Articles by Jared Newman

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 13, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Is TiVo done with streaming dongles? Not so fast

TiVo says it'll keep making Android TV streaming players despite reports the contrary. Let's hope that's true.

May 11, 2021 6:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku Express 4K+ review: The new budget streaming champ

At $40, Roku's new 4K streamer undercuts the competition without major compromises.

Cord-Cutter Confidential May 6, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku loses YouTube TV: What's a cord-cutter to do?

Roku loses YouTube TV: Here are the alternatives for cord cutters

updated Apr 30, 2021 3:46 PM | By Jared Newman

Cord cutting: A beginner's guide

How to cut the cord: All the devices, services, and knowledge you need to ditch cable and save money.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 30, 2021 2:51 PM | By Jared Newman

Streaming video DVR explained

We're often asked whether there's a DVR for streaming video services. The answer is complicated.

updated Apr 30, 2021 5:49 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku vs. YouTube TV: Untangling the latest cord-cutting carriage dispute

Will Roku lose YouTube TV? Untangling the latest cord-cutting carriage dispute

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 30, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Streaming TV on vacation: What cord-cutters need to know

Before you take your streaming TV bundle on vacation, read up on these restrictions.

updated Apr 28, 2021 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 Apr 22, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Sharing your Netflix account with your cord-cutting friends just got easier

Split the cost of Netflix and other streaming services with this new service

Apr 19, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku Voice Remote Pro review: A fine upgrade for Roku's cheaper streamers

The Roku Voice Remote Pro is Roku's best remote yet, but it'll cost you extra.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 15, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Cord cutters: Don't buy these media streamers

These are the worst streaming players you can buy right now.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 11, 2021 6:39 AM | By Jared Newman

How cord-cutters can make the most of the Fire TV update

Fire TV update: 11 tips to make the most of it

Cord-Cutter Confidential Apr 1, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

How to save more money on cord-cutting by way of your wireless plan

Streaming deals from T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T can help cord cutters save more money.

updated Mar 25, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Peacock reps are telling Fire TV users to sideload the app

Peacock reps are telling Fire TV users to sideload the app. Here's how to do it.

Mar 22, 2021 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Vidgo review: A cheaper live TV service with some big omissions

Vidgo review: A cheaper way to stream sports, but restrictions apply