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The Roku Voice Remote Pro, and the Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro.

Roku and Amazon are so close to making subtitles easy to toggle

While it's relatively easy to toggle captions and subtitles inside apps, two remote controls are frustratingly close to make it a one-button endeavor.
The Disney World castle as seen in the Disney+ streaming app.

Disney already knows if you’re sharing your streaming account

Disney says it's going to put a stop to the sharing of streaming accounts in 2024 — and it already knows who's doing it.
The Apple Music Discovery Station on an iPhone.

No, Apple Music’s new Discovery Station won’t kill Spotify

Apple Music's new Discovery Station may well be fine, but it absolutely will not drive Spotify out of business.
Disney Plus on Roku.

Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ get new pricing schemes this fall

Disney is adding even more pricing options for Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN+, and is expanding its with-advertising options to Canada and Europe.
A Lionel Messi promo for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Yep, Messi has made MLS Season Pass even more popular

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV saw its three most-viewed matches between July 19 and July 26 — which happens to coincide with Lionel Messi joining the league.
NFL Sunday Ticket info for YouTube TV as seen on a phone.

Verizon is giving away NFL Sunday Ticket for free

Verizon is giving away free subscriptions to NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023-24 season as the games make the switch to YouTube and YouTube TV.
Spotify on an iPhone.

Spotify CEO says a HiFi option ‘has value,’ but only for ‘aficionados’

Spotify CEO David Ek threw another splash of cold water on any sort of HiFi plan, despite the company saying one was coming some two years ago.
Fox Sports Women's World Cup logo.

How to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The FIFA Women's World Cup is set to take place this year in New Zealand and Australia. Here's how to watch every game.
The My Netflix section of the Netflix app on an iPhone.

New My Netflix tab looks to make streaming on the go a bit easier

Netflix has updated its mobile apps with a new My Netflix section that's aimed at making finding something to watch that much easier when you're on the go.
Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

As expected, Spotify Premium is now more expensive

Most of Spotify's Premium plans are getting more expensive — the first price increase implemented by the company.
Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

Spotify set to finally announce a price increase, WSJ reports

The Wall Street Journal reports that Spotify Premium is set to increase by $1 as the company still seeks profitability.
YouTube Premium on iPhone.

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are now more expensive, too

Get ready to pay a little more for an individual subscription to YouTube Premium or YouTube Music.
The Netflix logo in app.

Netflix kills Basic plan in U.S., U.K. as ads bring in more revenue

Netflix has already said its ad-supported plan is more lucrative than its $10 per month Basic plan, and so it's killing the latter in more countries.
The Peacock TV app.

It’s going to be more expensive to stream Yellowstone

It's going to cost you a little more to subscribe to Peacock starting in August. Here's what you need to know.
Apple TV Sleep Timer options.

How to set a sleep timer on Apple TV

Apple TV finally has a sleep timer, which will turn off the hardware and your television after a set amount of time. Here's how to use it.
The Roku Channel app on Google TV.

The Roku Channel is now available as a Google TV app

The Roku Channel — the free, ad-supported streaming service from Roku — is now available on Google TV and Android TV as a standalone app.
A press image of the Samsung 83-inch S90C OLED television.

This Samsung S90C OLED TV news is literally huge

Samsung's excellent S90C OLED line now comes in a whopping 83 inches, with a price tag to match.
The cast of SpaceCamp pose for a photo.

SpaceCamp, the amazing 1986 film, is stuck in a streaming black hole

Released months after the space shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, SpaceCamp disappeared from pop culture despite a standout cast and legendary composer.
Phil's backyard. It's perfect.

Six years in hell: My aging Sonos speakers have survived outside

We wouldn't recommend leaving an expensive Sonos speaker outside all day and all night. In Florida. In the heat and humidity. And yet ...
The back of the Google Pixel Tablet.

We already had a Pixel Tablet 12 years ago — you just forgot about it

We've tried the whole tablet-and-speaker dock thing before, going all the way back to 2011. The experience hasn't gotten any better — not even with the Google Pixel Tablet.
The Lightning connection on the AirPods Pro case.

A new USB-C case may be in AirPods Pro’s future

It's no great secret that Apple is moving to USB-C, but the switch may not be quite what you think at first.
The box for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

How we test streaming video devices

Whether it's Roku, Amazon, Apple, or others — we apply the same standards to every streaming device that comes our way. Here's how we test them.
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

DirecTV Stream will have NFL RedZone, for what it’s worth

NFL RedZone and the NFL Network will still be available on DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, and U-verse, leaving the legacy services at least some football.
Formula E is coming to The Roku Channel in 2024.

Formula E adds Roku for streaming and expands on CBS

Formula E will find 11 races streamed on The Roku Channel, starting with its 2024 season.
YouTube TV and Hulu apps on the Roku homescreen.

YouTube TV is expanding multiview to more than just sports

YouTube TV will now let you watch news, weather and business channels alongside live sports, all at the same time.
Amazon Echo Buds 2023 edition in their case.

Amazon Echo Buds 2023 review: Alexa’s in your ear for just $50

The Amazon Echo Buds are a perfectly fine set of inexpensive earbuds. That's it. Nothing overly wrong, but nothing really remarkable, either.
Artwork on an Amazon Echo Show 5.

Amazon Echo Show 5 review: the third gen’s the charm

The 2023 Echo Show 5 is a fine update to the smallest Alexa smart display, but we'd probably wait for it to go on sale.
Inter Miami on MLS Season Pass.

Messi in Miami is huge for Apple and MLS Season Pass

The world's greatest football (soccer!) player is headed to Inter Miami. That's huge for MLS — as well as Apple.
YouTube TV family sharing.

YouTube TV password sharing — is that even a thing?

Folks worried about a YouTube TV crackdown on password sharing need to remember that a Google account isn't the same as a Netflix account.
VPN listing in the Apple TV App Store.

VPNs are coming to Apple TV in tvOS 17

Get ready for an influx of VPN apps as virtual private networks make their way to Apple TV in tvOS 17.
FaceTime on Apple TV.

Apple TV getting FaceTime, Memories screensaver, and remote finder

Apple TV is set to get a bevy of new features in tvOS 17.
Vimeo app icon on Apple TV.

Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting

YouTube alternative Vimeo has announced that it's ending support for its apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV in favor of casting.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV adds Magnolia Network and other FAST channels

Joanna and Chip Gaines' Magnolia Network — and a handful of other FAST channels — is now available on YouTube TV.
The Amazon Echo Pop and its retail box.

Amazon Echo Pop Review: a perfectly priced Alexa

The Amazon Echo Pop is the least expensive way to get into the Alexa ecosystem — and you basically get what you pay for. Which is good.