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Max’s live sports tier might not be free much longer
Nearly a year after giving subscribers access to the Bleacher Report Sports Add-On for free, Max may be poised to finally start charging for it.
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Apple’s MLS Season Pass just got its price slashed
Snap up the final matches of the 2024 MLS season for a fraction of the regular price—or even for free, if you’re eligible.
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All your multiview options on streaming services & devices
Which streaming services and devices support multiview? Here's a breakdown.
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Enjoy 4K streaming with this Fire TV Stick deal: A $20 discount!
The Fire TV Stick 4K is $30 at Best Buy
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Venu Sports on hold: What it means for TV bundling
The Venu Sports injunction brings short-term pain, but long-term gain.
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Done waiting for Spotify HiFi? These 5 apps will help you switch
Whether you're tired of waiting for lossless tracks or just want a change of pace, these apps will let you ditch Spotify without losing your precious playlists.
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Is Chromecast dead? Not so fast
Chromecast discontinued: What it means for existing devices and Google Cast support.
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Is Venu Sports worth it?
Venu Sports: What's included, who it's for, and whether its existence makes sense.
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5 ways you can dodge the Disney+, Hulu price hikes
Another year, another price hike, but there are ways around the coming price increases for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
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Google TV Streamer: 1-part entertainer, 1-part Matter smart home hub
Google's new $100 set-top box is also a Matter smart home hub and a Thread border router. It replaces the Chromecast with Google TV.
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Venu sports streamer: Pricey? Yes. But it might be worth it
The new, sports-focused Venu streaming bundle from three of the largest entertainment titans won't be cheap, but it could wind up being a killer deal for sports fans.
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Peacock's Paris Olympics coverage is more fun to watch than cable
Peacock 2024 Olympics streaming: How it compares to NBC's cable coverage
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Spotify free users get real-time song lyrics back, for now
After putting song lyrics behind a paywall, Spotify says it’s “expanding” lyrics availability for free users.
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Ads on Apple TV+: Would Apple pull an Amazon and raise prices?
Rather than roll out a cheaper ad-supported plan, Amazon made Prime Video customers pay more to avoid ads. Would Apple do the same?
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I upgraded to the new Apple TV 4K just to make dialogue clearer
tvOS 18, now in public beta, includes a new Enhance Dialogue feature. Here's how it works.
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Sling TV serves up 4K streaming for no extra cost
Now you can stream live TV on Sling in 4K, starting with this year’s MLB All-Star Game.
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No, streaming isn't cable TV all over again
Why the future of TV won't be like cable.
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Why a Spotify for TV probably won't happen
A closer look at the idea of one streaming TV package with everything, and why it won't work.
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Want ad-free Netflix? The starting price costs more now
Netflix's cheapest ad-free plan is about to go away after a lengthy phase-out. Here's how much Netflix without ads will cost now that Basic is going away.
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So long, Samsung: Tidal drops support for Samsung TVs
Tidal had already yanked its apps for Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, and now Samsung TVs are next.
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Roku’s trivia quiz puts your pop culture knowledge to the test
Got what it takes to shine in Roku’s new weekly trivia challenge?
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Paramount+ price hike: Here’s when it hits, plus how to avoid it
Another big streamer is boosting its prices, and this time, it's Paramount+. But there's a way to sidestep the increase.
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Spotify gets cheaper, but you’ll have to give something up
A new Spotify tier rolls back the music streamer's recent price hike, but it’s missing a key Premium feature.
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Roku put video ads on its home screen. How irritating are they?
As promised, autoplay video ads have made their way to the Roku home screen. We’ve seen worse.
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End of an era: Tidal to drop last remaining MQA tracks
Nearly a year after naming FLAC as its “preferred” hi-res audio format, Tidal says it will soon pull the last few MQA files off its servers.
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The best way to set up an Apple TV
How to bypass the Apple TV app, but still use its excellent "Up Next" feature.
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Paying for ad-free Max? Get ready to pay more
If you’re paying extra to watch Max without ads, your subscription rate is about to go up. Here’s how much it’ll cost.
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Netflix is yanking support for these older Apple TV models
You'll need to upgrade your older Apple TV box if you still want to Netflix and chill. Find out if your Apple TV model is affected.
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Another Spotify price hike? Here are 5 cheaper options
Spotify just raised its prices for the second time in a year, so now might be the time to drop the needle on a new streaming service.
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Free live TV streaming with cloud DVR: Now Philo has it too
Philo launches a free version with more than 70 streaming channels and a 30-day DVR.
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Comcast's new Netflix bundle isn't the value you might think it is
If you're a Comcast customer, StreamSaver gets you Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+ for $15 per month. Is the bundle worth it?
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TV bundles are back, but savings could be illusory
Why a new wave of streaming bundles just might increase prices in the long run.
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The dumbest new smart TV trend: Exclusive content
What's behind the exclusive content push on smart TVs from Vizio, Samsung, and LG
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Peacock hikes its prices again in runup to Olympics
You’ll have to pay more to stream the 2024 Summer Olympics following an upcoming Peacock price hike.
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Spectrum TV Stream and the bundle's continued breakdown
Spectrum's new streaming bundle combines cable news and entertainment channels for $40 per month.
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How to livestream the 2024 NBA Playoffs and Finals
You will likely need a streaming subscription to watch the NBA postseason online. We've listed all your options and include links to get you started.
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The ROXi Interactive Music Channel is coming to NextGen TV
Pearl TV, a consortium of U.S. broadcasters, is also looking to use ROXi’s FastStream interactive television tech for other interactive channels, including sports.
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Roku says 576,000 more of its users were hacked in second attack
Using the same old-school method as an earlier attack, hackers gained access to more than a half million more Roku accounts.
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ISPs are violating the spirit of the FCC Broadband Facts mandate
"Broadband Facts" labels for internet: How to find them for your ISP.
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Roku hackers hijack 15,000 accounts using an old trick
Hackers took control of thousands of Roku accounts and ran up credit card bills with fraudulent purchases, using a tried-and-true method.
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Roku's forced arbitration update leaves users fuming
Friendly reminder from Roku: You don't exactly own your smart TV.
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Max will start cracking down on password sharing, too
Following Netflix and Disney, Max will kick off own password-sharing crackdown later this year.
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Tidal cuts high-res music streaming prices to $10.99 a month
Tidal now offers just a single music-streaming tier that offers lossless, high-resolution, and spatial audio tracks while matching Apple Music prices.
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DRM remains a stumbling block for DVRs embracing ATSC 3.0
Broadcasters tout a new spec for ATSC 3.0 DVR, but DRM concerns linger.
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No, streaming TV doesn't cost $1,000 per year
A study on subscription spending leads to wildly inflated claims about the cost of cord cutting.
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Amazon: "There are no changes coming to Freevee"
Rumors are swirling that the ad-supported Freevee will go away now that Prime Video with ads is here, but Amazon is flatly denying the chatter.
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Now it’s Peacock that might merge with Paramount+
Wait, wasn’t Paramount+ going to merge with Max? Please—that was so yesterday.
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There is no Vudu, only Fandango (at Home, that is)
Fandango is poised to delete one of the oldest brand names in streaming, with Vudu getting a name change to Fandango at Home.
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YouTube TV now lets hoops fans build their own multiviews
Just in time for March Madness, YouTube TV will allow NCAA college basketball and NBA League Pass viewers pick and choose their own multiview games.
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