Their technology was first to market and laid the foundations for all streaming services to come. So how do Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max compare now that they've reached digital maturity?
Century-old media behemoths are the disruptors of streaming tv, adding intriguing new possibilities to the consumer experience of self-guided television. Surprisingly, they've used their deep media company pockets to serve up some truly delightful UI and advance the medium.
Powered by Hollywood's priorities of intellectual property rather than Silicon Valley's focus on user experience and innovation, the shifts in smart tv interfaces are palpably different than those on a desktop. Here's how prominent film-focused channels stand up.