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‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a culture story. The Guardian UK is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 29 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC. The headline in use is “‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
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…
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- First reported by The Guardian UK
‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback
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- The Guardian