TV on Trial: What the Aereo Case Means for the Major Players

Aereo appears before the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a case that has far-reaching implications for everyone from the average consumer, to the largest media companies in the world.

In one corner, there's streaming TV startup Aereo and its fields of tiny antennas. In the other, it's media institutions that have remained unchallenged for decades.

What's at stake? Billions of dollars, entire business models and the future of digital media.

What the case means for Aereo

It’s pretty simple for Aereo. Win and the company has a major head start in a business that has a high barrier to entry. Lose and even its main backer, Barry Diller, has said the company is done. Read more...