Articles by Jared Newman

Jan 7, 2020 9:24 AM | By Jared Newman

Vizio's smart TV software is actually good now

Vizio's SmartCast 4.0 proves there's room for yet another smart TV platform.

Jan 7, 2020 5:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The TiVo Stream 4K is an unexpectedly exciting media streamer

The TiVo Stream 4K wants to make sense of all your streaming services.

Dec 26, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The 2019 cord-cutter awards: Best devices, services and innovations

Here are the best cord-cutting services, devices, and innovations of 2019.

updated Dec 20, 2019 9:17 AM | By Jared Newman

How to play music you own on an Amazon Echo

Play your own MP3 collection on an Amazon Echo or other Alexa devices using Plex or My Media.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Dec 19, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Make the most of YouTube TV with these 14 tips

YouTube TV tips: Here's how to get the most out of Google's live TV streaming service.

Dec 13, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku Streaming Stick+ review: The best Roku for most people

This is the Roku Streaming Stick+ is the best Roku to buy, whether you have a 4K TV or not.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Dec 12, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Media streamer remotes, ranked

Which streaming media player has the best remote control? Let's compare.

Dec 9, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

A cord-cutters guide to watching sports without cable TV

You probably don't need cable to watch your favorite sports teams. Here's how to get all the action through online streaming services instead.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Dec 5, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The best over-the-air DVR power tools for cord-cutters

These advanced over-the-air DVR tricks will help you make the most of free broadcast TV.

Nov 28, 2019 9:05 AM | By Jared Newman

Best Black Friday 2019 deals for streaming and cord-cutting

Black Friday deals abound on Roku players, Fire TV Sticks, and other cord-cutting gear

Cord-Cutter Confidential Nov 28, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Black Friday streaming TV devices: An upgrade guide

Which Roku, Fire TV, or other streaming device should you buy on Black Friday? This guide will help you decide.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Nov 21, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

This free tool helps cord cutters escape from bloated TV bundles

MyBundle.TV is a new tool for cord-cutters to compare streaming services.

Nov 18, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

TiVo Edge review: A once-great DVR in decline

The TiVo Edge DVR is new and improved, yet the experience is still sliding backwards.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Nov 14, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Disney+ marks a critical moment in the TV bundle's collapse

The launch of Disney+ has sucked even more value out of cable TV bundles.

Nov 13, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Nvidia Shield TV (2019) review: This great media streamer is still just a little nerdy

The Nvidia Shield TV is still the best Android TV box, and it's not just for techies anymore.