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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.
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.
Where's the "Low Data Mode" for streaming TV devices?
Features like Apple's Low Data Mode and Google's Data Saver should also apply to streaming TV devices, where data caps are an unfortunate reality.
Gee, the cost of all these streaming services sure adds up!
How to cut the cord and get everything—and I mean everything—you could possibly want.
NFL Redzone streaming is needlessly complicated to sign up for, so we'll show you how
NFL Redzone has a standalone streaming option for $35 per year, but few people are aware of it.
Don't blame AT&T and DirecTV if ESPN gets blacked out
As blackouts loom for ESPN on DirecTV and other AT&T TV services, remember who's instigating them.
AirTV Mini review: A streaming dongle for Sling TV diehards
This Sling-centric streaming dongle gets the hardware right. It's the software and Sling TV service that remain iffy.
Acer Nitro 5 (17-inch, AN517-51-56YW) review: Here's your cheap Fortnite laptop
The Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51-56YW) gets the price right for shooters like Fortnite.
HDHomeRun Scribe Quatro and Servio review: Great video quality, but clunky software
HDHomeRun's whole-home DVR hardware, the Scribe and Servio, streams broadcasts in native quality on the cheap, but the software is still too crude.