Exactly TV "lost" in the same way Microsoft is "dead". Hyperbole used for emphasis and style. The discussions are about trends that have passed a tipping point

Exactly TV "lost" in the same way Microsoft is "dead". Hyperbole used for emphasis and style. The discussions are about trends that have passed a tipping point (or arguably seem to be about to) and can now be called (even in advance) so new thought can be encouraged.