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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?
Tablo Engine review: This over-the-air DVR could take on TiVo
Tablo Engine is a simple over-the-air DVR for a single television, but it's far too light on features.
Mayweather vs. McGregor: Live-stream details for the big fight
Mayweather-McGregor pay-per-view streaming will be available amid a piracy live-stream crackdown.
Google Home and Chromecast vs. Amazon Echo and Fire TV: Which is the best hands-free TV experience?
Hands-free remote battle: Amazon Alexa and Fire TV vs. Google Home and Chromecast
How to use Miracast to mirror your device's screen wirelessly on your TV—even 4K
Everything you need to know to figure out device support between newer and older devices, and setting it up with Windows or Android devices.
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.
Chromecast mirroring explained: How to beam your phone or PC screen to the TV
How to mirror a phone or laptop screen to Chromecast when native apps aren't an option.
Discovery to buy Scripps: The good and bad for cord cutters
The combined network could stream channels like HGTV and TLC on the cheap, but consolidation always comes at a cost.
Amazon Fire TV gets hands-free voice control via Echo and other Alexa devices
Alexa devices like the Amazon Echo can now control the Fire TV, no remote required.