In Istanbul’s traffic, I listened to long YouTube videos a lot recently, and I came across a series of videos claiming that online piracy is back (such as this one: Piracy 2.0: How the Internet Outsmarted the System). I believe these arguments have validity. Here I outline novel forms of piracy, but I think the … Read more
Here’s a summary of the video “The Streaming War Is Over. Piracy Won.”: Streaming once seemed perfect, offering affordable, convenient, and comprehensive access to media. Netflix, for example, was $8.99/month, and all content was in one place. But between 2020 and 2024, streaming services began raising prices dramatically (Netflix and Disney+ doubled, HBO Max exceeded … Read more
Based on the video’s transcript, here are the key highlights: The Return of Piracy: The video argues that a new wave of piracy is emerging, driven by a perception that modern streaming services are a “scam” due to increasing prices, the addition of ads, and a fragmented content landscape [00:12]. The Golden Age of Streaming … Read more
Jun 26, 2024 #CNBC While Netflix may get most accolades for winning the streaming wars, YouTube has been the most watched streaming platform in the U.S. for the last 15 consecutive months. Its recent dominance is predicated on taking over the living room as a direct competitor to Netflix and every other streaming service. Watch … Read more