Articles by Jared Newman
Amazon’s new Fire TV devices steal the best ideas from everyone else
From the new Fire TV Cube's 4K upscaling to the Alexa Voice Remote Pro's backlit buttons, Amazon's 2022 streaming devices take inspiration from others.
The Chromecast with Google TV HD is a cheap streamer with no surprises
Google's $30 streaming dongle takes on the Roku Express and Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite.
Streaming DVR face-off: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, & the rest
Can you cut the cord and still have a DVR? You can with live TV services such as YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
How (and why) to use Channels DVR for cord-cutting
Channels DVR pulls all your TV in to one place and gets rid of the commercials.
Advanced cord-cutting tricks for Channels DVR
Learn to replace TiVo and create your ideal TV setup with Channels DVR.
Every cord-cutter should know this subscription trick
Immediate cancellation: The one subscription trick all cord-cutters should know.
Roku's next software update changes everything
Roku OS 11.5's Save List and Continue Watching features mark a big shift in Roku's approach to streaming,
Control your streaming costs with limited-use credit cards
Virtual credit cards from Privacy.com can help you stick to a streaming budget and avoid bill shock.
Tablo Quad DVR review
Tablo's quad-tuner DVR maintains an edge over competitors with simple setup, reasonable prices, and some neat new features.
Is Tablo DVR still worth it in 2022?
Tablo can turn a single antenna into a whole-home DVR. Here's how it compared to the alternatives.
Paying for TV is getting way too complicated
Between direct sign-ups, in-app purchases, live TV add-ons, and a la carte "Channels" stores, signing up for streaming services isn't so simple anymore.
Sling TV review: A sorely needed skinny bundle
This $20-per-month Internet TV service has its fair share of problems, but it adds an element that many cord-cutters have been missing.
Hulu + Live TV review: An even bigger bundle
Hulu's cable replacement service gives you a lot for your money, but its app can be a hassle.
HBO Max ushers in streaming TV’s bean-counting era
Streaming TV is going to get more annoying as services like HBO Max tighten their belts.
15 essential HBO Max tips
These are the best ways to figure out what to watch, manage your watchlist, pick a profile pic, and more.
Roku's What to Watch can't compete with Fire TV and Google TV
Roku's new recommendation system is less useful than Fire TV, Google TV, and Apple TV
Don't pay for NFL+
There are lots of ways to stream live NFL games that don't involve an NFL+ subscription.
Of course YouTube TV is winning now
YouTube TV has more subscribers than any other live TV streaming service, and it's obvious why.