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Sling TV’s Day Passes win a reprieve after Disney’s court loss
ESPN for $5 a day will continue to be a thing—at least for now—following Disney’s failed bid to block Sling TV’s Day Pass subscriptions.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Still on YouTube TV? It's time to start looking at cheaper options
The best YouTube TV alternatives for news, sports, and local channels.
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Google's Gemini for Home users just got a paywall scare
Even Gemini is confused about which Google Home features now cost extra.
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I loved my Amazon Echo but I barely use it anymore. What happened?
Alexa was my first smart home love. Now my Echo devices are gathering dust. Turns out, Alexa just isn't as interesting as it once was.
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7 best streaming services with free trials
There's no free trial for Netflix, but plenty of other big streaming services let you try before you buy.
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Wow! Samsung's monster 70-inch 4K TV is only $400 ahead of Black Friday
Don't pass up this opportunity to upgrade your home media center! Save 30% with this early Black Friday deal at Best Buy.
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Apple TV drops its paywall for Major League Soccer
Starting next season, Apple TV subscribers won’t have to pay extra to stream MLS matches.
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Streaming Paramount+ for free is about to get even harder
The days of Paramount+ handing out free trials like candy are drawing to a close.
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Black Friday came early! LG's gorgeous OLED AI TV is an absurd 50% off
If you need a new TV, there's no need to wait for Black Friday when there are crazy deals like this going on already.
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Is YouTube down? Actually, it might just be your ad blocker
Thousands of users are reporting YouTube outages, but it could just be a new measure that YouTube is taking against ad blockers.
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Amazon's killer 43-inch 4K Fire TV is down to $200 ahead of Black Friday
This 4K Fire TV is a whopping 46% off right now. That's a deal worthy of Black Friday, except you don't have to wait for it!
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Amazon's budget-friendly Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for just $20
The Fire TV Stick HD is one of the best ways to level up an old TV, especially now that it's 43% off on Amazon.
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LEGO finally shows us its glorious Star Trek Enterprise D set
It feels like I've been waiting 300 years for this 3,600-piece spaceship, the very first licensed Star Trek set that LEGO has ever produced.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Amazon's Fire TV piracy crackdown hurts everyone, not just pirates
Amazon is banning apps that facilitate piracy, even if you've sideloaded them yourself.
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This $5,800 aluminum soundbar just might upstage your TV
A new “statement” soundbar from Bang & Olufsen packs 10 speaker drivers and an attention-grabbing aluminum frame.
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Get Alexa for cheap! The sleek Echo Spot is now on sale for 31% off
The Echo Spot is down to its best price outside of Prime Day. Get it now for $55 (was $80) before this deal is gone!
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Haven’t switched to the new Apple Home? You just got an extension
There’s a new deadline for moving to Apple’s updated smart home framework.
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Fire TV update cleverly merges watchlists from multiple streaming services
Amazon Fire TVs just got a user interface update that's actually quite awesome, helping users to stay on top of all their movies and shows across platforms.
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Meet geofencing, the magical smart home superpower you aren't using (yet)
From opening your garage door as you drive up to arming your security system when you leave, a geofence can make your smart home work like magic.
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YouTube TV loses ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels… for now
Google and Disney are duking it out over a new carriage contract, while YouTube TV customers lose access to major networks at the height of sports season.
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Is Netflix's cheaper ad plan worth it? We break it all down
The ad-supported version of Netflix has changed substantially since launch, rolling out higher-quality video, offline downloads, and more.
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Someone please get me this Star Trek hacker con badge, I'm begging you
I'm sending out a distress call to anyone who can pick up this frequency: One Trekkie needs this TOS-inspired badge.
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YouTube will upscale SD videos to 4K using AI, unless creators opt out
The system will start on TVs only, and both creators and viewers have to opt out if they want to see the original, unmodified video.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
ATSC 3.0 is coming: TV antenna users should prepare for chaos
Here's what cord-cutters should expect from the FCC's proposed rules that are intended to speed ATSC 3.0 adoption.
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Google warns of rough edges as Gemini for Home arrives
Gemini for Home begins its slow rollout on Google smart devices today, but some of Gemini’s smart home features aren’t “fully upgraded” yet, Google says.
Deal
Amazon's best-value Fire TV Stick 4K is 50% off today with this code
That brings it down to the lowest price it's been all year long. Get it now for just $24.99 (was $49.99) while you still can!
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Don't pay full price for these popular streaming services
Sign up for these grocery, delivery, and credit card programs that bundle select streaming services and you'll pay less than what the streaming services cost on their own.
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HBO Max is hiking prices, just like its chief exec said it would
The CEO of HBO Max's parent company called the streamer "way underpriced" last month. Now the price hikes have arrived.
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Apple TV and Peacock are bundling up
You can now snag Apple TV and Peacock together for a discount, and Apple One subscribers can take part in the savings, too.
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All the best ways to stream the 2025-26 NBA season
Cord-cutters can get their fill of big nationally televised pro basketball games, but local broadcasts are still left on the bench.
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CNN is trying again with a new streaming service
After striking out with CNN+, the news network is back with a new “all access” subscription tier, including a "selection" of live CNN programming.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The Roku home screen is getting worse. A fix is hiding in plain sight
Why Roku should replace its home screen with the more useful What to Watch menu
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This Amazon Fire TV Stick is getting a random name change
Apple TV lost its “plus” earlier this week, but now Amazon’s mid-range 4K Fire TV stick is scooping that plus right back up.
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Roku's adding AI search and (hopefully) better recommendations
While rivals try to offer all-purpose AI assistants, Roku is focusing on entertainment.
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For most, Apple TV’s name change isn't a change at all
Why change Apple TV+’s name to Apple TV? The answer might be surprisingly simple.
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These 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Echo Dot speakers are 28% off today
Available in Jack Skellington and Sally themes, these Echo Dots are on sale for $64.98 (was $89.98) each.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Broadcasters bungled free antenna TV. Now they want a bailout?
The FCC will consider rules to phase out ATSC 1.0 and mandate ATSC 3.0 adoption, but its use of DRM has alienated pretty much everyone.
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Logitech sends another device to the smart home graveyard
Users of Logitech’s POP smart buttons just learned that their devices will turn into paperweights later this month.
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I switched to an over-the-air TV antenna. I regret nothing
More than 60 channels for free TV, including ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC? Yes, please.
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No, Google isn’t done with smart displays, or at least not yet
Google didn’t announce a new Nest Hub during last week’s Gemini for Home announcements, but that doesn’t mean it’s lost interest in smart displays.
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Amazon’s having a 50%-off fire sale for Fire TV streaming sticks
Get your stream on with Alexa-powered Fire TV streaming players, on sale for up to half off during Amazon’s October Prime Day extravaganza.
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Shhh! California takes aim at loud streaming ads
Netflix, Hulu, and the other big streaming services must keep a lid on volume spikes during streaming commercial breaks in the wake of a new California law.
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Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is a whopping 50% off right now
The Fire TV Stick 4K is a phenomenal streaming device with this discount, now just $24.99 (was $49.99) on Amazon!
Opinion
Amazon forgot the crazy at its fall hardware event
Where were the flying drone cams and Alexa robot dogs?
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The YouTube-NBC dispute is really a fight over the future of TV bundles
YouTube wants to fundamentally change in how programmers like NBC distribute video in the streaming age.
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The Google Home Speaker is real, but we’ll have to wait for it
Teased during a Pixel demonstration back in August, Google’s latest smart speaker is finally official, but it’s not coming out right away.
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Google’s Gemini lets you chat with your smart home
With help from the revamped Google Home app, Gemini for Home promises to be the eyes and ears of your household.
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Amazon’s new OS for Fire TV players is a double-edged sword
Priced at just $40, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is powered by Vega OS, a speedy new platform that only allows Amazon-sanctioned apps.
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Hands on with Amazon's new AI-enhanced Echo smart speakers and displays
The Echo Studio is back, along with the revamped Echo Dot Max and two gorgeous Echo Show displays. And they're all packing AI chips for Alexa+.
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