Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'streaming video'

The digital distribution of video content delivered continuously over the internet, allowing viewers to watch without downloading complete files. Streaming video emerged in the late 1990s but transformed entertainment consumption in the 2000s-2010s with platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Twitch, fundamentally altering traditional broadcast and cable television business models and viewing habits.

What If YouTube Never Became Popular?

Exploring the alternate timeline where YouTube failed to gain traction, dramatically reshaping the landscape of social media, content creation, and digital entertainment in the 21st century.