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Deezer Wants to Help You Name That Tune
The music streaming service has come up with a feature to distinguish itself from the competition.
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Amazon’s new Fire TV devices steal the best ideas from everyone else
From the new Fire TV Cube's 4K upscaling to the Alexa Voice Remote Pro's backlit buttons, Amazon's 2022 streaming devices take inspiration from others.
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Amazon's refreshed Fire TV Cube boasts beefier processor, Wi-Fi 6E
The revamped Fire TV Cube is the first streaming video player to support the Wi-Fi 6E standard, Amazon says, while a new Alexa voice remote offers a remote-finding feature.
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The Chromecast with Google TV HD is a cheap streamer with no surprises
Google's $30 streaming dongle takes on the Roku Express and Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite.
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Streaming DVR face-off: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, & the rest
Can you cut the cord and still have a DVR? You can with live TV services such as YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
How-To
Advanced cord-cutting tricks for Channels DVR
Learn to replace TiVo and create your ideal TV setup with Channels DVR.
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How (and why) to use Channels DVR for cord-cutting
Channels DVR pulls all your TV in to one place and gets rid of the commercials.
How-To
How to recover a deleted Spotify playlist
Did you just zap a Spotify playlist you’ve been working on for years? Don't fret. You can recover any deleted Spotify playlist in just a few clicks.
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Every cord-cutter should know this subscription trick
Immediate cancellation: The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know.
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Roku's next software update changes everything
Roku OS 11.5's Save List and Continue Watching features mark a big shift in Roku's approach to streaming,
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Tune in to Thursday Night Football with help from Alexa
Alexa can now drop you directly into Amazon's Thursday Night Football stream, as well as gather stats, help you record the game, and follow your favorite team.
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Roku OS 11.5 boosts "continue watching" and "save list" features
With the arrival of OS 11.5, Roku users will have a much easier time picking up shows where they left off, while the save list jumps from mobile to the main Roku interface.
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Control your streaming costs with limited-use credit cards
Virtual credit cards from Privacy.com can help you stick to a streaming budget and avoid bill shock.
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A cheaper HD-only Chromecast: What it might cost
A refreshed version of Google's 1080p-only Chromecast is reportedly "imminent," and its potential price tag is coming into focus.
Reviews
Tablo Quad DVR review
Tablo's quad-tuner DVR maintains an edge over competitors with simple setup, reasonable prices, and some neat new features.
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Is Tablo DVR still worth it in 2022?
Tablo can turn a single antenna into a whole-home DVR. Here's how it compared to the alternatives.
Reviews
Tablo Dual Lite DVR review
The Tablo Dual Lite is the best DVR for most cord-cutters, though some sticking points haven't changed.
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The Paramount+/Showtime bundle arrives in a single app
As promised, you can now subscribe to the Paramount+ and Showtime bundle and access everything within the Paramount+ app.
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Netflix with ads could cost between $7 and $9 a month
More details are trickling out about Netflix's upcoming ad-supported plan, including word that the "with ads" tier could cost as little as $7 a month.
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Paying for TV is getting way too complicated
Between direct sign-ups, in-app purchases, live TV add-ons, and a la carte "Channels" stores, signing up for streaming services isn't so simple anymore.
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Plex users urged to reset passwords after data breach
Email addresses, usernames, and encrypted passwords were compromised in the attack, Plex says, so now's a good time to change your password.
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Amazon discontinues its Fire TV Recast over-the-air DVR
You can still snag the 1TB version of Amazon's DVR for over-the-air recordings, but only while supplies last.
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Amazon Prime Video vs Hulu vs Netflix
Which streaming service delivers the best original entertainment, user interface, and bottom-line value to cord-cutters?
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Disney+ and Hulu get hefty price hikes
Starting in December, you'll be paying three bucks more for Disney+ each month, and Hulu is getting more expensive too.
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HBO Max ushers in streaming TV’s bean-counting era
Streaming TV is going to get more annoying as services like HBO Max tighten their belts.
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Spotify makes it easier to keep music and podcasts separate
Don’t want podcasts cluttering your Spotify tunes, or vice versa? A new filter on the Spotify home screen can help.
How-To
15 essential HBO Max tips
These are the best ways to figure out what to watch, manage your watchlist, pick a profile pic, and more.
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Roku's What to Watch can't compete with Fire TV and Google TV
Roku's new recommendation system is less useful than Fire TV, Google TV, and Apple TV
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Spotify rolls out separate Play and Shuffle buttons
Spotify Premium users will soon get a more prominent choice between Play and Shuffle when teeing up albums and playlists.
How-To
Apple TV: How to close switch between apps
Want to force quit a buggy Apple TV app, or quickly change from one app to the other? Here's the trick.
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Don't pay for NFL+
There are lots of ways to stream live NFL games that don't involve an NFL+ subscription.
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NFL+ kicks off with live NFL games on mobile devices
The NFL's new streaming service lets you watch local regular- and postseason matchups starting at $4.99 a month, but only on your phone or tablet.
How-To
Change your Disney+ parental controls to prep for 'Deadpool'
R-rated movies 'Deadpool,' 'Deadpool 2,' and 'Logan' are coming to Disney+. Here's how to change your parental control settings to protect your tykes.
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Netflix password-sharing crackdown expands to more countries
Seeking to rein in password sharers, Netflix is rolling out an "add a home" feature to five Latin American countries.
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ESPN+ will hike its monthly price to $9.99, a $3 monthly increase
ESPN+ just raised its prices last year, and now it's doing it again.
Reviews
WiiM Mini: Audiophile quality for just $99
Connect this tiny puck to your favorite amp or powered speakers and stream Hi-Res music anywhere in your home for a song.
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Netflix with ads is coming soon, with help from Microsoft
Netflix is joining forces with Microsoft in its quest to launch an ad-supported tier, possible as soon as the end of the year.
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Of course YouTube TV is winning now
YouTube TV has more subscribers than any other live TV streaming service, and it's obvious why.
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Streaming video DVR explained
We're often asked whether there's a DVR for streaming video services. The answer is complicated.
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Netflix bows spatial audio for stereo playback devices
You don’t need a Dolby Atmos soundbar anymore to get spatial audio effects from Netflix titles.
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The best free streaming TV apps you've never heard of
Watch free classic movies, cult films, offbeat sports, and more with these offbeat streaming sources.
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Master your Android TV with these 25 tips
A guide to making the most of Sony TVs, Nvidia Shield TV boxes, and other Android TV devices.
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Roku remote not working? Here are your options
Here are the best replacement remotes for Roku streaming players, and for Roku TVs from TCL, Sharp, Hisense, and others.
How-To
Roku feeling slow? This remote control trick will help
Make a slow Roku feel faster with these remote control shortcuts.
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Apple's Major League Soccer deal is how sports streaming should work
MLS fans will only need one service to watch everything. Isn't that refreshing?
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Apple snaps up streaming rights to Major League Soccer
In a blockbuster deal, Apple will soon be the exclusive home of MLS for the next 10 years.
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Microsoft just turned your Samsung TV into an Xbox
Not only can you watch Halo on a smart TV, you can now play it too, with Microsoft unveiling a new Xbox app that–for now, anyway–is exclusive to Samsung.
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A cheaper, HD-only Chromecast with Google TV could be coming soon
Google appears to be prepping a revamped 1080p Chromecast with its Google TV interface.
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How the Apple TV could be better
tvOS 16 is coming this fall, but it won't bring any big changes for Apple TV. Here's how Apple's streaming box could be improved.
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