The Vertical Divide: HBO Max's Shorts Feed a Symptom of Streaming's Content Conundrum HBO Max has introduced a "Shorts" feed in its app, a vertical video feature powered by AI that surfaces clips from its vast library.
This innovation is the latest attempt by streaming services to adapt to changing viewer habits, but it raises a more profound concern: how do we navigate the sprawling expanse of content in the age of streaming?
The proliferation of large libraries has created a paradoxical situation where users are overwhelmed with options, making discovery increasingly difficult.