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The streaming services will continue to nickel-and-dime us all — because they can

As online services fight for every single dollar — sometimes by less-than-scrupulous means — the only way we can fight back is by canceling.
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I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened

Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it.
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Apple reportedly had 2 million subscribers to MLS Season Pass in 2023

Apple doesn't release numbers itself, but the Sports Business Journal reports that MLS Season Pass finished 2023 with a total of 2 million subscribers.
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This long-awaited YouTube TV feature is a channel-flipper’s dream

In testing for some time, YouTube TV appears to have flipped the switch on a feature that makes it easy to flip back and forth between two channels.
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Spotify just made live music a little bit better

Bandsintown is one of the best ways to see who's playing where, and when, and it's now tied directly into Spotify.
A screen from the Bleacher Report add-on on Max.

Max will serve up live sports in Dolby Vision

Live sports on Max may look a bit better than on other services, thanks to the inclusion of Dolby Vision for HDR.
Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show on Apple TV.

How to watch Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show replay

The Super Bowl 2024 Halftime Show was one for the ages. Here's how to watch it over and over again.
Super Bowl in 4K on CBS on YouTube TV.

If you don’t see CBS in 4K on YouTube TV, try this

If you have your channel listings in a custom sort on YouTube TV, you might not see an option for 4K resolution. Here's how to fix it.
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How to watch Super Bowl 2024

Super Bowl 2024 is here. And it's available on CBS, Paramount, and Nickelodeon. You basically can't not watch it.
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A new streaming sports paradigm doesn’t change what’s most important

When it comes to any streaming service, the only things that matter are price and whether it has something you want to watch.
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How to watch Puppy Bowl XX

The 20th iteration of the biggest sporting event of the year is here. Welcome to the Puppy Bowl. Here's how to watch.
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Plex is now in the movie rental business, with a catch or two

Plex now offers movies for rent, starting at $4 each. But some of the most popular devices aren't able to make the purchases.
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ESPN will be available as a standalone streaming service in fall 2025

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that ESPN will be available as a standalone streaming service — but not until fall 2025.
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New sports streaming service aimed at 60 million ‘cord-nevers’

Fox's CEO says the new streaming service that combines ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox is gunning for the 60 million people who pay nothing to watch TV.
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Ray-Ban Meta glasses get camera, audio fixes in v2 update

Improvements to the camera and audio controls highlight the Version 2.0 update to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
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Sonos says new product (probably headphones) coming by fall

Sonos says we can expect a major new product from the company no later than the end of September, in plenty of time for the holiday shopping period.
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Get ready for the one sports streaming service to rule them all

Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to pool their sports assets into a single streaming service.
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.

NFL Sunday Ticket: Everything you need to know

NFL Sunday Ticket is now on YouTube and YouTube TV and is a must-have for any die-hard football fan.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV laps the competition with 8 million subscribers

YouTube TV now has nearly twice as many subscribers as its closest competition, and four times as many as the third-place option.
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Why Apple Vision Pro will never replace your TV

Apple Vision Pro will bring people together in many ways. But it'll never replace the shared experience of watching a movie together in the same room.
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Did your AirPods Pro noise cancellation just get worse?

All of this has happened before, and it will happen again. A firmware update has made your AirPods better. Or worse.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

MLS Season Pass in 2024: How to watch every game on Apple TV

MLS Season Pass brings every Major League Soccer game to Apple TV this season. Here's everything you need to know about the subscription service.
NFL Sunday Ticket on a TV.

NFL Sunday Ticket presale starts today — save on the 2024 season

You can save $50 on a subscription to NFL Sunday Ticket — but only if you didn't have it in 2023.
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Yes, Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, too

If you're sharing a Hulu account with someone who doesn't live with, beware. Hulu is going to crack down on the practice and will suspend or terminate accounts.
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There’s only one streaming device that lets you escape ads

Don't want ads on your home screen? Buy a device that doesn't come from an advertising company. It's that simple.
College basketball in multiview on YouTube TV.

YouTube TV is finally fixing the biggest problem with multiview

It looks like YouTube TV will finally let you choose which games you have on-screen with its multiple-channel multiview feature.
The Taylor Swift Eras Tour promo on Amazon Prime Video.

Taylor Swift and Super Bowl 2024 — everything you need to know

What's bigger than the Super Bowl? Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl. Here's everything you need to know about the big game and the world's biggest pop star.
A promo image for the AFC Championship game on Paramount Plus.

Success of AFC Championship on Paramount+ bodes well for Super Bowl

Paramount Plus saw some record streaming numbers for the AFC Championship Game — and that should mean even better things for Super Bowl LVIII.
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SmartLess podcast signs reported $100 million deal with SiriusXM

The SmartLess podcast — and others under the SmartLess umbrella — joins a growing stable of content under the new era of SiriusXM.
A scene from The Greatest Showman on a Sony A95L QD-OLED.

Best TVs for the Super Bowl

Not that you need us to give permission to buy a TV — but Super Bowl 2024 is the perfect excuse to pick up a new set. Here's what we'd buy.
Hisense USA president David Gold at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

Your next TV likely will have AI, whether you want it or not

You couldn't turn on a TV at CES 2024 without AI practically hitting you in the face. And that's probably a good thing.
SharePlay from an iPhone to Apple TV.

SharePlay is coming to Apple TV and HomePod

You'll soon be able to let your friends easily hop into the Apple Music queue on Apple TV or HomePod. Just make sure you trust their taste in tunes.
Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

Spotify shows how in-app purchases will work in Europe come March

Spotify will be able to offer in-app purchases on iOS in the European Union come March, thanks to the DMA, and it's showing off what that will look like.
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YouTube TV fixes one of the more annoying parts of its guide

YouTube TV has fixed one of the more annoying features — or bugs — of its channel guide. No longer will it hop back to the top unexpectedly.