Canada’s New Streaming Tax: Balancing Local Content and Consumer Impact in a Global Marketplace
Canada has recently implemented a 5% tax on streaming services—a move aimed at using the revenue to fund local news, French-language content, Indigenous programming, and other diverse media productions. Yet, this policy has sparked a whirlwind of debates. From the consumer’s perspective to its potential implications on the marketplace, it’s crucial to understand the multiple…
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YouTube: La Nuova Mossa che Renderà Impossibile Bloccare gli Annunci?
In un’era dominata dallo streaming e dai contenuti digitali, l’annuncio di YouTube riguardo l’inserzione server-side degli annunci pubblicitari è destinato a provocare svariate reazioni. Questa nuova tecnologia mira a rendere impossibile il blocco degli annunci, sfruttando metodi che potrebbero rendere inefficienti gli attuali strumenti di ad blocking. Questo potrebbe sembrare una mossa astuta per aumentare…
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L’affaire Car Thing : Quand Spotify abandonne son matériel et crée de l’e-déchet
La disparition de Car Thing par Spotify a pris de nombreux utilisateurs par surprise. Introduit en grande pompe en 2022, ce dispositif visait à transformer l’expérience musicale au volant. Pourtant, à peine deux ans plus tard, Spotify a non seulement décidé de mettre fin à ce projet, mais surtout, de le ‘bricker’, rendant ainsi des…
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Napster: L’inizio della Rivoluzione del Condivisione di File
Vent’anni fa, Napster ha sconvolto il mondo della musica in un modo che poche altre tecnologie hanno fatto. In un periodo in cui comprare un CD rappresentava una spesa significativa per i giovani e la radio era il principale mezzo di fruizione musicale, Napster offrì una via di fuga rapida ed economica: accedere a qualsiasi…
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Furiosa’s Flop: Is Hollywood Losing Its Blockbuster Magic?
Hollywood’s summer blockbuster tradition may be facing a crisis. The recent flop of *Furiosa* has left many industry analysts and moviegoers questioning the viability of the conventional blockbuster model. While opinions about the movie’s quality vary, it’s evident that the film’s disappointing box office performance may symbolically represent a larger trend affecting the entire industry.…
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Netflix’s Windows App Shifts Features: What Does It Mean for Users?
Netflix has recently announced its decision to remove the offline download feature from its Windows app, sparking significant discussion among users and industry observers. This move is part of a broader update that promises live event access and compatibility with ad-supported plans. While some view the update favorably, the removal of offline downloads has reignited…