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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.
Plex DVR and Channels: The case for using both
Plex DVR or Channels: Why not use both?
Nvidia Shield TV (second generation) review: Still the best media streamer for geeks
The Nvidia Shield TV, a $180 media streamer and gaming box, still doesn't appeal to everyone, and that's okay.
Roku is ready to sell you more subscriptions
Roku starts selling premium subscriptions to channels like Showtime and Starz.
Best Super Bowl TV deals 2019: Upgrade your set for cheap
We've waded through all the deals to find the best Super Bowl TV sales out there—and a few good discounts on speakers and streaming devices, too.
Why don’t Samsung and LG make streaming boxes?
Samsung’s and LG’s streaming TV platforms is getting pretty good. Too bad you have to buy a whole TV along with them.
TiVo talks streaming apps, Android hardware, and a potential live TV service
TiVo's Ted Malone on where the venerable DVR maker is going next.
In defense of smart TV snooping
Data collection on smart TVs reveals an ugly truth about streaming video.
Amazon's Fire TV Stick gets a much better remote
The Amazon Fire TV Stick gets volume and power controls on its remote.
HDHomeRun teases simpler hardware and (maybe) a Roku app
The HDHomeRun Scribe Duo and Servio can record broadcast TV channels without a separate server device.
Google just might power the streaming box of your dreams in 2019
Android TV is finally getting its due on consumer streaming players.
Tablo is getting ad-skipping and a quad-tuner DVR
Tablo, the best cord-cutting DVR for most people, gets better with ad-skipping and quad-tuner hardware.
Roku TVs from TCL to get hands-free voice control in 2019
TCL is making Roku TVs with hands-free voice control and 8K resolution.
Cord-cutting in 2019: What to expect in a pivotal year
Big changes for cord-cutting lay ahead in 2019.
Disney+ streaming service: Everything we know so far
Disney+ details: The shows, the movies, pricing, and more.
The cord-cutter awards: How the best streaming services and devices got better in 2018.