Five years ago this week… Faultline was deeply invested in the virtual ConnecTechAsia show, navigating Covid-era constraints while exploring the future of entertainment. Short-form content dominated discussions, though Quibi’s collapse was still raw. Singapore’s own Viddsee was finding traction with community-driven storytelling, while Taiwan’s National Opera House turned lockdown into a multi-angle live-streaming experiment, highlighting both technical and monetization challenges. Meanwhile, esports fused AR, green screen, and broadcast workflows, hinting at hybrid models that could scale. Shock, horror: Bundles drive viewing habits: US households now average ten video services, with 87% using at least one SVoD, according to TiVo’s Q2 2025 Video Trends Report. Bundles, expansive libraries, and originals dominate service choice, per the survey, while the importance…