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How Netflix went back on its word about price hikes
Remember that silver lining about Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown? Turns out it was a mirage.News
Netflix to reward binging 'with ads' viewers with ad-free episodes
Subscribers to Netflix’s ad-supported tier who just binge-watched a few episodes of a show may get an ad-free episode as a bonus, but there’s a catch.News
Netflix’s first live sports event is a celebrity golf tournament
Stars from "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" and "Full Swing" will face off in “The Netflix Cup” golf tournament, Netflix’s first foray into live sports.Updated
How to watch NBA games without cable TV
Cord-cutters can get their fill of big nationally televised games, but local broadcasts are still left on the bench.News
Blu-ray is going the way of vinyl, if we’re lucky
You might not find any Blu-ray discs at Best Buy starting next year, but that's doesn't mean the Blu-ray format is dead.News
Netflix drops support for more streaming devices
Another wave of Netflix subscribers just learned their streaming players won't work with Netflix anymore. We can help you pick a new one.Cord-Cutter Confidential
For the love of all that is holy: No more Micro-USB ports on media streamers
Roku and Amazon keep using the outdated Micro-USB connector on their streaming devices.News
Is this handy Apple tvOS 17 feature about to get better?
For now, the Apple TV 4K's new Enhance Dialogue feature only works with the latest HomePod, but there are signs it could soon support the first HomePod and HomePod mini, too.Deal
Best Fire Stick deals for October Prime Day
Looking to save on a Fire TV stick? Prime Big Deal Days just started, and we've got killer streaming stick discounts from both Amazon and Roku.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Disney+ and Hulu price hikes: How to prepare yourself
Save money on Disney+ and Hulu, even after the October 12 price hikes.News
Roku players add Google Photos support, expert picture settings
Roku's Photo Stream feature will finally hook into Google Photos following a slated Roku OS update. On-screen picture settings are coming, too.News
Discovery+ is getting a price hike, just like every other streamer
You'll now have to pay $2 a month extra to stream the standalone ad-free version of Discovery+.News
AMC+ is the latest streamer to go the ad-supported way
As promised earlier this year, AMC Networks is rolling out an ad-supported version of AMC+, joining the ranks of Netflix, Disney+, Max, and (soon) Amazon Prime Video.News
Disney+ sets the table for its own password-sharing crackdown
A revised Disney+ user agreement that specifically forbids accounts sharing is making its way around Canada, and it's bound for the U.S. soon.Feature
What is Bluetooth LE Audio? A minor wireless audio improvement
The latest update to the Bluetooth standard delivers better connectivity—and a small bump in audio quality compared to the aging SBC codec.Feature
When is Spotify HiFi coming? Here's what we know
Spotify's promised lossless audio tier is more than two years late, but there’s mounting evidence that Spotify HiFi is still coming. Here’s what we know.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Max's sports streaming plans change everything
The Max B/R Sports add-on has the same sports coverage as TNT and TBS, and that's a big deal.News
Amazon updates its Fire TV sticks, dials up LLM-aided search
Alexa, what’s the name of the comedy show with that guy from “Breaking Bad”?News
Max is rolling out a live sports add-on tier for $10 a month
The new Max tier will offer a menu of MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA March Madness, and U.S. Soccer action, provided you’re willing to pay extra.News