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MTV's decline stemmed not from lost taste but from losing its gate‑keeper leverage when video distribution multiplied, eroding its subscriber‑fee revenue floor.

The 10 Best Looks at the MTV Video Music Awards
The article describes the most notable fashion looks from the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet, focusing on leather, lace, and revealing styles.
also on MTV, #entertainment
YouTube promises custom feeds and a lot more AI later this year - Ars Technica
YouTube will launch customizable home feeds, GIF comments, group chat, and expanded AI features like Ask YouTube and Ask Music later this year.
also on YouTube, #streaming
The Death of Educational Content on YouTube [video]
Educational content creators are struggling on YouTube due to algorithm changes and monetization pressures, leading to a decline in quality learning videos.
also on YouTube, #media, #technology
Vanishing Culture: A Report on Our Fragile Cultural Record (2026) : Luca Messarra : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
The report warns that streaming, licensing, and cyber attacks endanger public access to cultural heritage, urging stronger support for libraries and archives.
also on #streaming, #media
Faster SSE Responses with Async Generators and Promise.race()
The article shows how async generators combined with Promise.race let Express SSE handlers stream database query results as each finishes, improving perceived load time.
also on #streaming