The End of an Era: Netflix's DVD Rental Service Officially Closes

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After 25 years, Netflix has officially ended its DVD-by-mail service, marking the demise of one of the last remaining legacies in physical media. The DVD arm, which once accounted for about a third of the company's total revenue, has steadily declined since Netflix pivoted to streaming in 2007. The company commemorated the occasion with a blog post and video tribute, thanking customers for their support. The fate of the massive DVD collection remains unknown.
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