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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.
Reviews
TerraMaster F2-425 review: A powerful NAS box for streaming & backups
The TerraMaster F2-245 2-bay NAS box has all the media-streaming features you could ask for; plus, security cam support and ultra-fast client backups.
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.
Deal
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!
How-To
It's hockey time! Here's how to stream your must-see NHL matches
Let us show you how you can stream professional hockey games free from- a cable bill
Opinion
Amazon forgot the crazy at its fall hardware event
Where were the flying drone cams and Alexa robot dogs?
How-To
Netflix account hacked? Here's how to take back control
Blocked access or strange activity in the account are often the first signs of a hacker attack. Here's how to get your Netflix account back under control.
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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I adore this $13 ethernet switch so much, I bought 3 of them
My smart home and streaming setup both depend on ethernet, and these compact ethernet switches ensure I have plenty of ports.
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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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
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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Samsung and LG Smart TVs are watching you. Here's how to stop it
TV manufacturers such as Samsung record viewing behavior of the content you watch. However, consent to this can be refused.
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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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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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
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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YouTube Music locks song lyrics behind a paywall
YouTube Music now limits how many song lyrics free users can see.
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Spotify brings ultra-quality 'lossless audio' to all Premium subscribers
You can now enjoy your Spotify sessions in 24-bit 44.1kHz quality—as long as you're using gear that supports it.
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Plex says change your password after security breach
Plex isn't sharing many details about the breach, but hashed passwords are out in the wild. Change 'em up, especially if you have the bad habit of repeating logins over different services.
Reviews
Roku Streaming Stick Plus review: The sweet spot for upgraders
The $40 Roku Streaming Stick Plus delivers 4K HDR at a good price, but its software is increasingly complicated and bloated.
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Microsoft added this YouTube Premium feature to Edge for free
Want to play YouTube videos in the background of your phone without ads? The latest version of Edge Canary can do that.
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8 free Adobe Photoshop alternatives that actually work
Retouching, editing, adding effects—some image editing programs can easily rival Photoshop. Best of all, they’re completely free!
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All your best options for watching NFL games in 2025
Whether you've cut the cord or are sticking with cable, our guide will show you all the ways you can watch America's favorite sport on TV, including Monday Night Football and NFL RedZone.
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World's largest illegal sports streaming provider, Streameast, taken down
Authorities have taken down Streameast, the largest provider of pirated sports streams with around 1.6 billion users.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Cancel ESPN+ if you have these streaming services
ESPN Unlimited includes ESPN+, and several pay TV providers include ESPN Unlimited, so stop paying for it separately.
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Your Paramount+ subscription has a secret NFL perk
One of the best features of a Paramount+ subscription is the ability to stream NFL football games. But what are the caveats?
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