Netflix isn’t in the business of recommending you good shows but instead shows that will entertain you enough to keep you watching. It operates on the idea of maximising efficiency, not on being a comprehensive digital library or source of universal happiness; it licenses and produces content that caters to the most people for the cheapest cost. As a side effect, they don’t produce too much content on the level of “The Crown” and other great shows; it would be too expensive to justify. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
