‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback
THE GUARDIAN · LONDON — As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming CDs appear to be having a resurgence . John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found that CD sales are up 16%. With this…
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- 29 October 2026 · 13:00 UTC
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- 29 October 2026 · 13:15 UTC
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