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The Alexa+ rollout is getting more insistent
More and more Alexa users say they’re being moved to the new AI-enhanced Alexa automatically, and not everyone is happy about it.
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Samsung Music Studio Wi-Fi speakers will support voice assistants
There's barely a mention in Samsung's press kit, but booth attendants assured us Music Studio 5 & 7 speakers support Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby.
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Dolby Vision 2 will be featured in Hisense, Philips, and TCL TVs in 2026
Dolby's latest metadata streaming protocol will see the light of day in 2026 TVs from at least three manufacturers this year.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
How ATSC 3.0 aims to win over cord-cutters in 2026
As the FCC considers a transition to ATSC 3.0, broadcasters tout a low-cost converter box program and whole-home DVR.
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Bose goes open source with its aging SoundTouch speakers
Rather than bricking its SoundTouch line of Wi-Fi home theater speakers, Bose is opening them up to developers via an API.
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TikTok-style vertical videos are coming to Disney+
Just months after rolling out “Verts” on ESPN, Disney is preparing to unleash vertical videos on Disney+, too.
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Peacock embraces Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos for live sports
Peacock will support Dolby Vision for NFL, NBA, and MLB games this year.
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TCL: Our flagship SQD TV 'ends the debate' over LED versus OLED
Super quantum-dot color, a stunning number of dimming zones, and fantastic peak brightness are claimed strengths of TCL's new top-of-the-line TVs.
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Samsung goes all in on Micro RGB TVs at CES 2026
Samsung announced a host of Micro RGB smart TVs, including a 130-inch whopper.
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Amazon brings its own art gallery-ready TV to CES
Following in the footsteps of Samsung and LG, Amazon is unleashing a new smart TV that can double as a digital frame for works of art.
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Google Gemini to let you change TV settings with voice commands
Google TV’s new Gemini features include voice-driven settings controls and new ways to browse Google Photos albums.
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LG's Evo W6 Wallpaper TV is thin and wireless to win
Enhanced with a wireless breakout box for connectivity and improved color and brightness, the Evo W6 reignites that fire in LG's thin-to-win OLED strategy.
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This 130-inch OLED TV sticks to a wall with suction tech
Debuting at CES next week, the battery-powered Displace Wall doesn’t require drilling, mounts or wires–even for power.
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LG’s Gallery TV promises to transform your wall into an art museum
At CES 2026, LG Electronics will be showing off it's new lifestyle line addition: the LG Gallery TV.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
2025 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
A look back at this year's best streaming services, bundles, devices, and innovations.
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Displace Wireless Pro 2 TVs will feature local AI to enhance privacy
The next generation of the truly wireless TV boasts on-device AI. Displace TV will also bring its unique tech to third-party TVs via the Displace Hub.
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LG will let TV owners remove Microsoft's Copilot app after backlash
At the same time, LG clarifies that the Copilot icon is not an app, but a browser-based shortcut.
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Hackers just ‘backed up’ 86 million Spotify music tracks
A hacker group claims to have scraped Spotify’s most popular music tracks and metadata, and is calling its booty the “world’s first preservation archive for music.”
How-To
Social media is being slammed by deceptive AI videos. Here's how to spot them
Sora2 floods YouTube with AI videos. We show you how to recognize deepfakes.
Deal
Streaming deals: Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Plus now $30, 4K Max now $40
These two Fire TV Stick 4K models are heavily discounted right now. If you need a high-def streaming stick, snag one for cheap while you can!
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Dolby’s go-anywhere Atmos tech comes to LG’s new soundbar
The LG H7 soundbar works with any TV and lets you place Dolby Atmos FlexConnect-enabled surround speakers wherever you want.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Cable TV wants cord-cutters back. Should you listen?
Comcast and Spectrum have new ways to woo cord-cutters. We break down whether their offers are worth considering.
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The Oscars will dump ABC for … YouTube?
The biggest night in Hollywood will soon be streamed right next to Mr. Beast.
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Samsung adds smaller models to its line of Micro RGB smart TVs
The existing 115-inch Micro RGB TV will be joined by four smaller—and presumably less expensive—models in 2026.
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Texas sues 5 TV makers for 'spying' on users with periodic screenshots
The lawsuit is levied against Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL.
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You can finally chat with Alexa+ on the web
The just-launched website lets you share files with Alexa+, manage shopping lists and to-do items, control smart home devices, and more.
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LG's Micro RGB Evo smart TV promises color that rivals OLED
The new set, which will be available in 85-, 86-, and 100-inch sizes, will be on display at CES in Las Vegas this January.
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Instagram reels are now streaming on Amazon Fire TV devices
Get ready for one Instagram reel after another on a big screen near you.
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LG TV owners baffled by a Microsoft Copilot app that can't be removed
LG has previously confirmed a partnership with Microsoft as part of its "AI TV" strategy.
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'One Battle After Another' torrents hide ultra-sophisticated malware
Anyone currently trying to download Leonardo DiCaprio 'One Battle After Another" runs the risk of infecting their PC with malware. Security researchers explain what you need to watch out for.
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Fallout season 1's error-filled AI recap was so bad, Amazon yanked it
Amazon, a company worth more than two trillion dollars, decided it couldn't afford a human video editor. Shockingly, the AI-generated recap bombed.
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I switched to Gemini for Home. Here’s the Google Assistant feature I miss
You’ll need to pay up to get this key Google Assistant feature back.
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Sling TV just made its 3-day streaming pass even better
The $10 Sling Weekend Pass has morphed into the 3-Day Pass, making it much more flexible.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why Netflix wants HBO: It's about more than just TV shows and movies
How buying Warner and HBO will help Netflix raise prices, freeze out rivals, and tilt the distribution of movies and shows in its favor.
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YouTube TV teases slimmed-down streaming bundles for 2026
Cheaper, skinny packages of channels are coming to YouTube TV next year, including a sports bundle with ESPN.
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HBO Max is actually getting cheaper for Verizon subscribers
In a refreshing change of pace, Verizon is dropping the price of its HBO Max ad-free upgrades.
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Best streaming TV deals for the holidays: Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Starz and more
Holiday 2025 streaming deals include Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Starz, Peacock, and ESPN Unlimited. Read on for details on all the streaming packages, and how much you can save.
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I just told Alexa+ to buy the first cheap Sonos speaker it sees
Alexa+ has a new shopping feature that lets it “auto-buy” items on Amazon when they hit a certain price. I’m giving it a spin.
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Best DVR for cord-cutters: Tablo vs Zapperbox vs Channels
Want to record local channels and skip the commercials? These are the best options.
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Yep, Netflix is buying Warner Bros. What happens to HBO Max?
So it’s really happening: Netflix and Warner Bros. have agreed on a blockbuster $82.7 acquisition. Here’s what it means for HBO Max.
Best Picks
Best streaming devices: Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, or Google TV?
Which streaming device is best for you? We'll help you pick the right streaming player, from Apple TV and Roku to Amazon Fire TV and Google TV.
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The Google Home app won’t let you “Call Home” anymore
Google appears to have nixed a feature that allowed users to “call home” to their Google smart speakers and displays from their smartphones.
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The screwed-up Mad Men 4K stream on HBO Max is getting fixed
Someone gave HBO Max the wrong 4K files for "Mad Men," and streamers noticed the errors immediately. They’re fixing it.
Reviews
Walmart Onn 4K Plus review: Fast and cheap 4K streaming
Walmart's Onn 4K Plus is a speedy streaming box with Dolby Vision and a great remote.
Best Picks
Best TV antennas: Reviews and buying advice for indoor and outdoor options
A great TV antenna lets you watch broadcast television for free and in better resolution than you'll get any other way, including streaming services.
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Malware found in popular SmartTube app on smart TVs. Here's what to do about it
SmartTube, the popular YouTube app for Android TVs, was temporarily infected with malware.
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Scoop up this Alexa remote for $17 on Cyber Monday
This compact remote will let you trigger Alexa routines and doubles as a dimmer switch.
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Grab this mid-sized Sonos soundbar with Dolby Atmos for 30% off
The second-generation Sonos Beam soundbar can add some much-needed oomph to your streaming, and it’s $150 off for Cyber Monday.
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From free to fee: Plex puts another key streaming feature behind paywall
Starting in 2026, Plex will build on its recent changes and further restrict streaming options for free users.
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