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FIFA World Cup on Tubi.

Tubi launching a 2022 FIFA World Cup on-demand channel

Tubi, the free and ad-supported channel from Fox, is launching a dedicated World Cup channel ahead of this year's tournament.
Roku OS 11.5 home screen.

Roku adding Bluetooth headphone support in OS 11.5 update

Roku is adding support for Bluetooth headsets along with improvements to its home screen in Roku OS 11.5.
Roku Wireless Bass.

Roku rolls out a cheaper subwoofer and updated low-end streaming box

Roku's new Wireless Bass offers a cheaper subwoofer experience, and a new Roku Ultra is on the way.
A dark black and white image of AirPods Pro 2022 above a hand.

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 use your iPhone camera to examine your ears

Apple's new AirPods Pro build on the popularity of the originals with better battery life and noise-cancellation.
YouTube TV on Roku.

YouTube TV recovering after apparent licensing error causes outage

YouTube TV is down for many viewers, showing a blank screen instead of live TV.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV, additional Fire TVs

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV and additional Amazon Fire TV devices.
Apple TV 4K.

Will there be a new Apple TV at the September event?

It's possible that a new version of Apple TV hardware could be announced at the September event — but don't hold your breath.
Paramount Plus on a TV.

The Paramount+ and Showtime bundle is now available

You can save a few bucks on the Paramount+/Showtime streaming bundle through October 2.
TCL 6-Series Roku TV, 2022 model.

TCL unveils its latest Roku-powered 5-Series and 6-Series TVs

TCL has dropped details on its newest 5-Series and 6-Series Roku TVs — and they're good.
TiVo Smart TV.

TiVo pairs up with Europe’s Vestel for its first smart TV

TiVo will start to ship its first smart TVs in Europe in 2023 with manufacturing partner Vestel.
LG OLED Flex LX3 curved television.

LG’s 42-inch LX3 OLED TV can bend when you want it to

LG has announced a 42-inch TV that can curve itself on demand, or be viewed as a traditional television.
Apple TV icon on Apple TV.

T-Mobile adding a free year of Apple TV+ to its most expensive plans

T-Mobile is offering up a free year of Apple TV+ for subscribers to its most expensive plans.
samsung galaxy buds 2 pro review 5

How to update Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro firmware

You want to keep the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro firmware up to date. Here's how to do it.
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Does HBO Max think you’re dumb?

HBO Max is offering a steep annual discount while at the same time severely cutting content. How does that make sense?
The YouTube TV on a Roku TV.

Why ‘Mosaic Mode’ on YouTube TV would make sense

The ability to watch four games at once is exactly the sort of thing a sports-friendly streaming service should have.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Google Pixel Buds Pro

Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

It's hard to go wrong with either the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or the Google Pixel Buds, but there are some distinctions.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review: great till they ain’t

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are good for Samsung users, and fairly great overall. But a couple major features are let-downs.
The Disney Plus home screen.

Disney+ with ads launches December 8; Hulu raises prices

Disney+ will launch its ad-supported subscription on December 8, as the company adjusts prices across the board.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV moved a major channel to a $15-a-month add-on

YouTube TV has moved a major Spanish-language channel to from its base plan to an optional add-on.
Google Pixel Buds Pro and their case.

How to factory reset your Google Pixel Buds Pro

Every now and then, you might have to reset your Google Pixel Buds Pro. Here's how to do it.
Cliff sensors on iRobot Roomba E5 prevents falling off stairs.

Amazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot for $1.7 billion

Amazon has announced that it intends to purchase iRobot, the maker of Roomba robot vacuums, for $1.7 billion.
HBO Max and Discovery+ app icons.

Combined HBO Max/Discovery+ streaming service to launch in summer 2023

We're finally starting to get some details about the future of the combined HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service, but it'll take a while.
Google Stadia on an LG TV.

Google gives LG TV owners three free months of Stadia Pro

New and existing owners of an LG television can get three free months of the Stadia Pro cloud gaming service.
AirPods Pro and Pixel Buds Pro.

Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Apple AirPods Pro — so much Pro in one place

Google's Pixel Buds Pro are a real competitor of Apple's AirPods Pro. But are they a threat?
The Roku Channel on a Roku TV./

You’ll soon be able to subscribe to Paramount+ from The Roku Channel

The Paramount+ streaming service will find its content available within Roku's own streaming channel.
Google Pixel Buds Pro firmware update.

How to update Google Pixel Buds Pro firmware

Your Google Pixel Buds Pro can get better over time with a simple firmware update. Here's how to make that happen.
NFL Plus on an iPhone.

NFL+ replaces NFL Game Pass, still isn’t the new Sunday Ticket

NFL+ takes features that used to be free in NFL Game Pass and lets you pay for them while awaiting a new Sunday Ticket option.
Woman holding an iPhone with Wordle.

Wordle destroyed my marriage for 20 minutes

Every now and then a husband — particularly one of the nerd variety — can inadvertently do something really dumb. This was one of those times.
YouTube TV on Roku.

How many subscribers does YouTube TV have?

YouTube TV hasn't given an update on the number of paid subscribers since October 2020 -- and even then, it was vague at "more than 3 million."
Prime Video app screenshots on Fire TV.

Prime Video app gets a major update

The Prime Video app is about to get a major refresh on Amazon Fire TV and Android.
The ESPN Plus main menu.

ESPN+ is about to get more expensive, again

A standalone subscription to ESPN+ will increase by $3 starting August 22, 2022.
Stranger Things on Netflix.

Netflix taps Microsoft to run its upcoming advertising-based plan

Netflix will use Microsoft to serve up ads on its upcoming lower-priced tier.
Apple TV 4K.

This Apple deal is still one of the best of Prime Day

Apple TV 4K finds itself as one of the best Prime Day deals of the year.
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series with the Fire TV platform on the screen.

Which TV should you buy on Prime Day today?

Some of the best Prime Day TV deals are already in the offering during the major sales event.