Television

Television (TV) is a dedicated device for receiving and displaying video and audio.

History
Devices called s originally received broadcast signals through means, either by  broadcast, satellite or cable. Early personal computers in the 1970s, such as the Apple I and II, used televisions as monitors.

Digital transition
In 1987, the (FCC) began working with major broadcasters and formed the  (ATSC) to establish the HDTV digital broadcasting standard in 1995. By June 12, 2009, all remaining analog television broadcasts were retired in the United States as TV stations switched to HDTV digital standards. Following the transition, the majority of consumers began watching programs on computers, s and s through Internet connections, instead of dedicated television sets.