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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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Roku's forced arbitration update leaves users fuming
Friendly reminder from Roku: You don't exactly own your smart TV.
News
Max will start cracking down on password sharing, too
Following Netflix and Disney, Max will kick off own password-sharing crackdown later this year.
News
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.
News
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.
Reviews
Xumo Stream Box review: Good, but not best in class
The Xumo Stream Box combines streaming and cable into one interface, with mixed results.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
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.
Updated
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.
News
Now it’s Peacock that might merge with Paramount+
Wait, wasn’t Paramount+ going to merge with Max? Please—that was so yesterday.
News
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.
News
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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Amazon & other streamers turn audiovisual quality into an upsell
Streaming in 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos might soon cost extra. Here's what you need to know.
News
Max’s live sports tier will offer Dolby Vision (take that, Amazon)
Miss Dolby Vision on Prime Video with ads? Worry not, as you can now get a dose of Dolby Vision HDR on Max's sports add-on tier.
News
Prime Video subscribers to Amazon: Ads? See you in court
A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of the old bait-and-switch for injecting ads into Prime Video.
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Dolby Atmos, Vision missing from Amazon Prime Video with ads
You'll need to pay more to restore Dolby Vision HDR and object-based Dolby Atmos sound to your Prime Video account.
Feature
ESPN as a standalone streaming service is coming in 2025
Even as it eyes a joint sports bundle with Fox and Warners, Disney is forging ahead with a standalone streaming version of ESPN.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Disney, Warner, Fox sports streaming deal blows up the TV bundle
For the first time, programmers are splitting off sports and broadcast channels from the rest of their cable-channel lineups.
News
All the ways you can stream the 2024 Super Bowl
Options abound for checking out the match between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on whatever screen you choose.
News
Following Netflix, Hulu begins password-sharing crackdown
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown worked like a charm. Now, it's Hulu's turn to clamp down on password sharing.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
What TV entertainment trend will come after cord-cutting?
How the state of TV may evolve after cord-cutting, from the rise of free streaming to the return of scrappier approaches.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Sling's free streaming DVR puts Tubi and Pluto on notice
Sling Freestream adds a 10-hour DVR that lets you skip through commercials.
Opinion
Netflix's 3-pronged strategy is working, like it or not
Price hikes, a password-sharing crackdown, and ads. Hate 'em? Sure, but get used to it. They're what put Netflix back on top.
News
Netflix ready to rumble with live WWE wrestling
With its $5 billion deal for the WWE's weekly "Raw" flagship, Netflix just jumped into the ring with other sports-streaming competitors.
News
Get ready for more ads on the Roku home screen
Roku already has ads on the home screen of its streaming sticks and TVs, but now it’s eying additional “immersive” and interactive ads, according to a report.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Explore the hidden search features inside your streaming device
How to make the best use of your TV streamer's search tool.
Feature
Matter Casting looks superior to AirPlay, Chromecast. Can it win?
Amazon is spearheading a clever new standard for sending video from phones to TVs. Will anyone care?
News
Peacock's exclusive NFL playoff game was just the beginning
Sunday's streaming-only AFC wild-card game was a huge hit, and given the monster ratings, it won't be the last.
News
These are the streaming apps coming to the Apple Vision Pro
You'll have plenty of streaming options when Apple Vision Pro arrives next month, but the biggest streaming player appears to be sitting out the launch.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why you might finally want ATSC 3.0 in 2024
A look at the state of ATSC 3.0 in 2024, including new features, external tuner boxes, and TV support.
News
Amazon bows open Matter Casting standard for video
Taking on the proprietary Apple AirPlay and Chromecast protocols, Matter Casting is an open standard for casting video to your TV or another video device.
News
ROXi music-streaming service set to stir up a stagnant market
The all-new streaming service is launching this quarter with both internet and—in a first—NextGen TV versions.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The brilliant Roku feature that time forgot
Roku's "My Feed" tracked streaming prices to help save money. Now it's gone.
News
No joke: ESPN8 The Ocho becomes ESPN's first FAST channel
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to witness the greatest happening in streaming: namely, ESPN8 The “Ocho,” which just became a permanent fixture in ESPN’s streaming strategy.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
How streaming got worse in 2023 (and what you can do about it)
The five worst cord cutting trends of 2023, from price hikes to password sharing crackdowns.
News
Could Max end up merging with Paramount+?
The CEOs of the parent companies of Max and Paramount+ met in New York this week. Guess what they talked about.
News
Now there’s a native Apple TV app for NordVPN
Apple TV owners can now install VPN apps, just as those with Amazon Fire TV Sticks and other streaming devices that natively support VPNs.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The new Apple TV home screen is so close to nailing it. If only…
Apple's tvOS 17.2 update brings big changes to the TV app, including a way to filter the home screen by streaming service.
News
Google TV devices are getting more speed enhancements
Google is rolling out speed-boosting updates aimed at optimizing memory and storage for Google TV streaming players.
News
Say goodbye to the iTunes Movies & TV Shows apps on Apple TV
With the release of tvOS 17.2, you'll need to go to Apple’s TV app to rent or purchase movies and TV shows on an Apple TV.
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You may soon be hearing more Atmos tracks on Apple Music
Apple will reportedly give "added weighting" to Dolby Atmos music tracks starting next year, thus incentivizing more musicians to mix their songs in the format.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
2023 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
These streaming devices, streaming services, and over-the-air tools make cord-cutting easier in 2023.
News
Get ready for Hulu in your Disney+
Starting today, subscribers to the Disney Bundle will see Hulu content within the Disney+ app.
News
You can now join Zoom meetings on your Apple TV
Ready to Zoom in your living room? All you need is an Apple TV 4K and a recent iPhone.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
This free app makes Google TV so much better
TVQuickActions: This free app adds an "all apps" shortcut and more to Google TV devices.
Updated
Plex users rage over Discover Together privacy concerns
Some Plex users were blissfully unaware that their watch histories were being shared with others, until the weekly activity emails began to arrive.
News
Walmart's new $15 HD Google TV streaming stick goes on sale
Just as expected, Walmart has unveiled a revamped budget HD streaming stick, complete with Google TV and a remote.
Deal
Cyber Monday streaming deals: Max, Hulu, Paramount+, and more
Time is running out to grab steep discounts from the biggest streaming services, from Hulu and Max to Peacock and Paramount+.
Deal
Best Cyber Monday deals on Fire Sticks
Black Friday has come and gone, but we're still seeing great deals on Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks, Roku players, and more.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Black Friday streaming deals: Buy this, not that
Black Friday can be a great time to save money on streaming, but it can also be a source of wasteful spending.
Reviews