Category Archives: business

Amoeba’s Lorica: Bait

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Amoeba

There was a time that streaming offered a promise — under their models, commercials would be a thing of the past. However, Netflix, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+ and Max have recently added ads in exchange for a slightly lower subscription fee, … Continue reading →

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Reg and Syd: Tik Tok Tik

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Amoeba

Reg: “[Ahem] Earth to Sydney.” Syd: “[…] ummmwha … You say something, Reg?” Reg: “Who, me? I’m just sitting here trying to decide whether I’m amazed, amused, or annoyed about watching the major domo of several high-profile multinational corporations bow over … Continue reading →

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Reg and Syd: Productivism

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Amoeba

Reg: “So, Syd, how are your investments in artificial intelligence coming along?” Syd: “Not as well as I’d like. We’re not close to being able to replace our human employees with machines, never mind the super-smart and wise ones that … Continue reading →

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