Articles by Jared Newman

A la carte TV is still a distant hope, even as cord-cutting grows.

Aug 6, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The ultimate guide to voice controls using Amazon's Echo and other Alexa devices.

Cable companies have started sacrificing cable boxes as cord-cutting takes off.

If you've cut the cord and are facing broadband data caps, here are some ways to fight back.

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

HBO needn't abandon its quality-over-quantity ideals, but AT&T is right to call for change.

DirecTV Now, Sling TV, and PlayStation Vue are raising prices, but don't call it cable all over again.

After buying Time Warner, AT&T is giving away TV with unlimited wireless service, but some caveats apply.

updated Jun 27, 2018 8:30 AM | By Jared Newman

DirecTV Now comes cheap with AT&T wireless service, but odd design choices and feature limitations hold it back for everyone else.

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

Hulu's live TV service still has a few notable drawbacks, but the value is hard to beat.

Jun 21, 2018 6:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The Fire TV Cube wants to replace your remote with voice commands, but Alexa isn't up for the challenge.

Password sharing for streaming services: What you need to know before bumming someone else's Netflix login.

updated Jun 19, 2018 4:30 PM | By Jared Newman

Plex is the most powerful over-the-air DVR for cord-cutters, but it's not the easiest to use.

Jun 15, 2018 3:00 AM | By Jared Newman

The Stream+ is a fairly inexpensive way to record free over-the-air channels, but Google's software has some major shortcomings.

By acquiring Time Warner, AT&T will create short-term perks and long-term peril for cord-cutters.