This chapter explores the ambitious inception of Quibi, a streaming service aimed at rewriting the rules of digital content amidst fierce competition. It examines the challenges of high production costs, notable industry partnerships, and the eventual reception of the platform in a crowded market.
Today on the flagship podcast of what the future of Kindle turns out to be:
We’re once again trying out a couple of our favorite new show formats.
In Version History, we talk through the whole story of Quibi, from its early days as NewTV to its extremely ill-timed launch to its ultimate demise.
Next, we try out our as-yet-untitled debate show. The Verge’s Kevin Nguyen and Alex Cranz take on a surprisingly contentious topic: is the future of books print or digital?
Later, producer Andru Marino answers a question from The Vergecast Hotline about a very unusual shopping situation for MP3 players.
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