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Sonos is ditching a partnership that yielded some great speakers
Ikea and Sonos teamed up to make some sweet-sounding and eye-catching speakers, but the companies are now parting ways.
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YouTube is tinkering with one of Spotify’s better ideas
A new YouTube experiment aimed at couples takes a page from Spotify’s subscription playbook.
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Alexa+ has more than 100,000 very quiet users
The lucky few with access to the new AI Alexa appear to be keeping it to themselves.
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Washed-out HDR on your Roku device? Roku wants to hear about it
Is the HDR picture quality on your Ruku streaming player or TV looking dull and faded? You’re not the only one.
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Is Netflix's cheaper ad plan worth it? We break it 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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Roku to acquire budget streaming service Frndly TV
The inexpensive streaming service offers the Hallmark Channel, A&E, Lifetime, and other family-friendly TV entertainment.
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Roku Decision Flowchart: How to pick the right model
Consult this handy chart to determine which Roku media player is right for you.
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You can now play Xbox games on LG smart TVs — without a console
If you have a supported LG smart TV, you no longer need an Xbox console to play hundreds of Xbox games.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Don't pay Max for an 'extra member' until the service forces you to
Max's "Extra Member" plan and how you can avoid it.
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You can watch YouTube videos in background tabs in Chrome soon
In a test version of Chrome, you can switch tabs and keep watching YouTube videos in picture-in-picture mode.
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Roku's new streaming sticks are small enough to go anywhere
Roku just unwrapped a pair of streaming sticks small enough to toss in a tote bag.
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Max starts charging extra to share your streaming account
Want to share your Max account with someone outside your household? Get ready to pay up.
Deal
You’re about to miss out on a killer Apple TV+ deal
This wild Apple TV+ discount is about to disappear.
News
Stanley Cup 2025: How to stream the NHL playoffs & championship
There are plenty of ways for cord-cutters to follow the puck this postseason.
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.
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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