Articles by Jared Newman

Streaming TV viewers shouldn't have to learn about reliability problems the hard way.

Options abound for watching the big game without cable, but matching cable-TV quality is another story.

updated Jan 31, 2018 9:06 AM | By Jared Newman

FuboTV is the best sports streaming bundle for soccer fans and ESPN haters.

updated Jan 30, 2018 8:27 PM | By Jared Newman

Sony's streaming TV bundle has all the features and channels you might want, but it's hardly the cheapest or most interesting option.

Jan 29, 2018 5:00 AM | By Jared Newman

TV deals abound for the Super Bowl, but beware of dubious discounts.

Live, linear TV still has staying power, even in the age of on-demand algorithms.

Jan 20, 2018 9:32 AM | By Jared Newman

Hulu's live TV service will add a grid guide, walking back one of its bolder design choices.

Smart TVs used to be consistently worse than dedicated streaming players. Not anymore.

Jan 17, 2018 9:42 AM | By Jared Newman

The HDHomeRun Connect Duo+ could be an alternative to Tablo if your storage needs are minimal.

Jan 17, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Amazon says it's winning the streaming device wars and plotting a return to smart TVs.

For cord-cutters, CES was quieter than usual, as companies like Tablo and Mohu avoided the show.

Jan 10, 2018 7:52 PM | By Jared Newman

Nvidia sneaks into the TV business with its Shield-powered Big Format Gaming Displays.

Jan 5, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The SmartThings Link is less expensive than a full-sized smart home hub, but its capabilities are not quite equal.

What cord cutters should expect—or at least hope for—from streaming and over-the-air TV in 2018.

Jan 3, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

SiliconDust's HDHomeRun TV tuners are excellent, but the DVR service is not very good at all.