Articles by Jared Newman

Cord-Cutter Confidential Nov 8, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Fire TV how-to tips: Make the most of Amazon's media streamers

Use these Fire TV tips and tricks to browse faster, launch apps with ease, and avoid common annoyances.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Nov 1, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Here comes the next wave of cord-cutting

Cord-cutting has dramatically transformed TV, but the biggest changes are coming up next.

Oct 29, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

TiVo Bolt OTA DVR review: More features, but many familiar drawbacks as well

The new TiVo Bolt OTA gives cord-cutters more features, but it's still missing some modern touches.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Oct 25, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The live TV streaming issue no one's talking about

How some live TV streaming services make a chore out of ad skipping.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Oct 18, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Apple TV to PlayStation Vue: You complete me

PlayStation Vue is the first live TV streaming service with deep Apple TV integration, and it's pretty neat.

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

Roku Premiere and Roku Premiere+ 2018 review: Good deal, bad deal

The 2018 Roku Premiere+ is a great value for 4K HDR streaming. The new Roku Premiere? Not so much.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Oct 11, 2018 4:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Google's lost year in TV

Despite a new Chromecast and Android TV box, Google seems starved for ideas.

Oct 9, 2018 10:40 AM | By Jared Newman

Google's new $35 Chromecast gets a speed boost

The third-generation Chromecast leaves Google out of the cheap 4K streamer wars.

Oct 9, 2018 9:26 AM | By Jared Newman

Xiaomi's Mi Box S gives Android TV a jolt

The Xiaomi Mi Box S combines 4K HDR streaming, Google Assistant voice controls, and Android TV software.

Oct 9, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Google Home Routines: How to put them to use

How to use Google Home Routines for automation and shortcuts.

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

Logitech K600 TV review: A keyboard for the couch

Logitech's keyboard-trackpad combo gets a hand from thumb-friendly navigation options.

Oct 4, 2018 10:00 AM | By Jared Newman

YouTube TV lifts most DVR ad-skipping restrictions

You can now rewind, pause, and fast forward through commercials, but not CBS channels.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Oct 4, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Making sense of 4K HDR streaming devices

Buying a 4K HDR streaming device in 2018? Here's what you need to know.

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

The Fire TV Stick 4K fixes Amazon's remote problem

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K costs just $50 and adds TV controls to the remote.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Sep 27, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

What's with all the new streaming TV services?

New streaming TV services such as SkyStream and Flixon are all being fueled by one obscure company.