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Despite a long-standing pledge to phase out fax machines in the NHS, three trusts in England still use them, with plans to eliminate their use within the next year, highlighting ongoing challenges in digital modernization in healthcare.
The nearly four-decade partnership between The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press ended, marking the end of the last major joint operating agreement in the U.S., which aimed to preserve two competing newspapers in Detroit. The split is driven by financial and operational challenges, with both papers now fully competing on all platforms, reflecting broader struggles in the newspaper industry amid digital transformation.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced it will cease its print edition by the end of the year, transitioning to a fully digital format to focus on digital journalism, citing audience preferences and the evolving media landscape.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will cease its print edition on December 31 to become a digital-only publication starting January 2026, reflecting a broader industry shift towards digital media due to declining print circulation and revenue, while continuing to expand its digital offerings and audience.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will cease its print edition by December 31, 2025, transitioning to a fully digital news operation to adapt to changing media consumption habits.
AOL is shutting down its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, marking the end of an era for a service that was once synonymous with the internet for many users, even though only a small number still used it as of 2019.
As cable TV subscriptions decline, ESPN is adapting with a new two-part streaming plan to reinvigorate growth, including making ESPN available outside the traditional cable TV bundle and launching a flagship streaming service in 2025. The company's revenue growth has slowed, prompting a shift away from relying on price increases. ESPN executives acknowledge the industry's transition to digital and are focused on catering to younger fans through unprecedented personalization and integration with ESPN Bet and fantasy sports.
OverDrive, the library ebook app, will shut down on May 1st and users will need to switch to Libby, a newer app from the same company. OverDrive's desktop versions will still be accessible, but the company won't provide new downloads. The move is to focus development on Libby and make it easier for libraries to promote their digital content. OverDrive is helping libraries transition to Libby with an online resource kit. The accelerated digital transition due to covid has put pressure on libraries and OverDrive, and Libby is now one of the few free ways to read and listen to books.