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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.
Channel Master's Stream+ is an Android TV box with a built-in TV tuner, but no Netflix
The Channel Master Stream+ Android box does DVR without subscription fees, but lacks a Netflix app.
Verizon's free NFL streaming deal is good for cord cutters—but there's a catch
NFL games will be free to stream on smartphones next year, but watching on TV could still cost you.
Why Amazon and Google just can't get along
Amazon Prime Video finally arrives on Apple TV, but don't hold your breath for Chromecast support.
The demise of net neutrality is already hurting cord cutters
The FCC hasn't officially dismantled net neutrality—yet—but it handed an unfair streaming-video advantage to big internet service providers like Comcast months ago.
TiVo Bolt Vox DVR review: New look, same old app problem
The TiVo Bolt Vox brings a software overhaul and voice search, but it still feels tethered to the past.
Does Next-Gen TV spell doom for over-the-air DVR?
Next-gen TV (the ATSC 3.0 TV broadcast standard) could cripple over-the-air DVR products like Tablo and TiVo.
Roku upgrade guide: Should you buy a new box?
Time to upgrade your Roku? This guide will help you decide.
Roku Express review: Cheap, decent, and probably still not the streaming box for you
The new Roku Express is much faster than its predecessor, but the best Roku still doesn’t cost much more.
The latest free streaming TV service: Your public library
Hoopla and Kanopy offer free streaming movies, TV shows, and documentaries with just a library card.
Philo is a sports-free TV bundle for just $16 per month
Philo is the cheapest streaming TV bundle yet with AMC, Discovery, and Viacom channels.
Apple TV 4K review: The high price of polish
The Apple TV 4K gets the little details right, but it's more than twice the price of other 4K HDR streaming devices.
How to decide if you should replace your Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, or Roku—or stick with what you have.
Still waiting for the ideal streaming TV interface
Which streaming box has the best software? None of them.
Chromecast support quietly pops up in Amazon Music for Android
Amazon Music and Google Chromecast: A sign of amends, or just a test?
The fear and fantasy of broadband price hikes
Will higher internet prices make cord cutting futile? Here’s some perspective.