I would add DVR recording of television programs.
I can record something, maybe even 1/2 hour after "real time," then play it back and skip over those annoying emu and other commercials.
I agree with you about the dvr and about the annoying emu commercials. “Annoying” isn’t a strong enough description. It’s funny that all the insurance companies use humor in their commercials. Progressive’s are only slightly less annoying than the emu’s. Some of Geico’s are genuinely funny and clever.