Roku has finally turned on two-factor authentication -- after it learned that more than 500,000 accounts were hit by a credential-stuffing attack.
| Phil Nickinson | April 12, 2024 |
With a new operating system and higher-end hardware, the Roku Pro Series smart TV hopes to start to break in to the more premium side of the market.
| Phil Nickinson | April 10, 2024 |
A new report says the standalone ESPN subscription set to be available in 2025 may cost between $25 and $30 and could get preferential treatment on Roku.
| Phil Nickinson | March 20, 2024 |
Between all the advertising and data harvesting — and now a pretty major account breach that potentially could have been avoided — it's hard to recommend Roku.
| Phil Nickinson | March 14, 2024 |
Alexa is a powerful smart assistant that can even control your TV. Here's how to connect Alexa to your smart TV, set-top box, or streaming device.
| M. Archambault | February 28, 2024 |
LG has released preorder pricing for its 2024 OLED evo G4 and C4 series TVs.
| Simon Cohen | February 28, 2024 |
The Star button on a Roku remote is a magical little creature. Here's a look at everything the Star button can do on your Roku TV or Roku player.
| Phil Nickinson | February 25, 2024 |
Kanto Audio has announced yet another set of active bookshelf speakers, the Ren. But this time, the company has added HDMI ARC for TV connectivity.
| Derek Malcolm | February 22, 2024 |
The rumors were true. Walmart is scooping up TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in stock — and with it, Vizio's strong advertising and data business.
| Phil Nickinson | February 20, 2024 |
Netflix's crackdown on password sharing will require users to set and even frequently update a primary location for their household. Here's how to do it.
| Derek Malcolm | February 16, 2024 |
Roku remotes come packed with features, but they don't always connect properly. Here's how to pair a remote to your Roku and how to reset if things go wrong.
| Tyler Lacoma | February 16, 2024 |
Don't want ads on your home screen? Buy a device that doesn't come from an advertising company. It's that simple.
| Phil Nickinson | February 16, 2024 |
Vizio's announced today that its free, ad-supported streaming service WatchFree+ is booming. It's added several new channels and more content to its lineup.
| Derek Malcolm | February 16, 2024 |
Dirty TV screen? You can clean your TV screen quickly without any special supplies. This simple guide will show you how to whip up a cleaning solution.
| Michael Bizzaco | February 16, 2024 |
As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year.
| Derek Malcolm | January 23, 2024 |
Best Buy has a great one day only deal on a Samsung 85-inch CU8000 4K TV bringing it down to $1,100. Here's why it's so great.
| Jennifer Allen | January 16, 2024 |
It's good to be skeptical of Telly, a free TV with a secondary display that shows ads. But that doesn't change the fact that Telly offers a good experience.
| Phil Nickinson | January 11, 2024 |
It's not often we get major surprises anymore at CES, but LG managed to pull one off with its spectacular — and transparent — LG Signature OLED T.
| Phil Nickinson | January 8, 2024 |
TCL says its new 115-inch QM89 4K mini-LED TV will be the world's biggest when it arrives later this year.
| Simon Cohen | January 8, 2024 |
The 115-inch TCL QM89 brings size that we have not yet seen in a consumer-grade television. But chances are it's going to cost a pretty penny.
| Phil Nickinson | January 8, 2024 |
Amazon's Fire TV platform gets its first OLED TV models through a partnership with Panasonic.
| Simon Cohen | January 8, 2024 |
With a new 65-inch model joining its larger siblings, LG's 2024 OLED lineup gets more powerful, while still getting rid of annoying wires.
| Phil Nickinson | January 8, 2024 |
Samsung's CES 2024 lineup of QLED and OLED TVs offer up some bigger sizes, advanced AI features, and accessibility features for better sound and picture.
| Derek Malcolm | January 7, 2024 |
It's not a big secret that we're going to see some pretty incredible TV tech at CES 2024 — and some of the companies already have let the cat out of the bag.
| Phil Nickinson | January 6, 2024 |
As Roku TV enters its second decade of existence, it's adding a new trio of Pro Series televisions to its smart TV lineup.
| Phil Nickinson | January 3, 2024 |
Vizio smart TVs from 2021 and up (and some from 2020) are about to get a software update that should make the Vizio Home experience a good bit faster.
| Phil Nickinson | December 20, 2023 |
Amazon Fire TV made a change that causes some users to be forced into full-screen ads and promos. We shouldn't be surprised.
| Phil Nickinson | November 30, 2023 |
Can sunlight damage your OLED? Why do monitors look better in the store? And is a TV or PC monitor better for gaming and streaming? Let's find out.
| Caleb Denison | November 19, 2023 |
Hisense's 110UX will be the brightest consumer TV ever made when it debuts at CES 2024.
| Simon Cohen | November 16, 2023 |
Sharp has released its promised OLED-powered Roku TV in both 55- and 65-inch screen sizes.
| Simon Cohen | November 15, 2023 |
It's a great time to buy a 4K TV. But if you want 4K quality, count on spending a lot more every month.
| Simon Cohen | November 4, 2023 |
Asking whether streaming video is still worth it is very much asking the wrong question. At least if you care about your own control and flexibility.
| Phil Nickinson | October 27, 2023 |
It's not quite what folks want in a true dumb TV, but that TCL gives you any option not to use the full Google TV system is a good choice to have.
| Phil Nickinson | October 14, 2023 |
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Roku each has good options for screensavers on their various streaming devices. But one platform definitely stands out.
| Phil Nickinson | October 13, 2023 |
This probably should go without saying, but we'll say it anyway: Do not buy obsolete hardware with unsupported software. Even if it's inexpensive.
| Phil Nickinson | October 4, 2023 |
You'll soon be able to buy Sony's Bravia A75L OLED 4K TV, which lowers the entry price of a Sony OLED TV by up to $500.
| Simon Cohen | September 27, 2023 |
The new TCL flagship TV promises unprecedented brightness power and brightness control.
| Caleb Denison | September 26, 2023 |
Vizio's back with two new 4K QLED TVs that offer tons of features and big-screen sizes for very competitive prices.
| Simon Cohen | September 25, 2023 |