Displacement Theory and Television

As I am sitting here trying to figure out how to start this blog, in the background my television is tuned to the news.  I know this is a guaranteed way of getting any information about my city I may need or want to know.  That is why I feel the displacement theory is not completely relevant to the topic of television.  The locality that television allows is enough to keep television around even though technology is changing constantly.   While I understand there are new and exciting ways to get information nowadays, I just feel television is too important in too many American households for it to ever be replaced completely.  Many families use television as an educational tool, an way to relax after a long day, or as a way of spending quality time together.  I personally have my television on while I am awake just to have some background noise when I am alone or my daughter is sleeping.  Its comforting to me because I don't necessarily feel like I am alone and it allows my mind to relax.  I also understand that even though we can access television programs through almost any electronic device using apps like Netflix and Hulu, nothing compares to the convenience of television.  One of the biggest conveniences television offers is the screen size accommodating large groups comfortably.  Have you ever tried to watch a movie with someone on a tablet? It doesn't happen too easily and almost not worth the hassle and discomfort.  My husband and I have parties on game days which gives us a great reason to spend time with people we enjoy and all watch the same game on the same screen.  Also many televisions are smart televisions that allow you to do more than just watch tv.  The main place I use Pandora is on my television because it is just a couple clicks away.  I don't have to drag out my laptop or chance getting charged data through my phone.  I watch youtube, check my email and facebook, and can even video chat using my television so I feel that its ability to adapt to the many technological changes is why television will not be replaced anytime soon.