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YouTube's hottest new product: An unskippable 30-second ad
Advertisers will soon be able to pay extra for half-minute YouTube ads on connected TVs that can’t be skipped.
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Live TV streaming services are blowing it on basic DVR
Cable alternatives such as YouTube TV make it hard to distinguish between DVR recordings and ad-supported video.
News
Disney+ paints a bleak future for ad-free TV
Disney+ is raising prices for its commercial-free plan, while keeping prices the same with ads.
Opinion
Disney+, Hulu, and the consolidation of the big streamers
HBO Max and Discovery+, Paramount+ and Showtime, now Disney+ and Hulu. Will Peacock be the next streamer to get consolidated?
Feature
Walmart+ streaming benefits: Here's what you get
Besides free shipping and cheaper gas, Walmart+ members now get access to Paramount+ and other streaming services, but there are strings attached.
News
Disney+ dropping support for Roku 4 streaming player
Roku's original 4K streaming player soon won't be able to stream Disney+ videos, following Roku's decision to end OS updates for the aging hardware.
Feature
Just what is Plex Pass, anyway?
Should you pay for Plex Pass? Here's everything you need to know before buying a subscription.
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Cut your cable bill without cutting the cord
Start using your TV provider's streaming apps instead of paying ridiculous equipment rental fees.
News
Google TV devices just got a nice performance boost
A recent update for Google TV-powered streaming players adds a hibernation mode for background apps while also improving wake and response times.
News
Amazon will add more than 100 Prime Video titles to Freevee
"Reacher," "The Summer I Turned Pretty," "The Terminal List," and other Prime Video shows will soon land on Amazon's ad-supported Freevee service.
News
Netflix lost 1M users in Spain after password-sharing crackdown
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown could pose serious risks from the streamer, if recent usage numbers from Spain are any indication.
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Discover the secret features of your media streamer's remote
Need help navigating streaming apps? Don't neglect the press-and-hold technique. Your streamer's remote is capable of more than meets the eye.
Updated
DirecTV Stream review: Sports, a cable-like experience, but pricey
You'll get best-in-class sports coverage with a very cable-like TV experience, but DirecTV Stream costs a lot more than the competition.
News
Walmart's $19.88 Onn Google TV 4K streaming box breaks cover
Surprise! Walmart's unannounced Google TV streaming box supports 4K video, it's cheap, and it's in stores. All you have to do is find one.
News
Netflix’s DVD business has at least one interested buyer
The company behind Redbox's red DVD kiosks is eyeing Netflix's red envelopes, but Netflix might not want to sell.
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Netflix is quitting the rental biz, but lots of places still rent DVDs
Netflix is ending DVD rentals in September. Here's what to use instead.
News
NFL Sunday Ticket monthly plan isn't happening, YouTube says
Just because NFL Sunday Ticket is going the streaming way doesn't mean any pricing innovations are on the horizon.
News
Netflix will shutter its DVD business in September
It's the end of an era, as Netflix announces the end of its 25-year DVD-by-mail service.
News
Amazon Prime Video is making it easier to hear dialogue
A new, AI-powered "dialogue boost" feature is designed to enhance the voices that might otherwise be drowned out by music and effects.
News
Netflix’s Love is Blind debacle proves live events aren’t so easy
Netflix’s first try at streaming a live event, Chris Rock’s "Selective Outrage" special, went off mostly without a hitch. Its second attempt? Not so much.
Now Streaming
These are the best original movies on Hulu
Hulu has produced some great movies, and these 18 films are the best of the best.
Reviews
Apple Music Classical review: Classical music done right
Comprehensive curation and vastly improved metadata combine to make an intimidating genre more accessible for new listeners.
Deal
Paramount+ and Showtime: How to get the bundle for free
The latest Paramount+ free coupon codes allow for a free month of Showtime as well.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
What's up with Netflix's password sharing crackdown?
Netflix's plans to hinder password sharing—which it planned to roll out in Q1 2023—haven't materialized in the United States.
News
Spotify still dragging its feet on HomePod, AirPlay 2 support
Apple opened up the HomePod to third-party music services nearly three years ago, yet Spotify still doesn't support Apple's smart speaker. What gives?
News
Apple Music Classical: 5 biggest missing features
Apple's latest app finally treats classical music right when it comes to metadata, but there are still plenty of missing features.
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Best new movies to stream on Netflix right now
Find out why we recommend skipping Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths' and Jonah Hill's 'You People.'
News
Netflix with ads on Apple TV is finally working
Apple TV users can now stream using Netflix's cheaper, ad-supported plan following an update of the Netflix tvOS app.
News
Is Blockbuster coming back? Here's what the website says
A teasing message on the official Blockbuster website hints that something's afoot with the legendary video rental brand. But what?
News
Trouble cancelling a streaming subscription? The FTC is on it
The FTC’s proposed click-to-cancel rule would make it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions, including those for cable and streaming services.
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Fed up with live TV streaming service price hikes? Try this instead
If YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and other services are getting too expensive, consider these strategies to reach your cord-cutting objective of saving money.
News
Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ is no longer free
If you want to stream Apple's exclusive Friday night baseball coverage, you'll need to pony up for an AppleTV+ subscription.
News
FuboTV drops the TV, rebrands as Fubo
Looking to refresh its image, sports streamer FuboTV now goes by Fubo, and it's debuting a new ad campaign produced by Ryan Reynolds.
News
YouTube TV hikes prices in advance of NFL Sunday Ticket
Get ready to pay more for YouTube TV, which will soon be the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket.
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Is Verizon +play a good deal?
Verizon offers free Netflix to promote its subscription marketplace, but caveats apply.
News
Roku 4 streaming player won't get any more feature updates
Roku's first 4K-enabled streaming device will still get critical patches, but no more OS or channel updates, Roku says.
Feature
Apple Music Classical app: Release date, pricing, and more
Apple is finally dropping the needle on its long-awaited classical music app. Find out when it will arrive, how much it will cost, and more.
News
Amazon launches a March Madness Hub for Fire TV users
Fire TV users: Say “Alexa, fill my bracket” for an interactive experience that displays your predictions and outcomes during the 2023 NCAA basketball tourney.
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Sports streaming is a mess. Who will clean it up?
Apple, Roku, and reportedly ESPN want to help make sense of sports streaming options, but it won't be easy.
Now Streaming
The best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video
TechHive's resident film critic names his favorite Amazon Prime Video original movies.
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What's up with YouTube TV video quality?
Has YouTube TV video quality increased? It's hard to say.
Reviews
Backgroove BGCS-41 review: A stellar, yet affordable CD player
Turntables are all the rage, but CDs are an underrated format, and this outstanding player delivers pro-audio features at a stunningly low price.
Feature
Make the most of free streaming services with these 8 tips
Between Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, and countless others, cord-cutters have plenty of options for free streaming. Here's how to make the most of them.
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Save $50 on MLB TV with this hidden deal (Update)
The best MLB TV deal saves $50 on the full 2023 season.
How-To
How to protect your privacy from streaming TV services
Four steps to disable smart TV snooping, streaming ad targeting, and data sharing.
News
Fubo promises no hidden fees, but there's a big one
FuboTV regional sports fees increase the price by at least $11 per month, despite "no hidden fees" marketing.
Feature
The 20 best romantic comedies to stream on Valentine's Day
Find out if your favorite rom-coms made our list. We'll also tell you which services—paid ones like Netflix or free channels like PlutoTV—are streaming them.
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Unbundling HBO Max and Discovery+ is a win for a la carte TV
Warner Bros. Discovery backtracks on killing Discovery+ after bringing its catalog to HBO Max.
News
The HBO Max-Discovery+ merger is getting a rethink
A stand-alone version of Discovery+ will stick around following the debut of a "supersize" streaming service combining HBO Max and Discovery content.
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