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It’s your last chance to see these Disney+ and Hulu shows
A big content purge is coming for both Disney+ and Hulu next week, and some surprisingly high-profile titles are getting the ax.
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Wyze's Cam Plus plan gets a price hike next month
Prepare to pay more for Wyze’s paid subscription plan starting in June, unless you switch to an annual plan.
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YouTube's hottest new product: An unskippable 30-second ad
Advertisers will soon be able to pay extra for half-minute YouTube ads on connected TVs that can’t be skipped.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Live TV streaming services are blowing it on basic DVR
Cable alternatives such as YouTube TV make it hard to distinguish between DVR recordings and ad-supported video.
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New tech promises cheap audiophile earbuds
We don't typically cover audio components at the chip level, but this radical new technology from a company called xMEMS is just too interesting to ignore.
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IFTTT to pull Twitter applets for free users, add more restrictions
Starting later this month, IFTTT users with free accounts will be allowed only two applets, and they'll lose all access to Twitter applets.
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Amazon unveils new Echo Pop speaker, revamped Echo Show 5
The updated Echo Show 5 arrives with a faster processor and new speakers, while the affordable and semi-spherical Echo Pop comes in four colors.
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Eve's revamped Flare portable light adds Thread, Matter to follow
The latest version of Eve's globe-shaped portable lamp boasts a Thread radio, with Matter support on the way.
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Skullcandy debuts second-gen Crusher ANC 2 headphones
With these noise-cancelling cans, it really is all about that bass.
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Sonos app drops ability to play local Android music files
Later this month, Sonos users will lose a convenient way to play music tracks stored locally on their Android devices. Luckily, there are workarounds.
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Telly reveals its free dual-screen TV, complete with ads
The 55-inch 4K TV has a built-in soundbar, while a secondary screen along the bottom displays news tickers, sports scores, and more, plus ads.
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Disney+ paints a bleak future for ad-free TV
Disney+ is raising prices for its commercial-free plan, while keeping prices the same with ads.
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WiZ jumps into home monitoring with its first security camera
Following its unveiling of smart bulbs that double as motion sensors, WiZ serves up a home security camera that can trigger "light alarms" to scare intruders.
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Disney+, Hulu, and the consolidation of the big streamers
HBO Max and Discovery+, Paramount+ and Showtime, now Disney+ and Hulu. Will Peacock be the next streamer to get consolidated?
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Walmart+ streaming benefits: Here's what you get
Besides free shipping and cheaper gas, Walmart+ members now get access to Paramount+ and other streaming services, but there are strings attached.
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Google rolls out Home app redesign, Matter support for iOS users
The long-awaited revamp of Google’s Home app will soon arrive, along with Matter support for the iOS version of the app.
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Google’s Pixel Tablet with Nest-style charging dock arrives in June
The Pixel Tablet and dock combo will cost $499 when it ships next month, making the package considerably less pricey than expected.
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Roku adds a security system to its smart home lineup
Expanding further into the smart home space, Roku is unveiling a home security kit complete with motion and entry sensors, an alarm, and a keypad.
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Disney+ dropping support for Roku 4 streaming player
Roku's original 4K streaming player soon won't be able to stream Disney+ videos, following Roku's decision to end OS updates for the aging hardware.
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Sony wants to help you rock the block with new wireless speakers
The plus-sized Sony SRS-XV800 Bluetooth speaker is a towering, battery-powered, wheeled behemoth. Sony also announced the compact SRS-XB100.
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Just what is Plex Pass, anyway?
Should you pay for Plex Pass? Here's everything you need to know before buying a subscription.
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A free, ad-supported TV? Don't laugh, someone's working on it
A hardware startup plans to unveil a TV that won't cost a dime, so long as you don't mind a second screen for advertisements.
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Google I/O 2023: Will the Nest dock make an appearance?
Google teased a Nest-style dock for its upcoming Google Pixel Tablet last year. Will the finished product take the stage at Google I/O 2023?
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Alexa can now keep tabs on your Uber Eats orders
Alexa will give you real-time updates on your Uber Eats delivery, including when your order is arriving and whether there are any changes.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Cut your cable bill without cutting the cord
Start using your TV provider's streaming apps instead of paying ridiculous equipment rental fees.
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Google TV devices just got a nice performance boost
A recent update for Google TV-powered streaming players adds a hibernation mode for background apps while also improving wake and response times.
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Amazon Alexa now supports Matter over Thread
Alexa's support for the new, ecosystem-unifying smart home standard is no longer limited to Wi-Fi.
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Abode smart home users can now integrate Google Nest devices
Google Nest thermostats, doorbells, and cameras can now be controlled from the Abode app alongside native Abode smart home devices.
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Amazon will add more than 100 Prime Video titles to Freevee
"Reacher," "The Summer I Turned Pretty," "The Terminal List," and other Prime Video shows will soon land on Amazon's ad-supported Freevee service.
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Amazon appears to be prepping a third-gen Echo Show 5
A reference to a third-generation Echo Show 5 display has been spotted on an Amazon help page. Is a new version of the smallest Echo display on the way?
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Robot vacuum maker Neato Robotics is shutting down
The 18-year-old iRobot competitor is set to cease operations, but its parent company promises to support the brand's robot vacuums for at least five years.
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Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones now available in the U.S.
They might make you look like a Stormtrooper, but Dyson's space-age headphones are now on sale stateside, if you can afford them.
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Netflix lost 1M users in Spain after password-sharing crackdown
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown could pose serious risks from the streamer, if recent usage numbers from Spain are any indication.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Discover the secret features of your media streamer's remote
Need help navigating streaming apps? Don't neglect the press-and-hold technique. Your streamer's remote is capable of more than meets the eye.
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B&O's new Beosound A5 speaker supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
The luxury brand’s latest portable speaker, the Beosound A5, has a Bluetooth 5.2 radio, but it also supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bang & Olufsen’s own Beolink Multiroom technology.
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Ring's updated Indoor Cam adds a privacy shutter
The latest version of Ring's Indoor Cam marks the first Ring camera to come with a physical privacy shutter.
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WiZ's Matter update really matters for Apple HomeKit users
Adding WiZ lights to HomeKit with help from the new Matter standard is a pretty awesome experience.
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How to update your Eve smart home devices to Matter today
You can now update various Eve smart devices to Matter, but it's a process. Check our our step-by-step installation guide.
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Walmart's $19.88 Onn Google TV 4K streaming box breaks cover
Surprise! Walmart's unannounced Google TV streaming box supports 4K video, it's cheap, and it's in stores. All you have to do is find one.
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Google Assistant will shush itself when controlling nearby devices
Too much chatter from Google Assistant? If so, good news: The Assistant will now acknowledge certain commands with a chime rather than by speaking.
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Netflix’s DVD business has at least one interested buyer
The company behind Redbox's red DVD kiosks is eyeing Netflix's red envelopes, but Netflix might not want to sell.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Netflix is quitting the rental biz, but lots of places still rent DVDs
Netflix is ending DVD rentals in September. Here's what to use instead.
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NFL Sunday Ticket monthly plan isn't happening, YouTube says
Just because NFL Sunday Ticket is going the streaming way doesn't mean any pricing innovations are on the horizon.
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Netflix will shutter its DVD business in September
It's the end of an era, as Netflix announces the end of its 25-year DVD-by-mail service.
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Apple HomePods can now detect the sound of smoke alarms
If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm goes off, your HomePod or HomePod mini can detect the sound and trigger a notification.
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Amazon Prime Video is making it easier to hear dialogue
A new, AI-powered "dialogue boost" feature is designed to enhance the voices that might otherwise be drowned out by music and effects.
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Google's Nest Thermostat gets Matter support
You can now control your Nest Thermostat using any Matter-compatible platform, including Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings.
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Withings’ Body Smart scale adds tact to its list of features.
Withings' new Body Smart scale is the most budget-friendly of its new line-up, with a gentler approach and some new metrics
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Netflix’s Love is Blind debacle proves live events aren’t so easy
Netflix’s first try at streaming a live event, Chris Rock’s "Selective Outrage" special, went off mostly without a hitch. Its second attempt? Not so much.
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