A Look At What Appeared On The 2022 Google Year In Search List, From Disney's Animated Film "Encanto"

A look at Twitter alternatives | Diverse Tech Geek

With Elon Musk now involved with Twitter, I take a look at some possible Twitter alternatives, from older networks such as Tumblr to newcomers like Mastodon.

I figure I should repost this one, given ongoing events...

Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Disney Channel ratings down again in 2022 | Diverse Tech Geek

The major animation cable networks are all down in ratings for 2022, like cable TV overall. However, this year sees a surprising boost for one channel: FXX?

The major animation cable networks are all down in ratings for 2022; kids these days are more likely streaming cartoons nowadays. One channel showed an increase: FXX (now basically the “Fox animation lineup channel”?)

7 pieces of tech I’ve stopped using | Diverse Tech Geek

A list of seven pieces of tech I've stopped using, from stand-alone digital cameras to (non-smart) cell phones, and what's replaced said tech.

A look at pieces of technology I’ve stopped using, from analog watches to cable TV.

Elon Musk now owns Twitter, but will users stay? | Diverse Tech Geek

As of late October 2022, Elon Musk finally owns Twitter, and is bringing about rapid changes. But will users (and myself) bother to stay?

I’ll be sticking around on Twitter... for now, anyway.

Animated holiday specials featuring LGBTQ characters | Diverse Tech Geek

I take a look at animated holiday specials featuring LGBTQ characters, from "The Loud House" to the "Rugrats" reboot.

I take a look at animated holiday specials featuring LGBTQ characters, from "The Loud House" to the "Rugrats" reboot.

Media picks and news for January 2023 | Diverse Tech Geek

A look at my media picks for January 2023, including "The Loud House" season 5 hitting Paramount+ and a Hulu adaptation of "The 1619 Project."

A look at media of interest coming out in January, in an expansion of my old comics/graphic novel picks posts.

Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2023 (but didn’t) | Diverse Tech Geek

A look at cartoons created in 1966 that should've entered public domain in 2023, but didn't thanks to retroactive copyright extensions.

What do Peppermint Patty, Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles, and Poison Ivy have in common? They all should’ve entered public domain as of today under their original copyright terms, but didn’t thanks to retroactive extensions.

Also, obligatory ”Mickey Mouse enters public domain a year from today” comments.

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The 10 highest-grossing animated movies starring people of color | Diverse Tech Geek

A list of the 10 highest-grossing animated movies starring people of color, from Pixar's "Coco" to Sony's "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

I look at the 10 highest-grossing animated movies starring people of color, from "Coco" to "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

Tumblr to add ActivityPub support | Diverse Tech Geek

With the possibility of Tumblr adding ActivityPub support, could this give federated social networks like Mastodon a boost in popularity?

With the possibility of Tumblr adding ActivityPub support, could this give federated social networks like Mastodon a boost in popularity?

2021 comic sales hit record high; graphic novel sales up 76% | Diverse Tech Geek

Comichron and ICv2 released their annual comic sales report. 2021 comic sales hit record highs, especially graphic novels.

Manga and kids’ graphic novels continue to drive most comics sales growth. Superheroes, not so much.