Young Australians ditch streaming to collect physical media
Content creator Robert Hess owns 476 Blu-rays and 122 DVDs. He is part of a wave of younger Australians choosing physical media over streaming for deeper engagement with films and music.
Why it mattersIt shows a pushback against tech companies controlling what we watch and hear. Young people want to own and keep entertainment instead of just renting it through apps.
AustraliaAustralian collectors are leading a visible shift among young people toward tangible media ownership as streaming services grow more dominant.
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