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Spotify HiFi release date: When is Spotify’s lossless tier coming?
Spotify promised lossless music streaming more than a year ago. What happened? Here’s what we know.
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Channel Master Pro-Model TV antenna review: It pulls in the channels
Cord-cutters will be impressed with the Channel Master Pro-Model UHF/VHF outdoor TV antenna's strong reception of local TV stations as well as its ability to reject interference from 5G signals.
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The best TV antennas: Tested for real-world signal strength
Ready to cut the cord? You’ll need a quality antenna to pick up digital broadcasts. Here are our recommendations for the best indoor and outdoor TV antennas.
Reviews
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.
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Hulu + Live TV review: An even bigger streaming bundle
Hulu's cable replacement service gives you a lot for your money, but its app can be a hassle.
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Best DVR for cord-cutters
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. Channel Master vs. Plex: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
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Amazon discontinues its Fire TV Recast over-the-air DVR
You can still snag the 1TB version of Amazon's DVR for over-the-air recordings, but only while supplies last.
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Disney+ with ads: When it's coming, how much it costs, and more
Get the latest details about the cheaper, ad-supported version of Disney+, including when it will arrive and how much it will cost.
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Amazon Prime Video vs Hulu vs Netflix: The top 3 cord-cutting services compared
Which streaming service delivers the best original entertainment, user interface, and bottom-line value to cord-cutters?
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You can’t change the Roku’s quick shortcuts, but there's a workaround
If you have the right Roku remote, you can program its personal shortcut buttons. Here's how.
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NFL without cable: A cord-cutter’s guide for the 2022 pro football season
Whether you've cut the cord or are sticking with cable, our guide will show you all the ways you can watch America's favorite sport on TV, including Monday Night Football and NFL RedZone.
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Disney+ and Hulu get hefty price hikes
Starting in December, you'll be paying three bucks more for Disney+ each month, and Hulu is getting more expensive too.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
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.
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Spotify makes it easier to keep music and podcasts separate
Don’t want podcasts cluttering your Spotify tunes, or vice versa? A new filter on the Spotify home screen can help.
How-To
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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
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
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Spotify rolls out separate Play and Shuffle buttons
Spotify Premium users will soon get a more prominent choice between Play and Shuffle when teeing up albums and playlists.
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The best original movies on Hulu
Hulu has produced some great movies, and these 18 films are the best of the best.
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Best media streaming devices
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is best for-cord cutters? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
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