I had an interesting conversation with a buddy the other night when I mentioned using a TV antenna. He laughed and said “I thought you were serious for a minute.” I was serious. I have TV antennas connected to several sets in our house for just in case,

You may think that TV antennas are a thing of the past, but not only are they still around, they can also pick up a lot of channels for free.

The big difference is that newer models are tuned for digital signals, which means stronger reception and more channels.

None of this is to say that there will be a resurgence in cable and satellite subscriptions. The more poignant message here is the notable dissatisfaction and discontent with mainstream streaming services, which are often criticized for increasing prices, increasing ad loads, and fragmented content.

Last month’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! coincided with a doubling of subscriber churn rates on Disney+ and Hulu, according to the latest streaming report from Antenna. Churn, the industry term for the number of subscribers canceling their service in a given period,