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HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video Channels.

HBO Max is back on Amazon Prime Video Channels

You're now once again able to subscribe to HBO Max and watch it via Amazon Prime Video. And there was much rejoicing.
Apple TV 4k (2022) on purple background

The most innovative streaming devices of 2022

Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire TV Cube didn't change a lot in 2022, but they did get better, innovating out of iteration.
The Android TV interface on a TV.

Android 13 is now available for Android TV

Developers now have the full release of Android 13 for Android TV to play with, so get ready for updated apps and fresh software!
Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD.

Get a SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB SSD for a ridiculous price today

You can get a 4TB SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD for a huge discount for Cyber Monday — almost too good to pass up!
Amazon Prime Video Black Friday Deals.

The best Black Friday streaming deals for 2022

Streaming services are offering discounts of up to 50% this Black Friday — but you need to hurry!
photo editing topaz labs denoise ai phil camera

How $80 of photo processing software magically saved me thousands

Don't be afraid of a little photo post-processing — and how Topaz Labs' DeNoise AI can save your nighttime photos.
The Apple TV 4K (2022) and Siri remote on a table.

The 2021 Apple TV 4K at $80 is a near-no-brainer

The 2021 model of Apple TV 4K is a steal in this Black Friday deal.
Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro.

Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro review: put it in the box already!

The Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro is the best Fire TV remote — which is a shame because you'll have to pay extra for it.
YouTube TV clock.

YouTube TV adds a clock to its live guide; Apple TV gets the new UI

YouTube TV has added a clock to its live guide, so you can tell what time it is while watching TV. Which just makes sense.
MediaTeck chip logo.

MediaTek’s new Pentonic 1000 processor may make your next TV even better

Your next TV might well be better (and hopefully cheaper) thanks to the new MediaTek Pentonic 1000 system on a chip.
Live sports on Roku.

Roku looks to make live sports easier to find

Roku has added a new Sports section that looks to make sense out of the myriad channels you have to have to watch live sports.
The Weather Channel on Roku.

How to watch The Weather Channel without cable

The Weather Channel is available on a surprisingly few streaming services. Here's how to watch it if you don't have cable.
Hulu app icon on Roku.

Hulu Live and the Disney Bundle are getting more expensive

If you pay for Hulu Live or the Disney Bundle, you'll likely have to pay more starting December 8, 2022.
Sling TV logo on Apple TV.

Sling TV increases prices for everyone as it adds more subscribers

Sling TV, having just announced adding more than 200,000 subscribers in the third quarter, also announced a $5 increase for all of its subscribers.
Trevor Noah on the Paramount+ app.

Paramount+ will get more expensive, exec says

Paramount CFO Naveen Chopra says a price increase of some sort is coming to Paramount+ ... eventually.
google home web preview 2

Google Home’s web preview is live — and it’s missing most features

The new web preview for cameras that work with Google Home is now live, but don't get rid of that bookmark to Nest just yet.
The new Apple TV 4K, 3rd-generation, with the Siri remote.

The least interesting things about the new Apple TV 4K

The new Apple TV 4K probably is still the best streaming device there is, even if what's new isn't all that exciting.
World Series on the Fox Sports app on an iPhone.

How to watch the World Series in 4K

The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies are going head-to-head in the 2022 World Series. Here's how to watch it in 4K resolution.
TUDN on YouTube TV.

YouTube TV adds TUDN, full of Spanish-language sports

YouTube TV is now home to TUDN, with even more Spanish-language shows and sports at the ready.
Ethernet on the 2022 Amazon Fire TV Cube.

Why Amazon went with slower Ethernet on the Fire TV Cube

Amazon uses slower 10/100 Ethernet on the Fire TV Cube and other devices because you really don't need a faster Gigabit connection — even if you really want it.
Amazon Fire TV Cube 2022 with Alexa Voice Remote.

Amazon Fire TV Cube 2022 review: not just for streamers anymore

The third iteration of the Amazon Fire TV Cube adds features that make it even better for those still on cable or satellite.
YouTube Premium on iPhone.

The cost of a YouTube Premium family plan is going up

The cost of a YouTube Premium family plan is going up 27% starting in November.
Apple TV 4K 2021.

Go ahead and spend the extra $20 on the good Apple TV 4K

Apple TV 4K now comes in two flavors, with a $20 difference between them. We'll show you which to buy.
Apple TV 4K 2022.

New Apple TV 4K tweaks the internals and the price

The new Apple TV 4K looks and acts almost exactly like the last one — only better.
FuboTV app icon on Apple TV.

FuboTV shuts down its nascent gambling business

Fubo Gaming is no more after the streaming service finished a business review that found it'd not help it become a profitable company.
Chromecast with Google TV.

Chromecast with Google TV makes the leap to Android 12

Chromecast with Google TV has a new update waiting for you that, among other things, updates it to Android TV OS 12.
Roku Star button on the remote.

What does the Star button do on a Roku remote control?

The Star button on a Roku remote is a magical little creature. All hail the Star button.
Iliza Shlishinger on Netflix.

Netflix’s ad-based tier launches November 3 at $7 a month

Netflix's new plan with advertising will cost $7 a month and launches on November 3.
Google Pixel Buds Pro update.

Pixel Buds Pro firmware update adds 5-band EQ

Google has added a 5-band EQ setting with its latest update to the Pixel Buds Pro earbuds.
Roku Smart Home camera feed

Roku gets into the smart home business with Wyze and Walmart

Roku has teamed up with smart home device manufacturer Wyze for a line of cameras and lights — and we've got full pricing and details.
Google Pixel Buds Pro custom EQ settings.

How to adjust the Pixel Buds Pro EQ

Google's Pixel Buds Pro earbuds now have a five-band EQ. Here's how to use it.
samsung s95b oled tv review qn65s95b tizen interface

First non-Samsung Tizen OS TVs are here, but not in the U.S.

The first Tizen OS-powered televisions not bearing Samsung branding are available in Australia, with other countries to come this year.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon Prime Video is failing with its Thursday Night Football stream

For many, Amazon Prime Video's stream of Thursday Night Football is just fine. But for others, it's been a bit of a mess.
Single AirPods Pro in case.

How to use noise cancellation in just one AirPods Pro

AIrPods typically come in pairs since you have two ears. But it's also possible to use noise cancellation with the AirPods Pro in a single earbud.