Cord-Cutter Confidential
By Jared Newman
ATSC 3.0: How cord-cutters should plan for antenna TV's big upgrade
ATSC 3.0 (or Next Gen TV) is coming to replace today's over-the-air broadcasts, but it's still very early days.
01/16/2020
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.
01/09/2020
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.
12/19/2019
Media streamer remotes, ranked
Which streaming media player has the best remote control? Let's compare.
12/12/2019
The best over-the-air DVR power tools for cord-cutters
These advanced over-the-air DVR tricks will help you make the most of free broadcast TV.
12/05/2019
Black Friday streaming TV devices: An upgrade guide
Which Roku, Fire TV, or other streaming device should you buy on Black Friday? This guide will help you decide.
11/28/2019
This free tool helps cord cutters escape from bloated TV bundles
MyBundle.TV is a new tool for cord-cutters to compare streaming services.
11/21/2019
Disney+ marks a critical moment in the TV bundle's collapse
The launch of Disney+ has sucked even more value out of cable TV bundles.
11/14/2019
Updated
Disney+ and Netflix couldn't be more different
Disney+ versus Netflix: Why the two streaming services couldn't be more different
11/12/2019
Updated
The 8 big unknowns with Disney’s streaming service plans
Standalone ESPN and Disney streaming services are a “strategic shift," but the details and implications are murky.
11/12/2019
Apple TV+ has arrived: Here are the details (and some fine print)
Apple TV+ arrives: Everything you need to know about Apple's new streaming service.
11/07/2019
The death of PlayStation Vue is a damned shame
Sony's live TV streaming service was one of the good ones. Soon it'll be gone.
10/31/2019
For streaming TV harmony, make a joint Netflix profile
Watching Netflix with a roommate or spouse? A joint profile might yield better recommendations.
10/24/2019
Streaming TV voice controls: Fire TV vs. Roku and the rest
Streaming TV voice controls compared: Fire TV vs. Roku vs. Apple TV vs. Chromecast
10/17/2019
Where's the "Low Data Mode" for streaming TV devices?
Features like Apple's Low Data Mode and Google's Data Saver should also apply to streaming TV devices, where data caps are an unfortunate reality.
10/10/2019
Gee, the cost of all these streaming services sure adds up!
How to cut the cord and get everything—and I mean everything—you could possibly want.
10/03/2019
Why TiVo is putting ads in its DVR (and what you can do about it)
With pre-roll DVR ads, TiVo is angering current customers in pursuit of future ones.
09/26/2019
The $100 streaming box is back
Cheap streaming dongles still reign, but the next-gen Roku Ultra and Fire TV Cube are making performance a priority again.
09/19/2019
Don't blame AT&T and DirecTV if ESPN gets blacked out
As blackouts loom for ESPN on DirecTV and other AT&T TV services, remember who's instigating them.
09/12/2019
Roku and Amazon have different ideas about over-the-air DVR
Over-the-air DVR might always be a niche, even as antennas make a comeback.
09/05/2019
