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Tidy up your Roku home screen in 30 seconds
Put your go-to streaming apps front and center with a 30-second Roku tweak.
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From crossfade to lossless: 5 must-tweak Spotify settings most people miss
If you regularly stream music via Spotify but don't know all the app's features, you're missing out. With a few simple tricks, you can significantly improve your Spotify experience.
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You can’t change the Roku’s quick shortcuts, but there's a workaround
If you have the right Roku remote, you can program its personal shortcut buttons. Here's how.
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Amazon is bricking this Fire TV device
With the help of an Amazon Echo speaker, the Fire TV Blaster controls TVs, soundbars, and other A/V devices with voice commands. Soon, it won’t do much of anything.
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Samsung's huge 4K OLED TV is over $1,000 off! Get it now for $900
Samsung's massive 65-inch 4K OLED TV is a whopping 55% off at Best Buy right now. That's a crazy price for this thing!
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Streaming prices are absurd. This app could be the answer
StreamWolf keeps track of your total streaming bill and even automates cancellations for you.
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Nobody wants this: Netflix and Disney+ eyeing vertical videos
Vertical videos are making their way to the big screen. Make it stop.
Reviews
Amazon Echo Dot Max review: Alexa+ gets room to stretch
I spent two months with the Echo Dot Max after many years with the Echo Dot. Here's who should trade up, and who should stand pat.
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Real-time voting is coming to Netflix's live streaming events
Starting with "Star Search," Netflix users will be able to cast votes during live streams.
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Sony is spinning off its TV business. What does that mean for Bravia?
While TCL is taking the reins of Sony’s home entertainment division, the Bravia TV brand will live on. How it will live on is another question.
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Millions of Bluetooth headphones at risk of eavesdropping security flaw
Affected models include headphones from Sony, Jabra, JBL, Marshall, Xiaomi, Nothing, OnePlus, Soundcore, Logitech, and Google.
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Now’s the perfect time to give YouTube TV a try
New to YouTube TV? You can test drive the live TV streamer service for cheap thanks to a new discount.
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Yes, you can take a break from Netflix
Can’t remember why you’re still paying for Netflix? Maybe it’s time for a breather.
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Spotify’s hidden Basic tier can save you cash, if you can find it
The obscure, music-only Spotify Basic option lets you stream tunes for less than Premium plans, but not everyone can sign up for it.
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Spotify just hiked prices again. There are cheaper options
Don’t want to pay extra for Spotify? There are plenty of cheaper music-streaming alternatives if you’re willing to jump ship.
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When to choose 2.0 over 2.1 speakers — sometimes less is more
What's the difference between these speaker types and which should you get for your audio setup?
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Dolby Vision 2: A big HDR boost for cheap TVs
How Dolby Vision 2 compares to the original, and what it could mean for your next TV purchase.
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I pay Netflix $200+ a year. I can’t even see the account settings
Netflix truly has the dumbest policy right now around logins, and it shows in the user interface.
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NFL Sunday Ticket: How to cancel auto-renew before you forget
The regular NFL season is over, so now's a good time to cancel your NFL Sunday Ticket subscription before it automatically renews at full price.
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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.
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TDM unveils headphones that twist into a portable Bluetooth speaker
These headphones twist into a portable Bluetooth speaker.
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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CES debuts a HyperX-branded gaming headset that you can control with your brain
A gaming headset powered by neurotechnology.
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Asus' ROG Kithara gaming headset could out do Audeze’s Maxwell headset for sound quality
Unveiled at CES 2026, Asus’ ROG Kithara gaming headset is the company’s first open-backed model with planar magnetic drivers.
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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.
Reviews
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 review: A comfy headset for PC and console
The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 scored highly in the test in terms of sound, comfort, and flexibility, but has minor weaknesses in terms of microphone and features.
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Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless review: A comfortable, long-lasting gaming headset
The Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless is a no-frills, comfortable gaming headset with excellent battery life and precise sound localization, ideal for PC and PlayStation gamers focused on competitive play.
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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.
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Fostex T50RP MK4g review: The minimalist headset for radical gamers
No apps, no RGB—just a cable and fantastic gaming performance. Now with a microphone!
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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.
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JBL's dazzling PartyBox portable speaker is 39% off on Amazon today
It's loud, it's punchy, and it can even put on a light show! Normally $330, you can get it for only $200 right now on Amazon.
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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Buying PC speakers? Avoid these 5 common mistakes
These are the most common mistakes when buying PC speakers and here's how to avoid them.
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