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It's hard enough to keep up with all of the entertainment choices we have in this day and age. But have you ever tried to keep up with all of the streaming options available today?

Not only can this be equally confusing, but keeping up with technology, in general, is becoming more of a challenge than ever before in history. For example, in a recent report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), we currently have a 522-billion-dollar market for smartphone technology production alone in 2021. And this is expected to grow into trillions within a decade.

But our technology has not only improved the lives of millions across the globe, it's also given us unprecedented access to entertainment choices that weren't possible even five years ago, including a multitude of streaming tools.

Here, we'll explore a few of the best streaming tools of 2021.

Kodi

If you haven't heard of Kodi, you might be one of the few still connected to cable. But if you're among those who've "cut the cord," then you're probably familiar with this open-source, free media player that touts undeniable versatility.

With Kodi, you can connect all of your entertainment media in one central location. And this includes everything from movies and TV shows to music, photos, games, and a variety of Kodi add-ons for popular web services, scripts, and apps.

Kodi also has the ability to be used with a Firestick for the majority of add-ons available such as Seren, The Crew, Venom, Disney Plus, YouTube, Tubi, and many more. And if you're really into customizing your streaming experience, Kodi has many popular builds that are available across multiple platforms.

Restream

If you're wanting to take your social media presence to the next level, Restream is a streaming service that allows you to stream simultaneously to over 30 different platforms.

This cloud-based tech offers free and paid subscriptions and allows users to toggle between platforms and channels. So if your social media presence is part of a marketing plan and you're heavily utilizing video content or live streaming, this is the app you need to have to make everything work cohesively.

With Restream you can stream simultaneously to YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, LinkedIn, and many others. Additionally, Restream also offers dashboard analytics so you can see your engagement, viewers, reactions, and identify peak times for your streaming events.

Restream also offers an events feature to be used on select platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn where you can announce your upcoming events in order to help build engagement and viewership.

Roku

Perhaps the most versatile and user-friendly streaming tool around is the Roku. This device has been around for a while, but its ease of use and multiple options make it a top-seller.

Roku comes in a variety of formats, but the most basic format is the simple, streaming stick that plugs directly into the HDMI port on your TV. After you've set up your account, you can browse Roku's preloaded apps, and download thousands of free channels if you desire.

Additionally, Roku makes it easy for you to download and view just about any app or streaming service you can think of, offering you the most versatility between movies, TV shows, video games, and music. Roku smartphone apps also act as remote controls that you can control Roku with from any room.

For those who want a more robust experience, the upper-end models of Roku such as the Ultra Streaming Media Player and add-ons such as Roku wireless subwoofers and a Roku Streambar can make your entertainment experience complete.

Our technology might be becoming much more complex, but it's also offering users a defining entertainment experience that we've never come close to in recent history. And with the pace of technological advancement set to quicken as years progress, where we go from here is all up to the imagination.