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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.
Roku, Fox, and the threat of streaming blackouts for cord cutters
Roku has some explaining to do after temporarily dropping Fox apps.
AirTV 2 review: Antenna TV and Sling TV merge, with mixed results
The AirTV 2 adds over-the-air channels to Sling TV, but the new hardware fails to fix some old problems.
Cord cutting gear's next frontier: Better sound
Streaming player makers like Roku are looking to home theater audio as the next big thing.
Cord-cutting and sports: 5 ways to squeeze out more savings
Cord-cutting might not save as much money for sports fans, but these tips can help.
Cord-cutting in 2020: The race for a unified streaming guide is on
Helping users navigate a sea of streaming apps will be one of cord-cutting's big trends this year.
TiVo's unreleased Roku and Apple TV apps are "in limbo"
TiVo's Roku and Apple TV apps are on the backburner as TiVo's priorities shift.
Vizio's smart TV software is actually good now
Vizio's SmartCast 4.0 proves there's room for yet another smart TV platform.
The TiVo Stream 4K is an unexpectedly exciting media streamer
The TiVo Stream 4K wants to make sense of all your streaming services.
The 2019 cord-cutter awards: Best devices, services and innovations
Here are the best cord-cutting services, devices, and innovations of 2019.
How to play music you own on an Amazon Echo
Play your own MP3 collection on an Amazon Echo or other Alexa devices using Plex or My Media.
Make the most of YouTube TV with these 14 tips
YouTube TV tips: Here's how to get the most out of Google's live TV streaming service.
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is best for cord cutters? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
Roku Streaming Stick+ review: The best Roku for most people
This is the Roku Streaming Stick+ is the best Roku to buy, whether you have a 4K TV or not.
Media streamer remotes, ranked
Which streaming media player has the best remote control? Let's compare.
A cord-cutters guide to watching sports without cable TV
You probably don't need cable to watch your favorite sports teams. Here's how to get all the action through online streaming services instead.