Okay, so, every single time I open Netflix, Max, or even YouTube, I get this parade of “recommended” stuff—like, before I’ve even figured out if I’m in the mood for a comfort rewatch or something I’ll regret. I used to think, maybe these are just the newest releases, or hey, maybe they’re picking at random? […]

So apparently I’m paying $8 more a month for the exact same four streaming services, and Deloitte’s 2025 Digital Media Trends report says I’m not alone. Funny thing is, the only sign I got was my credit card bill, which now looks like cable crawled back into my life with a fake mustache. Streaming was […]

So, this keeps happening: I try to rewatch something I actually like—Netflix, Amazon, Max (or whatever HBO is this week)—and, yeah, it’s just not there anymore. Studios keep yanking hit shows and movies off platforms or hiding them behind some “exclusive” paywall, so good luck finding your favorites. It’s weirdly sneaky. Variety covered how, once […]

Scrolling through streaming apps last night—again, can’t find that crime doc everyone’s obsessed with—I just hit this wall. Streaming contracts, loaded with exclusivity stuff, quietly fence off the most-wanted shows and hand all the leverage to a few platforms. It’s not just annoying for anyone juggling three subscriptions and still seeing “not available in your […]

Okay, so here’s what happened: I just wanted to rewatch some goofy sitcom on Netflix—nothing fancy, just a little nostalgia. I log in, click, and suddenly it’s, “This title isn’t available in your region or subscription.” Uh, what? I swear, a week ago it was there. I guess I switched to the cheaper ad plan […]

Honestly, I hit pause on my Netflix and Spotify auto-renewals, but I’m still hemorrhaging cash on random apps every month. My inbox? Exploding with “bundle and save!” nonsense—most of it’s digital confetti and fake urgency, but, weirdly, some bundles actually do chop enough off my bill to make me blink. Like, real money, not just […]

So here’s what happened: I’m scrolling through my streaming apps (again), half-paying attention to whatever show the algorithm keeps shoving in my face, and suddenly I’m just—wait, does anyone actually know what half these buttons do? Not a chance. There’s this whole universe of weird menus, secret codes, and “enhanced” search tricks buried way beyond […]

Streaming prices—yeah, they’re spiraling again. Anyone else get a weird pit in their stomach when the bank statement shows Netflix is somehow even pricier than last year? And Max…oh, don’t get me started, $20.99 a month for 4K, and that’s before you even think about extras. Is this a prank? I swear, picking which subscriptions […]

So, picture this: I’m hunched over the remote, flipping through Netflix, stuck in this endless loop—kid mode, adult mode, back again—just to find something halfway decent for movie night. “Family-friendly,” they say. Sure. Algorithms catch every late-night horror binge, and suddenly the kids’ suggestions go off the rails. I mean, why did SpongeBob show up […]

So, this drives me up the wall. I’ll be halfway through some trashy crime docuseries (not even good—just background noise), and suddenly, “content no longer available.” No warning, just gone. Like, who decided I wasn’t allowed to finish? It’s the usual: behind-the-scenes licensing whiplash, shifting deals, big media execs playing musical chairs with stuff I […]

So, streaming’s crushing cable now. I mean, I barely paid attention to the headlines until someone threw out the number—streaming’s at 44.8% of all TV viewership, officially beating out cable and broadcast combined (Nielsen’s screaming about it, if you want the receipts: streaming reaches a historic milestone). Netflix’s still king, YouTube’s up 120% since 2021 […]