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Which Roku should you buy? Here's how to pick
Having reviewed the, Roku Express 4K+, Streaming Stick 4K, Ultra, and more, we break down which ones are best.
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User profiles are finally coming to Google TV
Initially promised for last November, multi-user support for Google TV devices is finally rolling out.
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The Weather Channel TV app has something CNN+ didn't: a live feed
You don’t need a cable subscription to stream The Weather Channel–yes, the one on cable–on your streaming box.
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14 tips that will change your Sling TV experience
Become a Sling TV master with these tips for navigating faster, filtering your channel guide, managing your DVR, and more.
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More long-term Netflix subscribers are ditching their subscriptions
Netflix used to be an essential service for many cord-cutters, similar to electricity or gas, but a new survey says once-loyal subscribers are starting to think twice.
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Orphaned CNN+ shows find safe haven on HBO Max and linear CNN
Chris Wallace’s CNN+ talk show will land on both HBO Max and CNN, while an Eva Longoria docuseries intended for CNN+ will now go linear.
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Spotify wants your job to offer paid Premium memberships as a perk
With its Spotify at Work program, the music streaming giant is hoping to partner with companies willing to offer Spotify Premium as an employee benefit.
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Want to watch MLB games for free? Spectrum internet may be all you need
The Bally Sports app is currently streaming free in-market MLB games for Spectrum internet subscribers, with no TV package needed.
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Why is Netflix so late to the live-streaming party?
Amazon, Apple, and Disney+ are all moving ahead with ambitious live-streaming plans this year. Where’s Netflix?
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All-streaming ESPN would be "ultimate fan offering," says Disney CEO
You still can't get all of ESPN on the ESPN+ streaming service, but change is in the air.
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Bluesound's new Hub welcomes turntables, other legacy audio sources
BluOS expands its ecosystem with its $319 hub, which is expected to arrive in June.
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Roku’s top-of-the-line streamer now comes with its best remote
The Voice Remote Pro will replace the step-down “enhanced” remote that originally came with the Roku Ultra.
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YouTube TV unbundles with new standalone Spanish-language plan
Viewers can get the 28 plus-channel Spanish Plan for $35 a month or a Spanish Plus add-on.
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Netflix with ads might arrive before the end of this year
Besides rolling out an ad-supported tier by the end of 2022, Netflix is also expected to start cracking down on password sharing at the same time, according to a report.
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Here’s who qualifies for free high-speed internet service
The Biden administration estimates 48 million households will benefit from the new government subsidies.
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Rumored Xbox streaming device and Samsung app will bring games direct to TV
Is it a stick? Is it a puck? Microsoft is reportedly launching the streamer within the next 12 months.
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Switching from Netflix to HBO Max: Now is the time
Cancelling Netflix? Why HBO Max deserves your attention in 2022.
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Wondery+ becomes first in U.S. to offer Dolby Atmos podcasts
Blood Ties is among three series now available in the immersive sound format.
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Signs point to Disney+ joining Netflix in a password-sharing crackdown
For now, Disney is only asking about the practice in a questionnaire to its subscribers in Spain.
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Roku moves to acquire a 20-percent stake in Starz
Teaming up with a private-equity firm, Roku looks to add more original programming to its streaming platform.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
How to stream local network TV without paying a lot
These are the cheapest ways to watch ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox shows, along with your local news.
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Spotify’s latest venue is a virtual island in Roblox
Spotify joins the metaverse with Spotify Island, a “audio oasis” filled with music-themed mini-games, Easter eggs, and virtual merch.
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Can you tell Pro-Ject’s three new E1 turntables apart?
No way. You’ll have to look inside to see which has a built-in phono preamp, Bluetooth
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Roku drops the needle on Apple Music app
Now you can stream Apple Music tunes on your Roku streaming player, TV, or soundbar.
Reviews
The Beoplay EX true wireless sound oh so sweet
These beautiful in-ear headphones look, fit, and sound so fantastic, you might not care that they don’t offer best-in-class active noise cancelling.
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CNN+, or minus, gets flushed after just 28 days
The short-lived streaming news network had previously announced it would close shop on April 30.
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Bob Dylan's next album will introduce an entirely new analog audio format
Producer calls Ionic Originals ‘the pinnacle of recorded sound’
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Why Charter and Comcast want to be the next Roku
Guess who wants to compete in the streaming wars with their own platform and hardware? Big Cable.
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Vinyl LP sales drove Tyler, the Creator's new album to No. 1 on the charts
It’s the nation’s top album for the second week in a row
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Surprise! TiVo now offers the best streaming TV guide
Two years after launch, the TiVo Stream 4K does a great job making sense of streaming.
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As Netflix nosedives, 31 million people are expected to drop cable by June
YouGov: It’s not just the United States. Great Britain pay-TV subscriptions expected to plunge, too.
Reviews
The Victrola V1 Music System is good for more than just vinyl
This versatile and easy-to-use turntable-based audio system can also host other audio components.
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Monoprice Monolith 600046 turntable review: Great listening, 3 Ways
This inexpensive turntable is a versatile device that’s set up for Bluetooth streaming, ripping vinyl to a computer, or plugging into a home stereo system.
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Netflix is losing subscribers after raising prices
Netflix learns price hikes have consequences as it loses subscribers for the first time in a decade.
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Spotify needs to fix some serious issues
Spotify is great at recommending new music, but where’s the CD-quality audio?
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YouTube Music Premium: Biggest library in the business
Offering access to millions of songs streaming on the YouTube video site, YouTube Music boasts a catalog far bigger that of any other music service. But that doesn't make it perfect.
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TuneIn Premium comes to Alexa devices, but discounts are going away
Good news first: Alexa users can now stream all of TuneIn’s Premium content, including Major League Baseball games and live news broadcasts. The bad news? You can’t sign up for discounted TuneIn Live access anymore.
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Deezer has a huge music library, but the streaming service has glaring flaws
Other music-streaming services offer higher-quality streams at a lower price.
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Amazon’s ad-supported IMDb TV just got a new name
Meet Freevee, the new name for Amazon’s free streaming video service.
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How to get superior streaming movie and TV show recommendations
How to get better Netflix recommendations by using multiple profiles.
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Plex punts on podcasts and web shows
As of this Friday, podcasts and web shows won’t be on the menu for Plex users anymore.
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Apple Music delivers high-quality sound and intense curation
Apple the corporation has always claimed to love music; recent improvements to Apple Music suggest that it’s still true.
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Netflix adds a "two thumbs up" rating
It’s been five years since Netflix nixed five-star viewer ratings for a simple thumbs up or down. Now, users have a third option: two thumbs up.
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Qobuz streams music at the highest quality
Qobuz was the first company to insist there was a market for high-quality streaming. Turns out they were right.
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Amazon Music Unlimited: A relative bargain for Prime members
This streamer offers virtually the same catalog as the competition, but at a lower price.
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Amazon is hiking Music Unlimited prices for Prime members
Amazon Prime members pay a discounted price for Music Unlimited, but that discounted rate is about to go up.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Cord-cutting is still too complicated, and it's not your fault
Cord cutting is still too complicated, and it's not your fault
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Plex aims to be a one-stop streaming shop with universal search
Plex is looking to become your first stop for video streaming with its latest trick: a universal search and discovery tool that includes not just your subscribed streaming services, but also your personal and shared Plex libraries.
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Tidal is a music-streaming service made by artists for music fans
Tidal is infused with a sense of joy about music and discovery.
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