, a new streaming service from studio XTR and in partnership with the late Zappos founder Tony Hsieh, just launched. in an interview that the service is designed to feel"highly curated and personal, like the [Criterion Channel] for documentaries."
Documentaries are available in a wide range of topic areas, including politics, comedy, pop culture, science, and much more. It's completely free to watch, but it comes with ads. The company told Gizmodo that it could be open to adding an ad-free version if enough demand is drummed up.HBO Max's chief breaks down the seismic decision to stream all 2021 Warner Bros. movies as they hit theaters and responds to speculation about 2022 and beyondThe fact that the streaming service is free sets it apart from its competitors, but the platform is still emerging in a crowded market.
Hsieh, who died in November, was the visionary behind online retailer Zappos and spent 20 years with the company before stepping down in August 2020. He was known for his out-of-the-box workplace policies.