Articles by Jared Newman

Cord-Cutter Confidential Sep 20, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

AirTV DVR doesn't quite pick up Sling TV's slack

AirTV now offers subscription-free DVR for cord-cutters, though its Sling TV app integration still needs work.

updated Sep 14, 2018 6:30 AM | By Jared Newman

Best DVR for cord cutters

TiVo Roamio OTA vs. Tablo vs. Channel Master vs. Plex: None are ideal, but one might work for you.

updated Sep 14, 2018 6:30 AM | By Jared Newman

Channels DVR review: This is a powerful DVR for cord-cutters, but it's also an expensive one

Channels DVR gets a lot of little things right, but the price is wrong.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Sep 13, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The case for combining live TV streaming services

Hulu, meet Philo: Why you might pair streaming TV subscriptions.

Sep 10, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

How to use Google Assistant and Chromecast to control your TV by voice

With Google's smart speaker and streaming dongle, your voice becomes the remote. Here's how to set it all up.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Sep 6, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Flat-panel antennas: What you get by spending more

How cheap flat-panel antennas on sites like Amazon compare to established brands.

Sep 4, 2018 3:45 AM | By Jared Newman

Amazon Echo Show: 10 essential tips

10 Echo Show tips for putting Alexa to work on a touchscreen.

updated Aug 31, 2018 12:32 PM | By Jared Newman

Best media streaming devices

Which streaming box is best for cord cutters? And what's the skinny on streaming sticks? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Aug 30, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

HDHomeRun Premium TV could be the holy grail for antenna users

HDHomeRun's live TV streaming service has antenna integration and an uncompromising DVR, but also some weirdness.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Aug 23, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

'Featured Free' offers a glimpse into Roku's future

A new Roku home screen section highlights the company's shifting priorities.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Aug 16, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

What the cord cutting naysayers still get wrong

Once more with feeling: Streaming TV is not cable all over again.

updated Aug 10, 2018 4:14 PM | By Jared Newman

Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest

Is Sling TV better than Hulu, or should cord-cutters subscribe to PlayStation Vue? Or YouTube TV? We compare all the TV streaming services, and one rises to the top.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Aug 9, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Why a la carte TV still isn't happening

A la carte TV is still a distant hope, even as cord-cutting grows.

Aug 6, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

How to control your TV with Alexa

The ultimate guide to voice controls using Amazon's Echo and other Alexa devices.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Aug 2, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Relief from cable-box rental fees is coming (but not from Comcast)

Cable companies have started sacrificing cable boxes as cord-cutting takes off.