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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.
How AT&T's Time Warner acquisition will impact cord-cutters
By acquiring Time Warner, AT&T will create short-term perks and long-term peril for cord-cutters.
Will Apple TV kill the cable box? Not so fast
Cable companies might not share Apple's enthusiasm for making cable boxes obsolete.
The tragedy of PlayStation Vue
Sony’s streaming TV service earns high marks from users, so why is it struggling?
Nvidia's Shield TV gets an overhaul with Android 8.0 Oreo
The Nvidia Shield TV is the best streaming box for power users, and now it has a totally new interface.
Streaming TV on vacation: What you need to know
Before you take your streaming TV bundle on vacation, read up on these restrictions.
The new Gmail steals some great ideas and invents some fresh ones
Most of Gmail's new features aren't really new, and that's okay.
Details on AT&T's newly revamped streaming TV service
Cloud DVR and wireless bundle deals make DirecTV Now a lot more interesting.
How to stream YouTube to your TV: 6 tips for enjoying videos in your living room
Knowing how to best watch YouTube—on a TV screen, from the comfort of your living room—turns the snack-sized-video outlet into a cord-cutting powerhouse.
Google has subtly retooled its smart TV plans
Android TV, Google's long-neglected streaming-box platform, is showing new signs of life.
Android P: More AI, fewer disruptions, and a nod to the iPhone X
The next big Android update will consume less battery power, get things done faster, and help you use your phone less.
Cable TV double- and triple-plays are becoming irrelevant
New streaming video bundles from wireless providers and internet companies make legacy TV deals unnecessary.
The case for Apple’s iMessage on Android
Apple should bring iMessage to Android, not just for consumers, but for its own bottom line.
Where's the YouTube Kids app for TVs?
Google says children should only use YouTube Kids, yet the app is strangely hard to get.
ESPN+ isn’t really for cord-cutters
ESPN’s standalone service does nothing to fix the mess that sports streaming rights have become.
How to listen to live baseball games on an Amazon Echo
TuneIn Live and MLB At Bat can stream live baseball on the Amazon Echo and other Alexa devices—but not for free.