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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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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?
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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 Roku.

Why you may still be missing ESPN and other Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV

Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC have returned to YouTube TV. But they're not reappearing for some people. Here's how to fix that.
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.