Scenarios about 'streaming media'
The distribution of digital content delivered continuously to users via the internet without requiring complete downloads before viewing or listening. Streaming media emerged in the late 1990s and revolutionized entertainment consumption, allowing on-demand access to audio, video, and live broadcasts. This technology fundamentally altered traditional media business models and viewing habits, enabling the rise of subscription services and contributing to the decline of physical media formats.
What If Netflix Never Transitioned to Streaming?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Netflix remained committed to its DVD-by-mail business model instead of pioneering streaming video, fundamentally altering the media landscape of the 21st century.
What If YouTube Never Existed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where YouTube was never created in 2005, fundamentally altering the development of social media, content creation, and digital culture in the 21st century.