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Jared Newman covers personal technology from his remote Cincinnati outpost. He also publishes two newsletters, Advisorator for tech advice and Cord Cutter Weekly for help with ditching cable or satellite TV.
Best Black Friday 2019 deals for streaming and cord-cutting
Black Friday deals abound on Roku players, Fire TV Sticks, and other cord-cutting gear
Black Friday streaming TV devices: An upgrade guide
Which Roku, Fire TV, or other streaming device should you buy on Black Friday? This guide will help you decide.
LG Gram 17 review: A big-screen laptop that's incredibly lightweight
The LG Gram 17 has a huge screen but is shockingly light.
This free tool helps cord cutters escape from bloated TV bundles
MyBundle.TV is a new tool for cord-cutters to compare streaming services.
TiVo Edge review: A once-great DVR in decline
The TiVo Edge DVR is new and improved, yet the experience is still sliding backwards.
Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: This great media streamer is still just a little nerdy
The Nvidia Shield TV is still the best Android TV box, and it's not just for techies anymore.
Disney+ and Netflix couldn't be more different
Disney+ versus Netflix: Why the two streaming services couldn't be more different
The 8 big unknowns with Disney’s streaming service plans
Standalone ESPN and Disney streaming services are a “strategic shift," but the details and implications are murky.
Apple TV+ has arrived: Here are the details (and some fine print)
Apple TV+ arrives: Everything you need to know about Apple's new streaming service.
Roku Express (2019) review: An inexpensive streamer with a cheap remote
The 2019 version of the Roku Express would be a great cheap streamer if it's remote didn't cut corners.
The death of PlayStation Vue is a damned shame
Sony's live TV streaming service was one of the good ones. Soon it'll be gone.
Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Black Edition 2-in-1 (7590) review: This 4K laptop's graphics can't keep up
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Black Edition 2-in-1 has a gorgeous display and a clever stylus slot, but the 4K screen causes performance issues.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (second-generation) review: This is the best streaming box with voice control
The Fire TV Cube's voice controls are on another level from competing streamers, though some limitations still apply.
Roku Smart Soundbar review: Easy controls make a big difference
Roku's streaming TV soundbar doesn't win on audio quality or extensibility, but its speech enhancements really come in handy.
Roku Ultra (2019) review: It's all about the buttons
The Roku Ultra is the best high-end Roku streamer yet, but there's a lot more room for improvement.