Description
Broadcast TV and Cable TV have traditionally provided in-home media to US households. We are experiencing a new paradigm in home entertainment as households are discontinuing their cable TV contracts in favor of streaming options, such as Netflix and Amazon. In this class we will: examine the technical details of how traditional cable, over-the-air TV and streaming options work, including Internet access and wi-fi; compare the major streaming devices (Roku vs Apple TV vs Smart TV); and explore content providers (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV, etc.).
