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Still waiting for the ideal streaming TV interface
Which streaming box has the best software? None of them.
Chromecast support quietly pops up in Amazon Music for Android
Amazon Music and Google Chromecast: A sign of amends, or just a test?
The fear and fantasy of broadband price hikes
Will higher internet prices make cord cutting futile? Here’s some perspective.
Roku Ultra (2017) review: Stuck in the middle
If you need a streaming box with hardwired ethernet support, the Roku Ultra is the cheapest one available.
Amazon Fire TV (2017) review: This is a step backward, even with 4K HDR
The new Fire TV has cheap 4K HDR video and a lot of problems.
Old Roku players are on sale, but the latest models are well-worth the extra cash.
Roku Streaming Stick and Stick+ review: A new remote makes a big difference
Roku's Sticks get even better with TV controls, voice commands, and 4K HDR video at the high end.
Comcast’s unappealing pitch to cord cutters
Xfinity Instant TV: Comcast's cord-cutting plan has arcane restrictions and potentially high prices.
Mediasonic Homeworx HW180STB review: Dirt-cheap DVR for broadcast TV
The MediaSonic Homeworx HW180STB has a dumb-as-a-rock recording features that might remind you of an old VCR.
Where’s the antenna support on streaming-TV boxes?
As Roku and Amazon add cool new antenna integration to their smart TVs, streaming players get left out.
With the new Amazon Fire TV, voice becomes the killer feature
4K HDR is nice, but what really sets the Fire TV apart is its deepening ties to Alexa.
The Amazon Fire TV just got a lot more annoying
Amazon's latest Fire TV software update makes banner ads way more intrusive.
The Apple TV 4K skates to where the puck was
4K HDR iTunes movies are an odd thing to emphasize in an age of subscription streaming.
Build the ultimate Chromecast remote with an old Android phone
Chromecast doesn’t come with a dedicated remote control, but you can easily make your own with these tips.
Android TV: The Oreo update isn't enough
Android 8.0 Oreo crash-lands on the Nexus Player. Now what?