I tested the ad load on 7 streaming services including Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max — here’s the worst offender

I tested the ad load on 7 streaming services including Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max — here’s the worst offender

Over the past couple of years, between price hikes and shifting priorities, even the best streaming services have become more akin to cable TV with prices to match, especially at the higher "ad-free" tiers. Almost every streaming service, save Apple TV, has multiple subscription tiers, including one with advertisements. These ad-supported memberships tend to be less expensive than the higher tiers and in some cases offer fewer features, like a l…