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Sling TV comes to Vizio SmartCast TVs
No longer will SmartCast users need to cast Sling’s live TV channels to their Vizio TVs.
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Netflix’s latest price hikes are harder
Netflix’s Premium plan has finally hit $20 a month, while its Basic plan is now $10. Are you still willing to pay up?
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How much is Hulu? Plans, prices, and deals for cord-cutters
Which Hulu plan is best? We explain all of Hulu's pricing plans, including Hulu + Live TV, and add-ons for channels like ESPN+, Showtime, HBO Max and more.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
4 ways cord-cutters can resolve streaming frustrations
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Nvidia Shield TV devices are being updated to Android TV 11
After skipping Android TV 10, Nvidia is bringing the Android TV 11-based Shield Experience 9.0 update to all of its Shield TV players, including the 2015 versions.
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Roku’s Live TV Zone makes it easier to get your live TV fix
Roku’s new Live TV Zone lets you jump into the streamer’s live TV programming guide as well as tune into recently viewed channels.
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When will Spotify HiFi arrive? Spotify breaks its silence
Spotify finally has an update about its long-awaited Spotify HiFi plan, but don’t get too excited.
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Peacock will stream all of NBC’s Beijing Olympics coverage next month. No, really
The Beijing Winter Games kick off next month, and this time Peacock will stream “everything,” NBCU promises.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Cord-cutting trends we expect to see in 2022
Cord cutting in 2022: Here's what to expect
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YouTube TV users got something good out of the Google-Disney standoff
Disney channels briefly went dark on YouTube TV over the weekend, but viewers won’t go uncompensated.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
YouTube TV vs. Disney: 5 things to know about the blackout
Will YouTube TV have a Disney and ESPN blackout? What cord-cutters need to know.
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YouTube TV might lose Disney channels on Friday
Local ABC affiliates, ESPN, and other Disney-owned networks might disappear from YouTube TV’s lineup if a deal can’t be reached by Friday. Sound familiar?
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Spotify HiFi is still a no-show as the year winds down
Spotify HiFi was supposed to arrive “later this year,” but 2021 is rapidly drawing to a close.
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Light Field Lab’s SolidLight offers a true holographic video display
Many have tried to make a true holographic video display, but none have succeeded—until now.
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Roku and Google strike a last-minute deal on YouTube and YouTube TV
After months of bickering, Roku and Google have settled their differences over the YouTube and YouTube TV apps, leaving only a day to spare before a crucial deadline.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why cord-cutting still beats cable, even with price hikes
Hulu live TV price hike: What it means for cord-cutting.
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Cyber Monday soundbar deals 2021: Where to find the best sales
Ready to upgrade your TV’s audio? We’ve spotted great deals on soundbars from the likes of LG, Polk Audio, Roku, Samsung, Vizio, and more.
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The absurdly cheap Roku LE streamer is on sale for just $15
The 1080p Roku LE is the perfect stocking stuffer for streaming newbies, but this Black Friday special won’t be around for long.
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A cord-cutter’s guide to the best Black Friday 2021 deals
The best Black Friday cord-cutting deals on Roku players, Fire TV sticks, streaming services, antennas, and more.
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Hulu’s Black Friday madness returns: Get a year for just 99 cents a month
Hulu's back with its 99 cents per month offer for the next year for new and returning subscribers.
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Buggy Roku TV or Ultra player? Here’s how to roll back your firmware
After weeks of complaints, Roku is offering a rollback from Roku OS 10.5 for older Roku TV and Ultra player users. Here’s how to do it.
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Spotify heeds Adele, ditches default shuffle button for albums
The streaming giant just disabled auto-shuffling when Premium subscribers stream entire albums, including Adele’s '30.'
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Hulu + Live TV hikes monthly price by $5 while bundling Disney+ and ESPN+
Are you a Hulu + Live TV subscriber who isn’t signed up for Disney+ or ESPN+? Well, you’re about to be.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Smart TV vs. streaming player: Which is best for cord-cutting?
Do you need a streaming device if you have a smart TV? Here's how to decide.
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Tidal unveils a free music streaming tier while adding a cheaper hi-fi option
Besides its new free tier, Tidal now offers two hi-fi plans: CD-quality for $10 a month, and hi-res for $20 a month.
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The Roku LE is a bare-bones 1080p streamer that costs a mere $15
Available at Walmart starting on Black Friday, the 1080p-only Roku LE is absurdly cheap, but it won’t be around for long.
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Black Friday madness continues: The Fire TV Stick is an insane $20
Amazon is currently selling the latest version of its 1080p streaming stick for 50 percent off.
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Dreamstage launches a Roku channel to bring its live-concert experience to living rooms
The streaming service aims to provide a best-in-class audio and video experience for live music streaming.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Fire TV Recast: Still worth buying for cord-cutting?
Amazon's Fire TV Recast is on sale. Should cord cutters still buy it?
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A bunch of Marvel movies on Disney+ are getting the IMAX Enhanced treatment
"Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" is just one of the Marvel epics that will be available in the IMAX Enhanced format.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Which streaming TV device lasts the longest?
Which streaming device gets the longest software support? Roku vs. Fire TV, Apple TV, and more
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Netflix rolls out mobile games for worldwide Android users, iOS support coming soon
The five Android games are free for all Netflix subscribers, with iOS titles “on the way.”
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Roku, YouTube, and the myth of streaming neutrality
Fair and open streaming platforms don't really exist, regardless of what Roku is telling cord-cutters.
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The 30 best scary movies you can stream for free this Halloween
You don’t need to spend a dime to watch these fright-flicks.
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As Roku-Google talks stall, access to YouTube apps hangs in the balance
The two sides don’t appear anywhere close to striking a deal for YouTube TV, and now Google is making noises about the main YouTube app.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
PlayOn—the best streaming DVR—just got a lot pricier
PlayOn kills its Desktop DVR for streaming services; the alternatives are a lot pricier.
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Amazon Music now lets you listen to spatial audio using any headphones
A pair of cans and the Amazon Music mobile app are all you need for Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio playback.
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Apple debuts Siri-only music plan for $4.99 a month
The new, cheaper Apple Music Voice Plan will only work through Siri, and some of Apple Music’s best features aren’t included.
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Stream it in Dolby Atmos with the Roku Ultra set-top box for just $69
Amazon is selling Roku's top-of-the-line Ultra streaming player for 31 percent off the MSRP.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
DirecTV Stream’s cancellation policy is a total mess now
How do you cancel DirecTV Stream? It's not so simple anymore.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
The Roku app is a secret weapon for cord-cutters
The Roku mobile app is full of neat tricks for cord-cutters.
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The NBCUniversal/YouTube TV deal: Winners and losers
NBCU and YouTube TV brokered a last-minute deal over the weekend that averted an NBC blackout on Google’s live-TV service. Here’s who came out on top.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
YouTube TV dropping NBC: The latest affront to cord-cutters (Update)
Is YouTube TV losing NBC channels? What cord-cutters need to know.
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Amazon Glow lets kids and loved ones play together from afar
Amazon’s interactive Glow doesn’t just let you video chat with far-flung tykes, it lets you play with them too.
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YouTube TV users may lose all NBCU channels this week
YouTube says it will lower the price of its live streaming TV service by $10 if Google and NBCU fail to strike a deal by Thursday.
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Scoop up three months of Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible for free
Want to give Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible a try? Amazon is serving up three free months of each right now.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Cord-cutters: Demand that Hulu fix its live-TV DVR
Hulu + Live TV is the most popular cable alternative for cord-cutters, so why is its DVR so bad?
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When will iOS 15’s SharePlay feature arrive? Apple just dropped a big hint
There was no sign of SharePlay when iOS 15 debuted earlier this week, but the anticipated “watch party” feature might not be too far off.
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K supports Dolby Vision
The updated Streaming Stick 4K adds Dolby Vision HDR support, as well as a new quad-core processor and better Wi-Fi.
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