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What's Aereo? And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

The Supreme Court is now evaluating a company called Aereo, which delivers TV to viewers while bypassing cable companies.
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The future of TV is being decided by the Supreme Court right now. The tech startup Aereo is being sued by networks like NBC and others for streaming network content without paying licensing fees. Aereo argues it’s no different legally than when an individual at home uses an antenna and DVR to do the same.

Below, Re/code Senior Editor Amy Schatz explains why Internet TV provider Aereo is making waves and what it means for the future of television.