What would it take for Hulu to become more popular than Netflix? Although technology changes industries, Benedict Evans points out that most industries’ problems are not caused by technology, but by the industry itself. He gives Netflix and Hulu as an example: Hulu is not as big as Netflix not because of its compression quality, but because it has a smaller library of content compared to Netflix. Read full article here
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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