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Still on YouTube TV? It's time to start looking at cheaper options
The best YouTube TV alternatives for news, sports, and local channels.
News
Google's Gemini for Home users just got a paywall scare
Even Gemini is confused about which Google Home features now cost extra.
Feature
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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This popular Samsung 3.1 soundbar is on sale! Get it now for 50% off
With Black Friday approaching, Best Buy has slashed the price on this 3.1 soundbar with wireless subwoofer.
Deal
Whoa! Bose's super-comfy noise-canceling headphones are 51% off
Get the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones for $169 (was $349) on Amazon and enjoy blissful distraction-free audio everywhere you go.
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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.
How-To
No sound in the video conference? How to fix audio problems under Windows
Quickly fix audio problems in Windows yourself! Our guide takes you through the 7 most important fixes: from sound settings to mute switches and driver management.
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$100 off! Snag Sony's best wireless noise-canceling headphones today
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are one of our favorite pairs ever and they're heavily discounted on Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
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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.
News
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.
News
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.
Deal
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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I ditched my PC speakers for a soundbar and never looked back
Why I swapped my clunky PC speakers for a sleek soundbar.
Deal
I love my wireless JBL headphones — and they're now 50% off
The JBL Tune 720BT is already great at full price. It's downright insane with this deal, now just $44.95 on Amazon.
News
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.
Deal
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.
How-To
Windows 11’s taskbar audio settings suck. Here’s how to fix it
I’m stuck with Windows 11 now. So I finally made this issue less terrible to deal with.
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.
News
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.
Reviews
Creative Pebble X review: Big PC sound in a tiny package
We review the Creative Pebble X, a 2.0 PC speaker system for under $100.
Deal
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!
News
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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6 practical reasons to buy a PC gaming headset (even if you don't game)
Gaming headsets aren't just for gaming. They're great for non-gaming audio, too!
How-To
3 ways to watch Monday Night Football when streamers are fighting
Today it’s YouTube TV versus Disney, tomorrow it will be another streaming TV dispute. Luckily, there are affordable ways to catch MMF during a streaming blackout.
News
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.
Feature
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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Best smart speakers & displays for state-of-the-art smart homes
Whether you prefer Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, we’ll help you find just the right model.
News
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.
News
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.
How-To
Home theater hack: Connect a new soundbar to an old TV
Just because you have an aging TV without HDMI doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade its audio with a higher-performing soundbar.
News
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!
Reviews
Bluedee Computer Soundbar review: Lightweight, portable, and Bluetooth-ready
The Bluedee Computer Soundbar is a compact, portable speaker ideal for small spaces.
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.
News
Roku's adding AI search and (hopefully) better recommendations
While rivals try to offer all-purpose AI assistants, Roku is focusing on entertainment.
News
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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