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high-quality video stories even if they didn’t have the fastest connection possible. In addition, they made their peering links more robust, developed intelligent caching systems and invested in other network optimization practices such as locating video servers across the globe to have content closer to the user. All of this added investment by the leading global video content providers has improved the viewer experience because today, Ericsson notes that 73 percent of mobile traffic is video, and it will increase to 76 percent in a couple of years. Of course, for no particular reason, consumers expect to watch their content in 4K on their displays that are six inches or less diagonally. Even with 720/1080p HD content, you’re consuming about 3GB of data per hour, which is okay if you have an unlimited data plan, but if not … ouch! To deliver quality and conserve your data plan, some CDNs (Content Delivery Networks) like YouTube automatically restrict/throttle video resolution. So, contrary to Roku’s vision of having the TV set as important to you as your computer and smartphone screen; somehow, we think that’s wishful thinking ... and we’re being kind when we say that. Apple’s Cook is pretty sure everyone will continue to have their smartphone with them all the time and is busy designing and planning next year’s iPhone 16. He is also going to continue offering new iPhone users