Articles by Jared Newman

Jan 23, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

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.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Jan 17, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

In defense of smart TV snooping

Data collection on smart TVs reveals an ugly truth about streaming video.

Jan 15, 2019 8:24 AM | By Jared Newman

Amazon's Fire TV Stick gets a much better remote

The Amazon Fire TV Stick gets volume and power controls on its remote.

Jan 15, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

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.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Jan 10, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Google just might power the streaming box of your dreams in 2019

Android TV is finally getting its due on consumer streaming players.

Jan 8, 2019 1:23 PM | By Jared Newman

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.

Jan 7, 2019 12:00 PM | By Jared Newman

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-Cutter Confidential Jan 3, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Cord-cutting in 2019: What to expect in a pivotal year

Big changes for cord-cutting lay ahead in 2019.

Jan 2, 2019 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Disney+ streaming service: Everything we know so far

Disney+ details: The shows, the movies, pricing, and more.

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

The 2018 cord-cutter awards

The cord-cutter awards: How the best streaming services and devices got better in 2018.

Dec 26, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

ESPN+ review: This sports channel offshoot could use some identity

ESPN's cable-free sports streaming service, ESPN+, would be better if it embraced its weirdness.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Dec 20, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Untangling the web of streaming TV voice controls

Streaming TV devices and voice control: What works, what doesn't.

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

How to use Alexa Routines to make your Amazon Echo even smarter

Alexa Routines creates lots of new possibilities for your Amazon Echo. Here's how to put them to use.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Dec 13, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The sudden revival of PlayStation Vue

Maybe PlayStation Vue isn't ill-fated after all.

Cord-Cutter Confidential Dec 6, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

Roku tips: How to make the most of your streamer

These Roku how-to tips will help you navigate faster, find free content, and master your playback controls.