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HBO Max adds a shuffle button for TV episodes
Exclusively for desktop users, HBO Max’s new shuffle button will pick a random episode of such TV shows as "Friends" and "The Big Bang Theory."
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Roku OS 11 will let you turn your photos into TV screensavers
Among the improvements in Roku OS 11 is the ability to upload snapshots, which you can share or use to create personalized screensavers.
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Is Sonos looking to jump into the streaming video market?
A series of Sonos job postings refer to a “Next Generation Home Theater OS,” stoking rumors that the company might be mulling a streaming video device.
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Apple TV app for Android TV and Google TV won’t let you buy or rent iTunes movies
Users of Google-powered streaming devices can still watch previously purchased iTunes movies via the Apple TV app, but they can no longer buy or rent them.
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Netflix tests a means for customers to pay extra to share accounts
In an effort to curb password sharing, Netflix users in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru will be able to create reduced-priced “sub accounts” for non-household members.
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HBO Max and Discovery+ to merge into a single streaming service
The two streaming services will combine in the next “several” months, company execs have confirmed.
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Hulu + Live TV users to get unlimited DVR storage for free
Starting April 13, Hulu + Live TV subscribers won’t have to pay extra to boost their DVR privileges.
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CNN+ slated to launch at the end of March
CNN’s standalone streaming service will arrive on March 29 for $5.99 a month. Here’s what you’ll get.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
What's left of Hulu without NBC shows?
Hulu is losing NBC shows: What's left for cord-cutters?
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Netflix with ads? Don’t hold your breath
“Never say never” about advertising, but “now doesn’t make sense for us,” Netflix says.
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Apple TV+ tees up live Major League Baseball streaming, even as strike looms
Apple says it will stream two MLB games on Friday nights “as soon as the regular season begins,” whenever that is.
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Disney+ will roll out a cheaper ad-supported tier later this year
A “with ads” version of Disney+ will arrive in the U.S. by “late 2022.”
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Where you can stream this year's Oscar-nominated movies
Still avoiding theaters? You can watch most of the films nominated for awards from the comfort of your couch.
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Is the budget-priced Apple Music Voice a good value?
This low-cost, high-content subscription music option has its limitations, but it’s cheap.
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Hisense XClass TV review: The Comcast TV can't quite keep up
Hisense XClass TV review: Comcast's smart TV software can't compete with Roku.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
We name the best cord-cutting device for each live TV service
The best cord cutting device for YouTube TV, Sling TV, and other live streaming services.
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Showtime comes to the Paramount+ app: What you need to know
A new, “integrated” bundle will let you stream Showtime shows within the Paramount+ app. How much will it cost, and are ads part of the deal? Here are the facts.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
What YouTube TV should fix in its next redesign
YouTube TV is already a great live streaming service; these improvements would make it even better.
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The NAD C 700 is a stellar streaming Amplifier
If you have the budget, this high-end music streamer will make you very happy.
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Sony's UBP-X700 Ultra HD Blu-ray player is quick, compatible, and reasonably smart
Blu-ray players are still a thing, and 4K UHD Blu-ray discs deliver a video and audio experience no streaming service can match. Sony's UBP-X700 handles all types of discs, streams over the network and from USB, and offers a selection of popular online streaming services.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Fire TV: The ultimate tips and tricks guide
Fire TV guide: 28 tips and tricks for Amazon's streaming devices.
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How to pay less for Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video-only plan: Price, how to subscribe, and how to cancel.
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JVC HA-S100N review: A compelling noise-cancelling headphone alternative
Remarkably comfortable with excellent noise cancellation and easy-to-use touch controls.
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Here’s how to lock in Amazon Prime Video before the price hike
Amazon Prime membership fees are going up, but there’s still time to snag the current annual rate.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Roku tips and tricks: The ultimate guide
Use these 36 tips and tricks to master your Roku streaming device.
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You can now edit Netflix’s Continue Watching row from your TV
Long available for web and mobile users, the ability to zap videos from Netflix’s Continue Watching list has finally jumped to TVs.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Netflix's new "Categories" menu could make browsing by genre easier
Netflix "Categories" menu could help with browsing by genre
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Confused about cord-cutting? This free tool will help
Here's a quick and easy way to pick the best streaming services for you.
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Sling TV comes to Vizio SmartCast TVs
No longer will SmartCast users need to cast Sling’s live TV channels to their Vizio TVs.
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Netflix’s latest price hikes are harder
Netflix’s Premium plan has finally hit $20 a month, while its Basic plan is now $10. Are you still willing to pay up?
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How much is Hulu? Plans, prices, and deals for cord-cutters
Which Hulu plan is best? We explain all of Hulu's pricing plans, including Hulu + Live TV, and add-ons for channels like ESPN+, Showtime, HBO Max and more.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
4 ways cord-cutters can resolve streaming frustrations
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Nvidia Shield TV devices are being updated to Android TV 11
After skipping Android TV 10, Nvidia is bringing the Android TV 11-based Shield Experience 9.0 update to all of its Shield TV players, including the 2015 versions.
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Vizio’s Smartcast TV update makes switching inputs more annoying. Here’s a fix
Vizio TV better: How to turn on the last input instead of SmartCast every time.
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Roku’s Live TV Zone makes it easier to get your live TV fix
Roku’s new Live TV Zone lets you jump into the streamer’s live TV programming guide as well as tune into recently viewed channels.
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When will Spotify HiFi arrive? Spotify breaks its silence
Spotify finally has an update about its long-awaited Spotify HiFi plan, but don’t get too excited.
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Peacock will stream all of NBC’s Beijing Olympics coverage next month. No, really
The Beijing Winter Games kick off next month, and this time Peacock will stream “everything,” NBCU promises.
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The 12 best Christmas movies on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video
Whether you're staying home this holiday season or visiting friends, we're sure you’ll enjoy these festive films.
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The 12 best Christmas movies on Apple TV+, Disney+, Paramount+, and Peacock
New and old, respectful and irreverent, these holiday films are sure to satisfy your holiday cravings.
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Best Christmas movies on Crackle, Roku, Criterion Channel, Shudder, and more
Naughty or nice, don’t miss these 15 holiday movies now available for streaming—some for free!
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Cord-cutting trends we expect to see in 2022
Cord cutting in 2022: Here's what to expect
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YouTube TV users got something good out of the Google-Disney standoff
Disney channels briefly went dark on YouTube TV over the weekend, but viewers won’t go uncompensated.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
YouTube TV vs. Disney: 5 things to know about the blackout
Will YouTube TV have a Disney and ESPN blackout? What cord-cutters need to know.
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YouTube TV might lose Disney channels on Friday
Local ABC affiliates, ESPN, and other Disney-owned networks might disappear from YouTube TV’s lineup if a deal can’t be reached by Friday. Sound familiar?
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Spotify HiFi is still a no-show as the year winds down
Spotify HiFi was supposed to arrive “later this year,” but 2021 is rapidly drawing to a close.
News Analysis
Light Field Lab’s SolidLight offers a true holographic video display
Many have tried to make a true holographic video display, but none have succeeded—until now.
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Roku and Google strike a last-minute deal on YouTube and YouTube TV
After months of bickering, Roku and Google have settled their differences over the YouTube and YouTube TV apps, leaving only a day to spare before a crucial deadline.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why cord-cutting still beats cable, even with price hikes
Hulu live TV price hike: What it means for cord-cutting.
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Cyber Monday soundbar deals 2021: Where to find the best sales
Ready to upgrade your TV’s audio? We’ve spotted great deals on soundbars from the likes of LG, Polk Audio, Roku, Samsung, Vizio, and more.
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