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The Netflix logo in app.

Netflix screwed up, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong

Allowing users to share passwords has come back to bite Netflix where it hurts most — in the wallet.
Apple MLS Season Pass.

Apple’s MLS Season Pass is about more than just streaming games

Apple's MLS Season Pass is now available ahead of the season kickoff February 25, with more than just streaming on the agenda.
YouTube TV on Roku.

YouTube TV loses MLB Network and MLB.TV add-on

YouTube TV subscribers no longer have MLB Network in their listings, and the MLB.TV add-on is gone, too.
Peacock plans on a TV.

Peacock does away with free tier for new subscribers

The Peacock streaming service has quietly killed off its free plan, with new subscribers now required to choose between a $5- or $10-a-month tier.
App icons for Paramount Plus and Showtime.

Showtime is being merged into Paramount+

The premium Showtime service is going to become a part of Paramount+ later in 2023, the company announced.
Puppy Bowl info in a puppy bowl.

How to watch Puppy Bowl 2023

The Puppy Bowl is back for 2023, and it's better than ever, with more dogs, more adoptions, and the fan-favorite water-bowl cam!
Nest Hub Max in the kitchen.

Why the Nest Hub Max still rocks as a kitchen TV

It's getting up there in age, but the Nest Hub Max is still an excellent option for a television in the kitchen.
A family watching the LG CineBeam Portable Projector.

LG’s latest portable CineBeam Projector now available for $600

The CineBeam Smart Portable Projector is aimed at making it easy to take up to a 120-inch picture from one room to another with minimal effort.
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

Netflix to expand paid password sharing in Q1

Netflix says it'll expand its program that aims to curb password sharing — but it didn't give too many more details.
SiriusXM app on Vizio Smartcast.

SiriusXM now has an app for Vizio TVs

You can now stream all the SiriusXM you want, directly from your Vizio TV.
Handoff between Apple iPhone and Apple HomePod second-gen.

The new HomePod is still too expensive, which is exactly how Apple wants it

The new 2023 Apple HomePod shaves $50 off the old price, but still finds itself looking down its nose at the competition.
HBO Max app icon on Apple TV.

Ad-free HBO Max is about to get more expensive

The ad-free tier of HBO Max will become $1 more expensive starting in February, the company announced.
TCL's Scott Ramirez at CES 2023.

Did Roku just upend the midrange TV landscape?

Roku may well have just sent a sizable shockwave through the affordable TV market. The question, really, is a matter of degree.
Yasuhide Mizuno, representative director, chairman and CEO of Sony Honda Mobility Inc., introduces the Afeela EV.

The Sony Honda Afeela car is peak CES, and I’m totally here for it

Where else but CES will you get thousands of people excited for something that won't actually be available for years?
A Roku-branded smart TV.

Roku will start making its own Roku TVs and OLED reference design

In a pretty seismic shift in the smart TV market, Roku announced that it will start selling its own branded Roku TVs instead of only relying on its partners.
The Fox Sports app on a TV.

NFL on Fox look bad? There’s a workaround (or two)

If live sports look laggy on Fox, you might have a couple of options to make things look better.
World Cup in 4K on YouTube TV.

YouTube TV did 4K sports right — so maybe it’s time to cancel it

Live sports were meant to be seen in higher resolution, and at the proper frame rate. But outside of that, is it worth paying for?
Phil Nickinson's empty Twitter feed.

Forget TikTok — it’s time to ban Twitter

Banning TikTok is silly. Twitter — and new owner Elon Musk — is what everyone should be worried about.
Fubo TV.

FuboTV says ‘cybercriminal attack’ behind World Cup outage

FuboTV says a cyberattack was behind a major outage during the World Cup semifinal match between France and Morocco.
World Cup 2022.

How to watch World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022 kicks off in Qatar in late November. Here are all the ways you can watch every match.
Disney Plus on Roku.

Disney+ launches cheaper plan with ads — but not on Roku

You can now get a cheaper Disney+ subscription if you don't mind advertising — and if you're not using Roku.
Amazon Fire TV on Echo Show 15.

Amazon Echo Show 15 is getting the full Fire TV update today

The Amazon Echo Show 15 is getting a software update that nearly turns the wall-mounted screen into a full Fire TV device.
HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video Channels.

HBO Max is back on Amazon Prime Video Channels

You're now once again able to subscribe to HBO Max and watch it via Amazon Prime Video. And there was much rejoicing.
Apple TV 4k (2022) on purple background

The most innovative streaming devices of 2022

Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire TV Cube didn't change a lot in 2022, but they did get better, innovating out of iteration.
The Android TV interface on a TV.

Android 13 is now available for Android TV

Developers now have the full release of Android 13 for Android TV to play with, so get ready for updated apps and fresh software!
Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD.

Get a SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB SSD for a ridiculous price today

You can get a 4TB SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD for a huge discount for Cyber Monday — almost too good to pass up!
Amazon Prime Video Black Friday Deals.

The best Black Friday streaming deals for 2022

Streaming services are offering discounts of up to 50% this Black Friday — but you need to hurry!
photo editing topaz labs denoise ai phil camera

How $80 of photo processing software magically saved me thousands

Don't be afraid of a little photo post-processing — and how Topaz Labs' DeNoise AI can save your nighttime photos.
The Apple TV 4K (2022) and Siri remote on a table.

The 2021 Apple TV 4K at $80 is a near-no-brainer

The 2021 model of Apple TV 4K is a steal in this Black Friday deal.
Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro.

Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro review: put it in the box already!

The Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro is the best Fire TV remote — which is a shame because you'll have to pay extra for it.
YouTube TV clock.

YouTube TV adds a clock to its live guide; Apple TV gets the new UI

YouTube TV has added a clock to its live guide, so you can tell what time it is while watching TV. Which just makes sense.
MediaTeck chip logo.

MediaTek’s new Pentonic 1000 processor may make your next TV even better

Your next TV might well be better (and hopefully cheaper) thanks to the new MediaTek Pentonic 1000 system on a chip.
Live sports on Roku.

Roku looks to make live sports easier to find

Roku has added a new Sports section that looks to make sense out of the myriad channels you have to have to watch live sports.
Hulu app icon on Roku.

Hulu Live and the Disney Bundle are getting more expensive

If you pay for Hulu Live or the Disney Bundle, you'll likely have to pay more starting December 8, 2022.