Articles by Jared Newman

Nov 1, 2017 12:16 PM | By Jared Newman

Amazon Music and Google Chromecast: A sign of amends, or just a test?

Will higher internet prices make cord cutting futile? Here’s some perspective.

Oct 25, 2017 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

If you need a streaming box with hardwired ethernet support, the Roku Ultra is the cheapest one available.

Oct 24, 2017 6:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The new Fire TV has cheap 4K HDR video and a lot of problems.

Old Roku players are on sale, but the latest models are well-worth the extra cash.

Oct 16, 2017 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku's Sticks get even better with TV controls, voice commands, and 4K HDR video at the high end.

Xfinity Instant TV: Comcast's cord-cutting plan has arcane restrictions and potentially high prices.

Oct 10, 2017 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The MediaSonic Homeworx HW180STB has a dumb-as-a-rock recording features that might remind you of an old VCR.

Oct 5, 2017 4:00 AM | By Jared Newman

As Roku and Amazon add cool new antenna integration to their smart TVs, streaming players get left out.

CBS All Access is the only place to watch Star Trek: Discovery, but it's otherwise lacking in exclusives.

Sep 27, 2017 9:26 PM | By Jared Newman

4K HDR is nice, but what really sets the Fire TV apart is its deepening ties to Alexa.

Sep 26, 2017 7:42 AM | By Jared Newman

Plex goes server-free with personalized news from the web.

Amazon's latest Fire TV software update makes banner ads way more intrusive.

4K HDR iTunes movies are an odd thing to emphasize in an age of subscription streaming.

Chromecast doesn’t come with a dedicated remote control, but you can easily make your own with these tips.