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Our annual reminder to skip Roku's cheap Black Friday streamers
The Walmart-exclusive Roku LE and Roku Premiere aren't worth buying at any price.
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Looks like Apple could get serious about the smart home in 2025
With chatter ramping up about security cameras and a smart “command center,” Apple appears poised to double down on its smart home efforts in 2025.
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Freevee is going away, for real this time
Nearly nine months after denying any plans to shutter its ad-supported Freevee streaming service, Amazon has announced it will do just that.
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This Echo Spot isn't just 38% off, but also comes with a free smart bulb
This bundle for smart home newbies is only $50 on Amazon right now.
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Battle of the premium streaming remotes
Premium streaming remotes compared: Alexa Voice Remote Pro, Roku Voice Remote Pro, Google TV Streamer remote, and more
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Now here's what an Apple smart display should look like
Could the long-awaited HomePod with a screen resemble this classic Mac throwback? I sure hope so.
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YouTube is testing a cheaper 'Premium Lite' plan… that still has ads
Users in select countries might get to try a half-price YouTube Premium that has fewer features but retains ads in search, Music, and Shorts.
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Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.
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How to watch NBA games without cable TV
Cord-cutters can get their fill of big nationally televised games, but local broadcasts are still left on the bench.
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Smart TVs are spying on you. How much do manufacturers really know?
A new study shows how much user data is collected and analyzed by popular smart TV manufacturers, LG and Samsung.
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Amazon's October Prime Day 2024: What to know and the best deals
This year's second Prime Day sales event is finally here. Here's what to know about the timing, what's going on sale, Amazon Prime membership, and more.
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Bad news for Amazon Prime Video viewers! More ads are on the way
Amazon's Prime Video streaming service will be pushing more ads on viewers next year.
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Score the Amazon Echo Hub for 31% off ahead of October Prime Day
Control all of your smart home gadgets with the Echo Hub, now $55 off on Amazon.
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NHL streaming options: Untangling the 2024-2025 mess
All the in-market NHL streaming and over-the-air TV options in one chart.
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Disney+ account sharing: Here's how much it will cost
Disney has finally revealed how much an “extra member” on your Disney+ account will cost you. Here are the details.
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A special Jack Skellington edition of the Echo Dot just went on sale
The limited-time Jack Skellington Echo Dot bundle is $63 if you pre-order it now on Amazon.
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Amazon's October Prime Day: What to know about 'Prime Big Deal Days 2024'
Amazon is launching the October version of Prime Day, known as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, on Oct 8, 2024. Here's everything you should know about the deals event.
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Amazon's Fire TV Stick is on sale for $25 again
The Fire TV Stick is already a good budget option, but it's even better when it's on sale.
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Elgato releases new giant Stream Deck
The company's new Stream Deck Studio has a whopping 32 buttons and is designed specifically for professionals.
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The TV industry’s response to cord-cutting has finally backfired
What's behind the DirecTV carriage dispute with Disney? Here's a closer look.
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The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back down to its best-ever price
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is fast and full of features, and it's on sale for $40 on Amazon.
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These sports streaming guides will show you where to watch the game
Make sense of sports streaming with this list of online resources.
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NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube: Choose your plan wisely
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube vs. YouTube TV: What to know before signing up.
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How to stream NFL RedZone
NFL RedZone has a standalone streaming option for $35 per year, but few people are aware of it.
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Your best options for streaming pro football in 2024
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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Get Bose's waterproof Bluetooth speaker for its best-ever price today
The Bose SoundLink Flex is perfect for the summer and currently down to $109 on Amazon.
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Do you need a new HDMI cable for your new TV? Probably not
Before you buy a new cable to go with your new 4K or 8K TV, consider what you’re using the TV for.
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Netflix's Windows app takes huge step backwards in latest update
Not only does the new Netflix app for Windows remove a crucial feature, it's basically no different than opening netflix.com in a browser.
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The sorry state of live 4K sports streaming
The Paris Olympics are a microcosm of everything wrong with 4K HDR live sports streaming.
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The redesigned Echo Spot just launched with a 44% discount
Amazon Prime members can get the new Echo Spot for just $45.
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Bose's waterproof Bluetooth speaker is on sale for best-ever price
The Bose SoundLink Flex is 34% off on Amazon right now.
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Amazon Prime Video has ads now. Here's how to stop them
There's a way to nix the ads on Prime Video, but it'll cost you.
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Using a VPN with MLB TV? Here's what you need to know
How to use a VPN to avoid MLB TV blackouts.
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The Echo Dot Kids is over 50% off in early Prime Day deal
Prime members can get the child-friendly Echo Dot Kids with parental controls at a big discount.
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8 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. Here are 8 of the best streaming free trials.
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The Echo Pop is only $20 right now, cheap enough for every room
Not just practical, this compact smart speaker is surprisingly cute. Add one to every room and access Alexa from anywhere.
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The Echo is more than just a speaker — and it's 35% off right now
Amazon's smart speaker can do a lot of cool stuff—play music, automate your home, answer questions—and it's down to a great price.
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YouTube is acting weird for Adblock users
Users report that YouTube clips skip to the end or play without sound if you have an ad blocker enabled.
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Get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for just $30 right now
Upgrading your streaming experience is super easy to do with the Fire TV Stick 4K now available for 40% off.
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Windows end-of-life pop-ups: Watch their long, annoying history
Since Windows XP, Microsoft has been urging users to upgrade to the latest version of Windows with intrusive end-of-support pop-ups. A video shows all these annoyances.
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Free Paramount+ codes run dry: Now what?
How to save on Paramount+ without free coupon codes.
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Stanley Cup 2024: How to stream the NHL playoffs, championship
There are plenty of ways for cord-cutters to follow the puck this postseason.
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Why pay for Paramount+ when you can get it free?
You can stream Paramount+ and Paramount+ Premium for free using these coupon codes – we'll show you how.
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Get 33% off Amazon’s Fire Stick 4K Max right now
The Fire Stick 4K Max is often discounted, but usually not this deep. Something to consider if you’re in the market for a new streaming device.
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iTunes nears death on Windows as Apple launches Music, TV, Devices apps
Apple has also redesigned iCloud for Windows.
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This 85-inch, 4K Samsung TV is just $800 ahead of the big game
Looking to pick up a new TV for the Super Bowl? The 85-inch Samsung TU690T Smart TV offers a stunning picture for under a grand.
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This 75-inch, $630 Hisense TV is ready for the big game
Looking to pick up a new TV for the upcoming Superbowl? The Hisense 75U6HF Smart TV is enormous, vibrant, and a colossal $520 off right now.
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Twitch Enhanced Broadcasting changes everything about streaming to Twitch
At CES this year, Twitch and Nvidia announced that they will team up with OBS to overhaul streaming and encoding on the Twitch platform.
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Get Hulu for just $1 per month for a whole year
This Black Friday deal for the popular streaming service not only slashes the price by 87 percent, but also opens the door to a cheap Disney+ subscription, too.
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