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Sling TV on a TV.

Sling TV channels, plans, pricing, extras, and more

Sling TV is one of the more affordable streaming options, but that comes at the expense of ease of use, and not having as many channels by default.
Amazon Freevee.

The Digital Trends guide to FAST streaming services

FAST services — short for free ad-supported streaming televisions — are more popular than ever. Here are the ones you need to know about.
The Fubo app is displayed on a Roku device.

Fubo is testing out multiview on Roku devices

Fubo is testing out multiview on Roku devices, but not every Roku player will get the maximum four simultaneous streams.
The Apple TV 4K (2022) and Siri remote on a table.

Best streaming devices for 2024: Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and more

Your TV probably already has all the apps you need to stream all your shows and movies. But you need not settle. Here are the best streaming devices for 2024.
Google TV Streamer alongside Onn 4K Pro and Chromecast With Google TV.

Google TV Streamer vs. Onn 4K Pro

Google TV Streamer and the Onn 4K Pro have a lot of similarities. But it's around the edges where you might find that one fits you better than the other.
Roku kids and family on a rendered TV.

Roku OS 14 is for the kids, and the voice control users

Roku OS 14 will start rolling out to users in the weeks and months ahead, with a few new features on tap.
The 2024 Roku Ultra.

A newer, faster Roku Ultra rolls out for 2024

The Roku Ultra has been updated for 2024 with faster internals and better wireless network support, plus it now comes with Roku's best remote control.
The Google TV Streamer remote control in a very good-looking hand.

How to use the Google TV Streamer remote finder

The Google TV Streamer has added a feature that makes it easy to find a lost remote control. Here's how to use it.
The button on the back of Google TV Streamer can help find your remote — or long press to reset the entire device.

How to factory reset Google TV Streamer

Resetting Google TV Streamer is about as easy as it gets — not that you should have to do it very often, if ever.
The Home Panel on Google TV Streamer.

Google Home panel, AI art are coming to all Google TV devices

The new Google Home panel and AI-generated ambient art features are coming to other Google TV devices, and not just Google TV Streamer. Huzzah.
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Google TV Streamer: everything you need to know

The Google TV Streamer has arrived to replace the company's Chromecast with Google TV for your media consumption needs. Here's everything you need to know.
The Google TV Streamer and its remote control.

Google TV Streamer review: Chromecast hits the awkward preteen years

Google TV Streamer builds on the long legacy of Chromecast with a device that's set to forge the way for the next several years, at least.
The "Apps only mode" Google TV homescreen.

Simplify your Google TV home screen with the ‘Apps only’ option

A buried Apps-only mode strips all the cruft from the Google TV home screen, leaving only the apps that you've already installed. It's magical.
A reminder that HBO Max is becoming Max on May 23, 2023.

Max streaming service: Price, movies, shows, and more

How much does the Max streaming service cost, and what devices can it be streamed on? Our helpful Max guide answers both of those questions and more!
The Instagram app on an iPhone with a secret Meta toggle.

A ‘Meta-only’ button accidentally appeared in the Instagram app

The appearance of a Meta-only Internal post button in the Instagram app probably isn't supposed to be there for you, mere mortal.
The rear of Apple TV 4K.

Should you upgrade to tvOS 18 right away?

TVOS 18 is here for Apple TV hardware. But should you rush out and update? We'll weigh the pros and the very few cons.
The Ray-Ban Meta and Wayfarer glasses.

The biggest problem with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses is time

The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are excellent — but it's unlikely their hardware will last as long as my analog Ray-Bans have.
New AirPods Pro features seen on an iPhone.

AirPods Pro 2 update brings iOS 18 head gestures ahead of public release

You can now nod your head — or shake it — to reply to notifications if you're wearing AirPods Pro.
The AirPods 4 at the Apple Glowtime event on September 9, 2024.

AirPods 4 don’t come with a cable — and that’s a good thing

Apple won't include a charging cable with the AirPods 4, which is both a good thing and a bad thing in the near future. But in the long run, it's a plus.
iPhone 16 Pro.

Apple’s 128GB iPhones remain an insult to our wallets

The iPhone 16 still starts with a mere 128GB of storage. In 2024. And that's an option that most people should ignore, even if it is the least expensive.
A pair of Apple AirPods Pro in an open case with a swimming pool in the background.

New AirPods Pro features take your hearing health seriously

The new AirPods Pro go long on hearing health with new hearing aid features that will work in conjunction with health care providers.
The AirPods 4.

Apple’s newest AirPods 4 add affordable ANC and wireless charging

Apple's newest AirPods and AirPods Pro are here. They're better than the last ones, of course. But you knew that already, didn't you.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses next to a pool.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses get ‘major’ update with minor feature

We're now on Version 8.0 of the Ray-Ban Meta software that powers the glasses, but this update doesn't appear to be that exciting. Unless you're into Facebook.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023).

The best Amazon Fire TV device you should buy in 2024

There's no shortage of Amazon Fire TV devices out there — but we've nailed down the three you should actually consider.
The X TV app on LG smart TVs.

Elon Musk’s X TV is now available in your living room

X now has a video-centric app available on smart TVs and other streaming platforms.
The Sonos app on an iPhone next to a crossword puzzle on an iPad.

Sonos’ public Trello board doesn’t delight

A public-facing Trello board of upcoming fixes doesn’t do anything to speed up the process of fixing what went wrong with Sonos. It’s a distraction.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

MLS Season Pass is free — for some — for the rest of the 2024 season

Apple TV+ subscribers will get MLS Season Pass free for the rest of the season. Everyone else can get it for just $10.
Apple TV's Insight feature showing character and music information on screen.

What is Apple TV? Price, hardware, software, and more

Is Apple TV the right streaming ecosystem for your home system? What does it offer? Our guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Apple TV.
The Where to Watch feature in the ESPN app on an iPhone.

ESPN just made it easier to figure out where to watch live sports

You can now more easily see exactly when — and where — live sports will be available on TV and streaming, thanks to an update to the ESPN app and website.
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones in orange.

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 review: better audio for the active set

The OpenRun Pro 2 take what Shokz has done well — open-ear headphones for active types of folks — and made them sound much better.
Tidal on Plex on a TV.

Plex is losing Tidal integration this fall

Plex is losing its integration with the Tidal music service (or maybe it's the other way around) in late October 2024.
A screenshot of teaser video for the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2.

Shokz teases new OpenRun Pro 2 headphones coming this week

Shokz is teasing a new set of bone-conducting headphones — the OpenRun Pro 2 — that's set to be announced on August 28, apparently.
A handout image of the Samsung Premiere 9 laser projector.

Samsung adds two more ultra short throw projectors to its Premiere lineup

The Samsung Premiere 9 and Premiere 7 add two very capable laser projectors to the company's ultra short throw lineup.
The Sonos Ace headphones, Arc Soundbar, and Move speaker.

Sonos CEO ‘faces the music’ in Reddit Q&A

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence joined a Reddit Q&A and answered some burning questions as the company continues to try to rectify a botched software rollout.