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Aug 2024
1h 14m

Quibi's epic fall and the future of book...

The Verge
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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.  From Variety: Quibi Has Raised $1.75B After Closing $750M Ro ... Show More
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