A recent article from Cord Cutters News, "75% of Streamers Have Tried an Ad-Supported Plan, Report Shows," really got me thinking about my own long history with ad-supported television, and why, unlike some, I've always been pretty comfortable with commercials. You can read the article here . My Lifetime of Ad-Supported Television I grew up watching TV in the 1960s and 70s, and back then, there was really only one type of TV experience: over-the-air, via an antenna, and it came with commercials. That was just how television worked. Ad-supported viewing was the norm; it was simply part of the package. Even when cable TV started to become common, most of what we watched was still ad-supported. I remember getting channels from Savannah and Jacksonville, Georgia, and they all had ads. The early "superstations" like WTCG out of Atlanta (which eventually became WTBS, then TBS), WGN, and WOR/WWOR were brought to cable nationwide, and they always had commercials. Tr...
As a cord-cutter since January 2011, I’ve seen the streaming device landscape evolve dramatically. What started with limited options on devices like my early Roku has grown into a vibrant market, with new contenders constantly emerging to challenge the established "Big Four" of Google TV, Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV. One of the most talked-about recent developments has been Walmart’s entry into the streaming device arena with their Onn line. These devices promise impressive performance at a surprisingly low price, making them a hot topic for anyone looking to maximize their streaming savings. I’ve been closely following the discussions and reviews surrounding the latest Onn streamers, particularly how they stack up against popular devices from Google, Amazon, and NVIDIA. A great resource that offers an interactive way to compare these devices is the AFTVNews comparison tool. It allows you to directly compare the Onn HD Stick, Onn 4K, Onn 4K Plus, and Onn 4K Pro against oth...