Articles by Jared Newman

May 24, 2018 6:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Nvidia's Shield TV gets an overhaul with Android 8.0 Oreo

The Nvidia Shield TV is the best streaming box for power users, and now it has a totally new interface.

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 24, 2018 4:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Streaming TV on vacation: What you need to know

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

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 16, 2018 8:18 PM | By Jared Newman

Details on AT&T's newly revamped streaming TV service

Cloud DVR and wireless bundle deals make DirecTV Now a lot more interesting.

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 16, 2018 12:20 PM | By Jared Newman

How to stream YouTube to your TV: 6 tips for enjoying videos in your living room

Knowing how to best watch YouTube—on a TV screen, from the comfort of your living room—turns the snack-sized-video outlet into a cord-cutting powerhouse.

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 10, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Google has subtly retooled its smart TV plans

Android TV, Google's long-neglected streaming-box platform, is showing new signs of life.

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

Cable TV double- and triple-plays are becoming irrelevant

New streaming video bundles from wireless providers and internet companies make legacy TV deals unnecessary.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 26, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

YouTube TV's incredible shrinking DVR

YouTube TV's DVR isn't quite what it used to be—and users aren't happy.

updated Apr 23, 2018 4:02 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.

Apr 23, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Tablo Dual Lite DVR review: The all-around champ is cheaper than ever

The Tablo Dual Lite is the best DVR for most cord-cutters, though some sticking points haven't changed.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 19, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

This app makes finding live legal sports streams less painful

Bleacher Report Live is a handy streaming TV guide for live sports (which can also send you to the nearest bar).

Apr 13, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Plex DVR review: Still the best option for power users

Plex is the most powerful over-the-air DVR for cord-cutters, but it's not the easiest to use.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 12, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Where's the YouTube Kids app for TVs?

Google says children should only use YouTube Kids, yet the app is strangely hard to get.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 5, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

ESPN+ isn’t really for cord-cutters

ESPN’s standalone service does nothing to fix the mess that sports streaming rights have become.

Mar 29, 2018 1:47 PM | By Jared Newman

How to listen to live baseball games on an Amazon Echo

TuneIn Live and MLB At Bat can stream live baseball on the Amazon Echo and other Alexa devices—but not for free.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Mar 29, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Apple’s original TV elephant in the room

Let's hope Apple's original TV shows aren't exclusive to Apple TV.