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Amazon's Fire TV Stick gets a much better remote
The Amazon Fire TV Stick gets volume and power controls on its remote.
HDHomeRun teases simpler hardware and (maybe) a Roku app
The HDHomeRun Scribe Duo and Servio can record broadcast TV channels without a separate server device.
Google just might power the streaming box of your dreams in 2019
Android TV is finally getting its due on consumer streaming players.
Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest
Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to PlayStation Vue? Or YouTube TV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and one rises to the top.
Philo review: A valuable alternative to the average TV bundle
By cutting out broadcast and sports networks, the Philo streaming TV service provides cord-cutters lots of channels for not a lot of money.
Cord-cutting in 2019: What to expect in a pivotal year
Big changes for cord-cutting lay ahead in 2019.
Disney+ streaming service: Everything we know so far
Disney+ details: The shows, the movies, pricing, and more.
The cord-cutter awards: How the best streaming services and devices got better in 2018.
ESPN+ review: This sports channel offshoot could use some identity
ESPN's cable-free sports streaming service, ESPN+, would be better if it embraced its weirdness.
Acer Spin 5 review: What it's like to have Amazon Alexa in a laptop
The Acer Spin 5 has Amazon Alexa built in. It's an interesting integration, but not enough to raise this 2-in-1 convertible laptop above the crowd.
Untangling the web of streaming TV voice controls
Streaming TV devices and voice control: What works, what doesn't.
How to use Alexa Routines to make your Amazon Echo even smarter
Alexa Routines creates lots of new possibilities for your Amazon Echo. Here's how to put them to use.
The sudden revival of PlayStation Vue
Maybe PlayStation Vue isn't ill-fated after all.
Roku tips: How to make the most of your streamer
These Roku how-to tips will help you navigate faster, find free content, and master your playback controls.
Amazon's eye for sports could shatter TV as we know it
Amazon buying regional Fox Sports networks could fulfill our a la carte sports dreams, but at a cost.
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