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AppleTV interface includes video, music, photographs, and other internet contentAs computing power increases and costs fall, traditional media devices like televisions have been given network capabilities.

So-called Smart TVs from Sony, Samsung, and LG ( to name a few ) have models that allow owners to include some free or subscription media content available on the Internet.

The rapid growth in the availability of online content, including music and video and games has also made it easier for consumers use these networked devices.

Youtube, for instance, is a common plug-in available on most networked devices.

Netflix has also struck deals with many consumer electronics makers to have their interface available for their streaming subscribers.

This symbiotic relationship between Netflix and consumer electronics makers has helped propel Netflix to become the largest subscription video service in the U. S., using up to 20 % of U. S. bandwidth at peak times.