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These are the best live TV streaming services
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to YouTube TV? Or Fubo? We compare all the ways to watch TV online.
News
Patreon challenges Twitch with its own 24/7 live streaming feature
The native live streaming functionality will begin rolling out to select Patreon creators starting this week.
Feature
What the heck is a capture card, and do I need one to stream my gameplay?
If you're toying with the idea of streaming or recording Let's Plays, then you've probably thought about getting a capture card. Here's how to tell if you really need one.
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The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial
How to get Peacock Premium free trial via Instacart+
Cord-Cutter Confidential
"Massive" Tablo DVR update makes the Roku app unusable
A buggy Roku update could stick some Tablo users with a week of downtime.
Opinion
AI is booming, but not in smart homes
While generative AI is taking over everything from coding to illustration, it’s still moving at a snail’s pace as far as smart homes are concerned.
Opinion
Google’s 'Free TV' button is everything wrong with streaming remotes
These so-called ‘shortcut’ buttons send you where they want you to go, not necessarily where you want to go.
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How to watch 'Severance' and other Apple TV+ shows for free
You can binge-watch one of 2025’s buzziest shows without paying a dime. Here’s how.
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How to livestream the 2025 NBA Playoffs and Finals
You will likely need a streaming subscription to watch the NBA postseason online. We've listed all your options and include links to get you started.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
MLB.TV is how all baseball streaming should work
The MLB app should stop blacking out local games and allow in-market pay TV authentication.
Reviews
Televes Innova Boss Mix review: Good TV reception, retro vibe
Rabbit ears make a comeback on this high-performance indoor TV antenna.
How-To
How to move and delete apps on the Roku home screen
Rearranging apps on the Roku home screen can be done in a few easy steps, but it might not be an obvious process to new users.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
NHL streaming options: Untangling the 2024-25 mess
All the in-market NHL streaming and over-the-air TV options in one chart.
How-To
Annoyed by the new Plex app? Change these 4 settings
Not a fan of the new bottom tabs or the sudden appearance of user reviews in Plex’s “new experience” mobile app? Here’s how to get rid of them.
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Plex’s 'new experience' arrives: 6 things to know before updating
A new look and feel for the completely revamped Plex mobile app has arrived, but some key features are still baking in the oven.
News
Logitech is dropping support for its oldest Harmony remotes
You won’t be able to reprogram your first-generation Harmony universal remote once Logitech cuts support for the devices.
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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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
MLB.TV subscribers: Be careful where you sign up
What to be aware of before subscribing to MLB.TV via Amazon Prime, Fubo, or Sling TV.
Reviews
Televes Smartkom review: Maximum over-the-air TV reception
This brilliant signal amplifier automatically selects the best TV reception from up to three antennas and eliminates the need for an antenna rotor.
Feature
DirecTV Stream vs. DirecTV via Internet: Which is the best value?
These two streaming services look alike, but there are crucial differences between them.
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Baseball streaming in 2025: More options, but more mayhem too
Every MLB in-market streaming option in one helpful chart.
Best Deals
It's Walmart Savings Week! Score the best deals on tech right now
For the rest of this month, Walmart is slashing prices left and right on laptops, monitors, TVs, and more.
News
Fubo's cheapest "Essential" plan is gone after just four months
Fubo has once again stopped offering plans without regional sports.
News
How to get Disney+ for free (or almost free) in 2025
If you’re paying full price for Disney+ in 2025, you’re paying too much.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Roku's home screen ad experiment crosses the line
Roku's experimental auto-playing home screen ads are a disappointing sign of what's to come.
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All the best ways to stream March Madness 2025
Our cord-cutter's guide to March Madness shows you how you can watch every game in the tournament at the lowest possible cost.
News
Plex's lifetime subscription plan is getting a massive price hike
A lifetime Plex Pass will soon cost more than double its current price, while a key Plex Media Server feature is going behind a paywall.
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The best second-screen apps for watching Major League Baseball
Geek up the grand old game with data feeds, social media, and other interactive enhancements on your smartphone or tablet.
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Roku’s latest ad experiment just blew up in its face
Known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to streaming ads, Roku’s latest test stepped way over the line.
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Streaming Major League Baseball games: A how-to guide
Watching Major League Baseball without a cable subscription can be as difficult as hitting a hard slider. Our cord-cutting guide will help you find the sweet spot.
News
7 Google Assistant features vanishing soon as Gemini transition approaches
Slowly but surely, Google Assistant is dropping functionality across mobile and smart devices. Here are the latest features to get the boot.
News
Sony drops an unexpected Blu-ray surprise!
Looks like Sony is still in the Blu-ray business, with the storied personal electronics maker unwrapping its first new BD player in years.
Feature
I stopped using Alexa long ago. Here are 6 ways Alexa+ could lure me back
Alexa got so annoying that I stuffed most of my Echo speakers in a box. Could the new AI Alexa change my mind?
News
Google issues a fix for Chromecast ‘untrusted’ bug
Owners of older Chromecast devices that got hit with “untrusted” errors should soon be streaming again.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
I'm trying to replace my Apple TV with a home theater PC
Why an HTPC might still be worth considering for streaming in 2025.
News
Sonos has reportedly dropped one of its worst ideas
The struggling multi-room speaker manufacturer is said to have canceled its biggest product launch of the year. It was the right move.
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Some older Chromecasts are suddenly 'untrusted,' can't cast anymore
A recent bug is causing some Google Chromecast devices to be unable to connect or cast media. A possible reason has been found.
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You can’t change the Roku’s quick shortcuts, but there's a workaround
If you have the right Roku remote, you can program its personal shortcut buttons. Here's how.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
DirecTV's skinny bundles have a cable news problem
With a new wave of cheaper streaming TV packages, you're still paying for cable news.
News
Abode home security systems can be controlled from an Apple TV
Apple TV users can now manage their Abode systems, and see up to 4 security camera feeds, on their TVs. The company also upgraded its Android TV app.
How-To
I test TV antennas. Follow these steps to pick the right one
A great TV antenna will open the door to a flood of free television entertainment, including NextGen TV. This guide will help you find the right model for your needs.
News
YouTube launches cheaper $8 Premium Lite plan without the best parts
The new plan is now available to US users for around half the price of full Premium, but it has several gotchas.
News
A classic 80s sitcom on Netflix looks really weird. Is it AI’s fault?
“A Different World” appears to have gotten an AI makeover, and it’s turning people’s stomachs.
News
Why Hulu’s epic Oscars fail was dripping with irony
Hulu's first-ever Academy Awards simulcast was supposing to bring more cord-cutters to the annual event. Instead, it locked them out of the biggest moments of the night.
News
FCC tells streaming commercials to turn down the volume
The CALM Act may have lowered the volume on TV commercials over a decade ago, but the problem is resurging on streaming services and elsewhere.
News
I braced for a flood of Echo gear at Amazon’s Alexa+ event. It didn’t happen
When will we see new Echo displays and speakers to go with the all-new AI Alexa? Amazon’s CEO just dropped a hint.
News
New botnet malware infects 1.6 million Android TV devices worldwide
Security researchers have found a new variant of Vo1d that's recruiting Android TV devices to its evolving malware botnet.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Sports streaming is too expensive, and the streamers know it
How direct-to-consumer regional sports streamers failed to deliver what people want.
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