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Blu-ray is going the way of vinyl, if we’re lucky
You might not find any Blu-ray discs at Best Buy starting next year, but that's doesn't mean the Blu-ray format is dead.
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Netflix drops support for more streaming devices
Another wave of Netflix subscribers just learned their streaming players won't work with Netflix anymore. We can help you pick a new one.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
For the love of all that is holy: No more Micro-USB ports on media streamers
Roku and Amazon keep using the outdated Micro-USB connector on their streaming devices.
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Is this handy Apple tvOS 17 feature about to get better?
For now, the Apple TV 4K's new Enhance Dialogue feature only works with the latest HomePod, but there are signs it could soon support the first HomePod and HomePod mini, too.
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Best Fire Stick deals for October Prime Day
Looking to save on a Fire TV stick? Prime Big Deal Days just started, and we've got killer streaming stick discounts from both Amazon and Roku.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Disney+ and Hulu price hikes: How to prepare yourself
Save money on Disney+ and Hulu, even after the October 12 price hikes.
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Roku players add Google Photos support, expert picture settings
Roku's Photo Stream feature will finally hook into Google Photos following a slated Roku OS update. On-screen picture settings are coming, too.
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Discovery+ is getting a price hike, just like every other streamer
You'll now have to pay $2 a month extra to stream the standalone ad-free version of Discovery+.
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AMC+ is the latest streamer to go the ad-supported way
As promised earlier this year, AMC Networks is rolling out an ad-supported version of AMC+, joining the ranks of Netflix, Disney+, Max, and (soon) Amazon Prime Video.
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Disney+ sets the table for its own password-sharing crackdown
A revised Disney+ user agreement that specifically forbids accounts sharing is making its way around Canada, and it's bound for the U.S. soon.
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What is Bluetooth LE Audio? A minor wireless audio improvement
The latest update to the Bluetooth standard delivers better connectivity—and a small bump in audio quality compared to the aging SBC codec.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Max's sports streaming plans change everything
The Max B/R Sports add-on has the same sports coverage as TNT and TBS, and that's a big deal.
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Amazon updates its Fire TV sticks, dials up LLM-aided search
Alexa, what’s the name of the comedy show with that guy from “Breaking Bad”?
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Max is rolling out a live sports add-on tier for $10 a month
The new Max tier will offer a menu of MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA March Madness, and U.S. Soccer action, provided you’re willing to pay extra.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Spectrum, Disney didn't fix the cable bundle, they just tweaked it
Details on Spectrum's new deal to include Disney+, and why it doesn't change much for TV bundling.
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NFL Sunday Ticket free trial now available, but there’s a catch
YouTube's 7-day free trial of NFL Sunday Ticket comes with some serious strings attached. Get the details before you sign up.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The Disney-Spectrum blackout is actually a good thing–really
Why Disney and Spectrum are fighting, and what it means for the future of pay TV.
Deal
Get three months of Disney+ for just $1.99 per month
This September, Disney+ is offering three months of streaming for the lowest price we've seen so far, and the deal is available for both new and returning subscribers.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Tablo’s new over-the-air DVR is a total reboot
Details on Tablo's fourth-gen DVR, which records over-the-air and free streaming channels with no subscription fees.
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Netflix password sharing crackdown: What you need to know
After years of looking the other way, Netflix has finally begun cracking down on U.S. password sharers. Here's what to expect.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Streaming video devices have peaked
Leaked images of a new Roku Ultra show how little progress streaming players are making these days.
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Live CNN news is coming to Max next month
Proving the rumors true, Max has announced that it will soon debut CNN Max, a 24/7 live streaming channel from CNN that's focused on breaking news.
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5 best new Apple TV features coming in tvOS 17
From FaceTime to the ability to find a missing Siri remote, Apple TV will be getting a bevy of nifty new features with the arrival of tvOS 17 in September.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Ignore the haters: Streaming still saves you money in 2023
Why streaming TV is still cheaper than cable in 2023.
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NFL Sunday Ticket monthly installment plan is available after all
In an apparent about-face, YouTube says football fans in most states will be able to pay for NFL Sunday Ticket in monthly installments rather than all at once.
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Amazon Music Unlimited tees up price hike for Prime members
Six months after raising prices for non-Prime subscribers of Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon is hiking music prices for Prime members, too.
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This just in: Streaming TV is not a fad
In a first, broadcast and cable viewership sank below 50 percent of overall TV usage last month, while streaming hit an all-time high.
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Turns out streaming isn't a bargain anymore
Cord-cutting used to be a tremendous value compared to cable, but those days are over following a spate of streaming price hikes.
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NFL+ raises prices, but adds NFL RedZone for TVs and mobile
Yet another price hike arrives for a streaming service, but the price increase for NFL+ comes with a tempting sweetener.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Should you get NFL Sunday Ticket through Verizon?
Verizon NFL Sunday Ticket deal: Get it for free, but read the fine print to know what you're getting–and giving up.
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Disney+ announces password-sharing crackdown, price hikes
Disney+ will begin its own password-sharing crackdown in 2024, while price hikes are coming to both Disney+ and Hulu.
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Max is reportedly prepping a sports tier with live streaming
Max will double down on live sports with a new tier catering to MLB, NBA, and NHL fans, according to a report.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why over-the-air DVR is still worth it
Sick of streaming TV limitations? Consider an antenna and an over-the-air DVR to go with it.
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Smart Answers: GenAI tool makes it easier to find the info you need
Don't wait for content to find you: Smart Answers combines the expertise of TechHive editors with the computational power of GenAI to quickly serve up exactly the information you need.
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Horror streamer Shudder tees up spooky price increase
AMC-owned Shudder is scaring up a price hike, increasing its subscription rate by a buck a month.
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NASA's own 'plus' streaming service is ready for liftoff
Set to launch later this year, NASA+ will offer access to live mission streams, original shows, and a "handful" of new series. Oh, and the price is right.
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‘My Netflix’ tab for mobile makes it easier to start streaming
The new "My Netflix" tab for iOS and Android should speed the process of finding favorite videos while you're on the go.
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Spotify hikes its Premium prices, still no Spotify HiFi yet
Spotify has finally raised its paid individual, family, and Duo plans, but those hoping for lossless Spotify streaming in the bargain will be disappointed.
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There's a silver lining to Netflix's password sharing crackdown
The Netflix password sharing crackdown is working so well that the streamer won't be raising prices anytime soon.
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Netflix has quietly removed its Basic plan in the US and UK
There are now only three Netflix plans to choose from, and one has ads.
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Peacock price hike arrives, a first for the streamer
Peacock's pricing had held steady since its 2020 launch, but the Comcast-owned streamer is set to start charging more.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
DAZN streaming service: Reviving one of cable's worst features
DAZN traps users with 12-month subscription commitments and 30-day notice requirements for cancellation.
Best Deals
Prime Day streaming deals: Save big on Max, Paramount+, AMC+ and more
Save big now on streaming services such as Max, Paramount+, AMC+, Starz, PBS, and more with these steep Amazon Prime Day discounts.
Best Deals
Best Fire Stick deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Amazon Prime Day is the best time to snag a Fire TV stick, along with Nvidia and Roku devices, too.
Deal
Snag Amazon's Fire TV Stick for just $16.99 during Prime Day
We've never seen the Amazon Fire TV Stick sell for this cheap, but this gotta-have Prime Day deal won't last long.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Hollywood screwed up on streaming, now they're making you pay
Streaming services are getting worse, and it's not your fault.
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Tidal queues up a price hike for its HiFi tier
The price of Tidal’s standard HiFi plan is going up to $10.99 a month, a $1-a-month price hike.
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Cheaper Walmart streaming player with Google TV on the way
Documents detailing a new 1080p-capable Google TV streaming player from Walmart's Onn brand just hit the FCC.
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Tidal: FLAC is now our ‘preferred’ high-res format, not MQA
One of the biggest proponents of the troubled MQA audio format now prefers the open-source FLAC codec instead.
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