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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
Samsung's 98-inch 8K mini-LED TV is big, bright, and expensive
The largest 8K TV from Samsung is a sight to behold, and so is its price tag.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.News
Smart thermostat maker Ecobee ships its first video doorbell
The company that makes our favorite smart thermostat is shipping its second security cam: The wired Ecobee Smart Video Doorbell.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.News
Google still "exploring" bringing Nest Protect into its Home app
Looks like we'll have to keep waiting for Google's popular smoke and carbon monoxide detector to make its way to the Google Home app.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Roku and Amazon keep using the outdated Micro-USB connector on their streaming devices.News
Google rolls back Nest speaker group restrictions after legal win
Following another twist in its spat with Sonos, Google will once again allow certain Nest speakers and Chromecast devices to join multiple speaker groups.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.News
The Tapo Wire-Free MagCam can stand up to a pressure washer
The latest outdoor camera in TP-Link’s Tapo line boasts IP66 weatherization, meaning it’s impervious to dust and that it can withstand powerful jets of water.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
Google's Pixel Buds Pro get conversation detection, clearer calls
Your Pixel Buds Pro will soon be able to pause the music when you start chatting, as well as serve up better call quality and warn you if your tunes are too loud.News
Google’s Home app is joining the generative AI party
With the help of generative AI, the Google Home app will help you sift through your smart home events, as well as respond to natural-language queries.News
Now Google Assistant is getting a generative AI boost, too
The long-anticipating pairing of Google's voice assistant with the search giant's generative AI-powered Bard will arrive in the coming months.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
DisplaceTV retools its stick-to-the-wall smart TV's safety features
During a live demo in San Francisco, the Displace V team showed off the latest prototype of its fascinating and completely wire-free, battery-powered 4K TV.News