Articles by Jared Newman

May 11, 2021 6:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku Express 4K+ review: The new budget streaming champ

At $40, Roku's new 4K streamer undercuts the competition without major compromises.

updated May 11, 2021 6:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Best media streaming devices

Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is best for cord cutters? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.

updated May 6, 2021 12:58 PM | By Jared Newman, Michael Brown

Best water leak detectors for smart homes

Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly.

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 6, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku loses YouTube TV: What's a cord-cutter to do?

Roku loses YouTube TV: Here are the alternatives for cord cutters

updated Apr 30, 2021 3:46 PM | By Jared Newman

Cord cutting: A beginner's guide

How to cut the cord: All the devices, services, and knowledge you need to ditch cable and save money.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 30, 2021 2:51 PM | By Jared Newman

Streaming video DVR explained

We're often asked whether there's a DVR for streaming video services. The answer is complicated.

updated Apr 30, 2021 5:49 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku vs. YouTube TV: Untangling the latest cord-cutting carriage dispute

Will Roku lose YouTube TV? Untangling the latest cord-cutting carriage dispute

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 30, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Streaming TV on vacation: What cord-cutters need to know

Before you take your streaming TV bundle on vacation, read up on these restrictions.

updated Apr 28, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The live TV streaming issue no one's talking about

How some live TV streaming services make a chore out of ad skipping.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 22, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Sharing your Netflix account with your cord-cutting friends just got easier

Split the cost of Netflix and other streaming services with this new service

Apr 19, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku Voice Remote Pro review: A fine upgrade for Roku's cheaper streamers

The Roku Voice Remote Pro is Roku's best remote yet, but it'll cost you extra.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 15, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Cord cutters: Don't buy these media streamers

These are the worst streaming players you can buy right now.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 11, 2021 6:39 AM | By Jared Newman

How cord-cutters can make the most of the Fire TV update

Fire TV update: 11 tips to make the most of it

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 1, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

How to save more money on cord-cutting by way of your wireless plan

Streaming deals from T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T can help cord cutters save more money.

updated Mar 26, 2021 7:30 AM | By Jared Newman

Best live TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. FuboTV and all the rest

Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to Sling TV? Or YouTube TV? Or FuboTV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and several rise to the top.