The Supreme Court Justices, Ranked by Their Tech Savvy in the Aereo Case

As the Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could have far-reaching implications for the future of digital media, the technological knowledge of the justices was on full display — for better and worse.

The case concerns Aereo, a startup that lets you stream over-the-air local TV to your computer, phone or tablet; you're essentially renting a tiny antenna from the company to do so. Broadcasters hate this because they're not getting any money out of the deal; they say Aereo is violating copyright law.

The justices' understanding of the technological details in the case — or lack thereof — could complicate their ruling, as well as other technology cases the court may take up in the future. Read more...