But isn’t the space in our orbit much more finite? I’m thinking about a ring of debris around the place that makes travel impossible

How long before there's too much debris to travel into space?

How is this not the top comment?

Don't forget Raven!

Yes, but his inherent need for attention fueled the art that has been enjoyed by millions

You can also use the app on a streaming device connected to the tv and forego the monthly cost of a cable box or 3

So you can watch live tv on your phone, tablet, and computer

Electric recliners

He sleeps all night and he works all day

Everything is a genre now. Hell, micro-genre. Look out for [Lo fi pop core]

Yes, but pirate streamers are easily the minority of (North American/Western European) consumers. Of course, fringe groups can do better. Hell, you can almost consider blu-ray owners a fringe group, at this point.

To add to this (rather than edit my response) 4k streaming on most services is roughly the same (and often times less than) the bitrate of a 1080p blu-ray (max 28Mbps).

Unless you're getting all your media from Apple TV+, which streams at 20 to 40Mpbs or from 4K discs, your 4K Television is outputting the same quality as a 1080p blu-ray, but with the addition of HDR.

It's likely the HDR you're noticing, not the pixel density. Are you comparing to other televisions in your house, or upgrades to ones you've gotten rid of? Were the previous tvs low end?

Yes, in your case, 4k and possibly 8k totally makes sense

Yeah, but you're what - a foot away? Most people are going to be watching tv or gaming from a couch across the room.

They are plentiful and easy to find. /uNelvisAlfredo is speaking the truth, and it should be common knowledge by now.

A mid range 1080p plasma will kick the crap out of any non HDR LCD/LED tv in terms of contrast, color accuracy, and refresh rate.

HDR is a game changer, however.

A 50" screen doesn't need more than 1080p (and HDR, which only comes with 4k screens).