In class the technology topic I learned the most about was Netflix. Netflix is an American streaming service that was launched by Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings in 1997. Netflix is not something my parent's generation could have even comprehended. You sit down and with one click of a button you have thousands of different movies or tv shows you can choose from to watch your whole Sunday afternoon. In 2022 the company now has over 220 million subscribers. I think it is definitely fair to say Netflix has changed the world in many different ways.
In the past virtually all hit tv shows and movies were somehow related to Hollywood. Now, when Netflix comes out with a new tv series it is the biggest thing out. "Stranger Things" and "Squid Games" are the first two that come to my mind. As soon as they came out it was the talk of the town in every town. People want to dress like the characters, buy merchandise, and binge watch until they are completely done with the show. Netflix series have become a culture shock that would be hard for me to explain to my grandpa.
However, other companies are catching onto Netflix's games. At least the streaming services part of the company. This is why Netflix has done things recently like begin to make podcasts, make Netflix original series, manufacturer merchandise, and begin the process to adding video games to their app. The founders of Netflix know they have to keep moving forward because there are always going to be companies that are trying to one up you in everything you do.
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