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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.
As cord-cutting grows, folks who stick with cable and satellite are getting squeezed.
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. Channel Master vs. Plex: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
Best water leak detectors for smart homes
Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly.
Why live PBS streaming is taking so long (and how to deal with it)
Live PBS without cable: Why it's so hard to get, and what you can do about it
Plex DVR and Channels: The case for using both
Plex DVR or Channels: Why not use both?
Nvidia Shield TV (second generation) review: Still the best media streamer for geeks
The Nvidia Shield TV, a $180 media streamer and gaming box, still doesn't appeal to everyone, and that's okay.
Best Super Bowl TV deals 2019: Upgrade your set for cheap
We've waded through all the deals to find the best Super Bowl TV sales out there—and a few good discounts on speakers and streaming devices, too.
Why don’t Samsung and LG make streaming boxes?
Samsung’s and LG’s streaming TV platforms is getting pretty good. Too bad you have to buy a whole TV along with them.
TiVo talks streaming apps, Android hardware, and a potential live TV service
TiVo's Ted Malone on where the venerable DVR maker is going next.
In defense of smart TV snooping
Data collection on smart TVs reveals an ugly truth about streaming video.
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.
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.
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