

An increasing number of people are cutting the cord in favor of dedicated streaming alternatives (even if there are still some good reasons to keep the cord).Įntertainment and tech giants are not blind to the threat, however, and the media landscape is rapidly changing. However, faster internet connections and an abundance of media streaming devices have accelerated the decline of traditional cable.

They were supplements to the programs you watched on cable TV on their first (and second) runs. (Opens in a new window)īefore their meteoric rise, streaming services started as an add-on to DVD and digital download offerings, and featured a trickle of second-run movies and TV shows. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions.
