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Jared Newman covers personal technology from his remote Cincinnati outpost. He also publishes two newsletters, Advisorator for tech advice and Cord Cutter Weekly for help with ditching cable or satellite TV.
Spectrum quietly tries a la carte TV streaming, but restrictions apply
Hands-on with Spectrum's new a la carte TV streaming service
YouTube TV changes: Can TV streaming services learn to say no?
YouTube TV couldn't refuse Turner channels, hiking prices to bring them on board.
It's time for accountability from streaming TV bundles
Streaming TV viewers shouldn't have to learn about reliability problems the hard way.
Super Bowl streaming: What to expect in terms of video quality
Options abound for watching the big game without cable, but matching cable-TV quality is another story.
PlayStation Vue review: For those who want it all
Sony's streaming TV bundle has all the features and channels you might want, but it's hardly the cheapest or most interesting option.
Super Bowl TV deals: What to know before buying
TV deals abound for the Super Bowl, but beware of dubious discounts.
Amazon, Hulu, and the resilience of live TV
Live, linear TV still has staying power, even in the age of on-demand algorithms.
Hulu will give you a darned TV guide after all
Hulu's live TV service will add a grid guide, walking back one of its bolder design choices.
It’s time for cord cutters to embrace the smart TV
Smart TVs used to be consistently worse than dedicated streaming players. Not anymore.
HDHomeRun plans a new DVR box, an interface overhaul, and maybe Roku support someday
The HDHomeRun Connect Duo+ could be an alternative to Tablo if your storage needs are minimal.
Amazon's Fire TV boss: We're beating Roku, and we're still doing smart TVs
Amazon says it's winning the streaming device wars and plotting a return to smart TVs.
CES was surprisingly subdued for cord-cutting
For cord-cutters, CES was quieter than usual, as companies like Tablo and Mohu avoided the show.
The best smart TV at CES is this giant Nvidia gaming display
Nvidia sneaks into the TV business with its Shield-powered Big Format Gaming Displays.
The SmartThings Link is less expensive than a full-sized smart home hub, but its capabilities are not quite equal.
A cord-cutting wish list for 2018
What cord cutters should expect—or at least hope for—from streaming and over-the-air TV in 2018.