The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, released in late 2020, remained incredibly difficult to find throughout 2021 due to global chip shortages. This kept the previous generation of consoles relevant far longer than expected. Virtual Social Spaces
Social media platforms continued to shape popular culture in 2021, with influencers and creators driving conversations and trends:
The Great Reconnection: 2021’s Entertainment and Popular Media Landscape
In 2021, streaming became the primary medium for television and film consumption. Legacy media companies and tech giants battled fiercely for subscriber attention. The Squid Game Phenomenon
