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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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It looks like a gaming PC, but no. This is Edifier's newest speaker
Edifier's newest design for a 2.1 speaker looks nothing like you'd expect.
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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.
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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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Save 43% on Bose's cozy noise-canceling headphones with this deal
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are now down to $199.99 (was $349) on Amazon for a limited time!
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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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This luxurious SteelSeries high-end gaming headset is 24% off until midnight
Amazon Prime Day has another great deal with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X now 20 percent off.
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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 clear-voice Fire TV Soundbar Plus falls to its best-ever price
With the Fire TV Soundbar Plus, you'll never struggle to hear dialogue in movies and shows. Get it now for 40% off on Amazon!
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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!
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Amazon forgot the crazy at its fall hardware event
Where were the flying drone cams and Alexa robot dogs?
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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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These YouTube Premium features just landed on more devices
Better audio quality, more granular playback speeds, intelligent forward skipping, and more.
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Amazon's Echo Show 5 is a stellar 39% off ahead of October Prime Day
Get the gorgeous Echo Show 5 smart display for just $55 (was $90) right now!
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Amazon’s fall event: 5 Echo devices that are due for an upgrade
We’re expecting a bevy of Echo announcements at Amazon’s hardware event next week. Here are the existing Echo smart speakers and displays most in need of a refresh.
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Disney to streaming customers: Bundle up, or else
What the latest Disney price hikes say about the future of TV bundling.
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Disney+ and Hulu price hikes are coming. Here’s how to avoid them
Another price increase for Disney+ and Hulu? Yes indeed, but there are ways to lock in the old rates before the price hikes kick in.
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Take 34% off Sony’s stupendous noise-canceling headphones today
Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones deliver excellent sound quality and long-lasting comfort–all at 34% off.
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You can now chat with Google's Gemini on select TCL smart TVs
Whether you’re looking for something new to stream or you need to help your kids with homework, Gemini on Google TV is on the case.
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I tested AirPods Pro 3 with my Apple TV. What I heard surprised me
Apple’s revamped AirPods Pro have changed my mind about streaming movies with earbuds.
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TV antenna users: There’s finally a way to do multiview
How to build your ideal TV multiview setup with Channels.
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Spotify just made this key Premium feature available to free users
Spotify Free users can now play specific songs on demand—a small change that greatly improves the streaming experience for non-Premium listeners.
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Amazon set to unveil its latest Echo devices
New Echo devices powered by Alexa+ are on the menu, including revamped Kindle hardware.
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Spotify's HiFi strategy was a good one. Apple and Amazon ruined it
Outflanked by Apple and Amazon, Spotify spent years looking for a reason to charge extra for lossless streaming. It couldn’t think of one.
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HBO Max hasn’t seen a price hike in awhile. Get ready for one
The chief executive of HBO Max thinks the service is “way underpriced.” You know what that means.
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Streaming sports is affordable now. These are your best options
You don’t need a full-priced pay TV package to get local channels and sports anymore.
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Get the Fire TV Stick 4K for 40% off and unlock streaming on any TV
The Fire TV Stick 4K is an awesome value now that it's down to just $29.99 (was $49.99) on Amazon!
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