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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.
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.
Colts-Broncos on Thursday Night Football.

How to watch Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football

The Week 5 Thursday Night Football game sees Indianapolis headed to Denver. But will Amazon Prime Video will continue to have issues with the stream?
Playstation 5 system and DualSense controller.

Disney+ relaunches on PlayStation 5 with 4K and HDR

You can now finally watch Disney+ on a PlayStation 5 gaming console.
Sling TV on Apple TV.

ESPN, other Disney channels are back on Sling TV after contract dispute

Sling TV and Disney came to a "handshake agreement" after the latter pulled its channels from the former for the weekned.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV now lets you subscribe to some add-ons without a base plan

YouTube TV now lets you subscribe to a number of add-on networks without first having to have the $65-a-month base plan.
YouTube TV and Hulu apps on the Roku homescreen.

YouTube TV (and others) lose another sports channel

The Olympic Channel is gone not just from YouTube TV, but from all streaming services.
Dolphins-Bengals on Thursday Night Football.

Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football stream bad for some, again

Amazon Prime Video's third attempt at streaming Thursday Night Football on its own led to a third week of streaming issues.
Thursday Night Football Week 4 on Prime Video.

How to watch Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football

It's the third time around for Thursday Night Football this season, with Miami at Cincinnati. But most of us just want to know if the Amazon stream will work.
View of the interface for YouTube TV.

How to hide a channel on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has about 100 channels. But what if we were to tell you that having fewer channels was better? Here's how to do it.
Buffalo Bills coaching staff kills a Microsoft Surface.

The Buffalo Bills killed a Microsoft Surface in the best way possible

A Buffalo Bills coach in the booth smashed a Microsoft Surface in frustration after his team ran out of time in Sunday's game.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 inside their charging case.

The one AirPods Pro improvement we just can’t see — yet

Maybe these new AirPods Pro will last a full year before being replaced. Or even three months would be nice.
amazon prime video thursday night football streaming issues week 3 steelers

Thursday Night Football stream struggles continue for Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video still has some things to work out when it comes to streaming a live NFL game in 2022.
Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on Amazon Prime Video.

How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football

Pittsburgh and Cleveland kick off Week 3 of the NFL season with an AFC North rivalry on Thursday Night Football.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon saw 15.3 million watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video

Amazon's numbers for its first solo venture in streaming Thursday Night Football were good. Really good.
Chromecast with Google TV.

Google’s new Chromecast is cheaper, tops out at HD resolution

Google has taken the wraps off a new $30 Chromecast with Google TV that saves money by skimping on a couple of features you might not need.
Amazon Fire TV Cube

Is new Fire TV hardware on the way at Amazon’s fall event?

Amazon's next hardware event is scheduled for September 28. But will there be anything new on the Fire TV front?
NFL Sunday ticket logo.

DirecTV to reimburse NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers for Week 2 fumble

NFL Sunday Ticket struggled again this week, and DirecTV is going to reimburse subscribers for their troubles.
Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.

Thursday Night Football streaming issues ‘going to be less and less a thing’

The executive producer and director of Thursday Night Football on Prime Video say they expect Amazon to make the stream as good as it can be for everyone.
streaming wars not what you think services

The ‘streaming wars’ aren’t what you think

The streaming wars are about advertising dollars, not about one service ruling above all others.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Prime Video’s first solo Thursday Night Football NFL game went … fine

Amazon Prime Video's first solo NFL stream went just fine, except for when it didn't.