Roku now has a dedicated free sports channel

Roku will consolidate the live and original sports programs it owns or licenses under a single channel.

News         August 7, 2024

Disney’s password-sharing crackdown goes big in September

Disney's CEO said the company would expand its crackdown on login sharing starting in September.

News         August 7, 2024

Get ready to pay for more Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+

Starting October 17, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are all going to cost a little more. Again. Because Disney is still trying to not lose money on streaming.

News         August 6, 2024

The Google TV Streamer added one feature that all such devices need

The Google TV Streamer includes a simple button to help you locate a missing remote control — and that's something every such device should have.

News         August 6, 2024

Chromecast now has a place in the Google Graveyard

With the announcement of Google TV Streamer, the Chromecast platform has been laid to rest after almost a dozen years.

News         August 6, 2024

Should you get Venu Sports if you have cable or streaming?

If you already have a cable or streaming subscription, it's very likely that you don't need Venu Sports. Even more so if you have a couple of other services.

News         August 5, 2024

Venu Sports may actually be better than its creators intended

Execs for Venu Sports say they're not trying to steal subscribers from cable and streaming, but there's almost no way that won't happen.

News         August 4, 2024

How I added a handful of hidden YouTube TV channels for the Olympics

If you use the custom channels sort option on YouTube TV, you might be missing out on a bunch of new channels.

News         August 2, 2024

Venu Sports finally announces price of $43 a month, for starters

Venu Sports — the new streaming service that combines sports from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery — will cost $43 a month, but that may well increase.

News         August 1, 2024

SiriusXM launches Podcasts+ within Apple Podcasts

SiriusXM is giving early access and bonus material to a number of its podcasts via a new SiriusXM Podcasts+ subscription within Apple's Podcasts app.

Audio / Video         August 1, 2024

Sonos says it’s fixed excessive battery drain on the iPhone

Sonos has released an app update that it says fixes excessive battery drain on iPhones. Other work remains, however.

News         July 31, 2024

Tubi is now available on Apple Vision Pro

The biggest free streaming service is now available on Apple's VR headset.

News         July 29, 2024

Sonos CEO offers software mea culpa: ‘We know we have work to do’

More than two months after a major app revamp that went horribly wrong, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has issued an apology to the company's customers.

News         July 25, 2024

I’ve used the new Prime Video app — you’re gonna want this ASAP

Users have been clamoring for an updated Prime Video app, and Amazon has delivered with a rewrite and redesign from the ground up.

News         July 23, 2024

‘A much better version of Spotify’ is coming, CEO says

Spotify has been teasing a high-resolution audio offering since early 2021 — and CEO Daniel Ek just reconfirmed that it's still on the way. Eventually.

News         July 23, 2024

This slanted surfboard just may be Google’s next TV streamer

We're fully expecting a follow-up to the veteran Chromecast With Google TV at an event in August — and this weird-looking thing could be it.

News         July 22, 2024

The one (small) thing I’d change about the Sonos Ace headphones

The Sonos Ace headphones are really good, even though the case takes up a decent amount of space. Here's one way Sonos could make it better, though.

News         July 22, 2024

In the middle of the meltdown: One thing CrowdStrike and Microsoft can’t fix

Here's what it was like in the midst of Delta's CrowdStrike/Windows meltdown at the country's busiest airport.

News         July 22, 2024

Maybe I had the Sonos Ace headphones all wrong

You don't actually need to already own the wireless speakers to enjoy the Sonos Ace headphones — and maybe that's exactly how Sonos wants it.

News         July 22, 2024

I’d pay even more for a streaming service without political ads

Streaming services keep getting more expensive. But imagine if you could pay more to get rid of all the political ads this time of year.

News         July 17, 2024

I have a new favorite portable battery bank for my kids to steal

You don't always need the biggest battery available — especially if it packs in a bunch of other really helpful features.

Mobile         July 17, 2024

Minecraft-themed Beats Solo 4 is perfect for that Creeper in your life

Beats by Dre has teamed up with Minecraft for a Creeper-themed set of Beats Solo 4 headphones — and we already have a pair.

News         July 16, 2024

The only way I’d watch live TV with an antenna is on sale this week

The fourth-generation Tablo DVR makes watching over-the-air TV so much better on multiple devices.

News         July 16, 2024

Sling TV begins some limited streaming in 4K resolution

Sling TV will show a good bit of sports in 4K resolution — if you have the right plan, the right hardware, and live in the right city.

News         July 15, 2024

This $3 app made my Sonos system usable again

The official Sonos app is still a hot mess. SonoPhone isn't a perfect replacement, but it definitely gets the job done.

News         July 11, 2024

Florida’s Smart ID app won’t be missed, but it will be replaced

The Florida Smart ID app was never very good, nor did it gain much traction. And now the state says it's going to try things again in 2025.

Mobile         July 11, 2024

The Beats Pill is back, baby!

The Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker lives again, with all the internal tech you'd expect, and a price that might surprise you.

News         July 11, 2024

The new Beats Pill might replace Sonos on my back porch

They're less expensive, portable — and are built to survive the elements. And that's why the new Beats Pill will be my pick for new outdoor stereo speakers.

News         July 11, 2024

What color Beats Pill should you get?

Ultimately what color Beats Pill you go for won't affect the sound. But it'll definitely affect the way you look at it. Choose wisely.

News         July 11, 2024

Now that the Skydance deal is (nearly) done, what happens to Paramount+?

As a company, Paramount is (probably) about to go through some major changes. But execs say that the Paramount+ streaming service isn't going anywhere.

News         July 10, 2024

Apple TV’s InSight feature is ready to take on Amazon Prime Video’s X-Ray

The TV app on Apple TV is getting a new feature that easily shows the character and actor on the screen at any given time, just like Prime Video's X-Ray.

News         July 9, 2024

Beats Pill tips and tricks

The Beats Pill is a brilliantly simple Bluetooth speaker, but it does have a few tricks up its sleeve. If it had sleeves, that is. It's a speaker. Not a person.

News         July 3, 2024

The 10-second rule: How Amazon Prime Video tries to keep live sports as live as possible

Streaming live sports is complicated. But when you're streaming an exclusive NFL game, the stakes are even higher.

Features         July 1, 2024

MLS Season Pass drops price again, to $49 for the rest of the season

Apple today announced that it's reduced the cost of a subscription to MLS Season Pass to $49 for the rest of the 2024 season.

News         June 30, 2024