Gone are the days when only the privileged few had access to up-to-date entertainment and infotainment. The internet has democratized knowledge and entertainment by making it more accessible and at a cost that more people can afford than ever before.
What has made entertainment more accessible?
The cost of mobile technology that allows access to the latest entertainment has reduced to the point where almost half of the planet has a mobile device. Furthermore, through social media platforms, anyone from anywhere can upload and add to the vast wealth of knowledge that the internet contains. This includes entertainment. From Bollywood to Nollywood, and from Facebook for millennials to TikTok for the younger generations, the consumption, production, and access to entertainment have become available to all, all the time.
The internet now covers the globe and there are few places where you will not be able to access the aforementioned entertainment. In Canada, 96% of us are expected to have access to high-speed internet by 2026. This will make a marked difference to how we access entertainment. Free streaming also now allows viewers to watch movies and sport at no cost at all.
Types of Online Entertainment
The types of entertainment are numerous and varied and cover a range-wide enough to meet the needs of most consumers most of the time. The nature of this entertainment has been adapted to suit the new medium of the internet and mobile phone screens.
Memes. A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that is spread from one person to another within a specific cultural group. It often carries with it symbolic meaning. In the age of the internet and social media, memes have become a means of sharing ideas and are often political and so widespread that their following comes from all different cultures.
Video clips. Funny clips have always been one of the mainstays of the internet and they remain a popular pastime. Any topic and all of the major search engines will have a litany of clips with exactly what you find funny.
News. It may not be your favorite pastime, but it is a massive market, and for many, watching or reading the news is a form of relaxation and thus entertainment. It is now available in any language and the news can be on any topic. Sports news, gaming news anything current, and its news are at your fingertips.
Games. Playing online games on mobile apps or on desktop sites is one of the main pastimes engaged in by many. Technological advancements mean that the range of games is immense. If you are going to place any bets, make sure that you know and understand the types of bets there are. Be informed. Read the reviews and be build an understanding of the range of entertainment options available to you.
As the internet and technology develop, entertainment and information have become a great deal more accessible. As with most tech, it will pay in the long run to understand what this tech development will make available and how you too can access fun on the web. More entertainment than ever before is now available through the tech we all have and at costs that more people than ever can afford.
