The Cultural Review

Streaming Vs Physical

2 articles

A close-up shot of a vintage CD player with a hand selecting a CD, surrounded by physical music media like CDs and vinyl, evoking a sense of nostalgia and the resurgence of tangible formats.
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CD Player Searches Jump 96% as Physical Media Resurges

Searches for CD players at John Lewis increased by 96% since July, a notable resurgence for a format once considered obsolete.

Claire Donovan·September 11, 2026
Young adults enthusiastically browsing and selecting physical media like Blu-rays and 4K UHD discs in a lively video rental store.
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Young Audiences Drive Physical Media Resurgence in 2026

In January 2026, Vidiots, a physical movie rental store, had its biggest month ever, renting an average of 170 movies daily.

Andre Silva·April 29, 2026