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Over-the-air DVR: Do you really need it?
Who needs an over-the-air DVR? Here's our guide to deciding.
How to reformat a Tablo DVR hard drive, so you can use it with your Windows PC
Windows won't recognize hard drives after they've been used with a Tablo DVR. We'll show you how to fix that.
How Sling TV’s new packages and add-ons work, including Sling Orange and Sling Blue.
How streaming TV services are coping with ISP data caps
Streaming TV services try to minimize the damage as Comcast and other internet service providers enforce data caps.
Apple TV gets cozy with Amazon Prime, so where does that leave Netflix?
Why Apple's ambitious TV guide still lacks Netflix.
Streaming TV quality sucks compared to broadcast. Here's how the industry intends to make it better
Streaming TV quality vs. broadcast and cable: How the industry's tackling frame rate, latency, and surround sound
Apple's Siri speaker is called HomePod and will cost $349
Apple's HomePod speaker has Siri and HomeKit capabilities onboard.
Apple AirPlay 2 adds whole-home audio for speakers
With AirPlay 2, Apple and speaker makers team up to take on Sonos (and Google)
Streaming TV industry says "meh" to 4K, but it loves HDR
Streaming video execs prefer HDR over 4K, but will better pixels and more pixels ever be decoupled?
Plex DVR now supports live TV and more tuners
Plex DVR exits beta and becomes a serious over-the-air TV solution, though time shifting isn't quite finished yet.
Tablo Dual OTA DVR review: Less clutter at a cost
Built-in storage makes the new Tablo simpler to set up, but you might still be better off with the old model.
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi lighting review: No hub needed, but too few features
Leviton's Wi-Fi dimmers and switches are a few integrations shy of greatness.
Android TV to get a major overhaul at just the right time
Google's living-room operating system doubles down on browsing across apps, and Netflix is on board.
Dish Network is quietly putting Android TV in hotel rooms
Evolve is an Android TV streaming box that Dish Network is testing with hotel owners.
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.