Netflix to hide its subscriber numbers starting in 2025
Netflix says that it no longer will give regular updates about how many paid subscriber it has, because it's about quality, not quantity.
What we want to see from the next Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K is the best streaming device you can buy — but that doesn't mean it can't be better. This is what we'd like to see added to the next version.
Tablo’s four-tuner/antenna bundle is just about perfect
If you need a simple and relatively inexpensive way to get your over-the-air broadcast channels, this bundle from Tablo is tough to beat.
New $129 Moto Buds+ tap Bose for boom and Dolby for head tracking
The Moto Buds+ look to be perfect when paired with Motorola's Edge 50 series of phones, with Bose and Dolby Atmos raising the stakes.
Yes, YouTube TV is kind of broken tonight
YouTube TV — the biggest live streaming service in the U.S. — is glitching all over the place this evening. Adjust your life accordingly.
Roku closes the barn door, badly, after a half-million accounts are compromised
Roku has finally turned on two-factor authentication -- after it learned that more than 500,000 accounts were hit by a credential-stuffing attack.
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.
Let’s discuss an Apple TV 4K with a camera
Can Apple put a camera in Apple TV 4K? Sure. But that doesn't mean it'd make much sense — especially when the iPhone exists.
Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds take your temperature the easy way
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport squeezed a thermometer in the earbuds. The real question is whether you actually need that sort of stat in your daily workout.
Roku Pro Series TVs finally go after the high(er) end, start at $899
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.
Standalone ESPN to launch by fall 2025, with Disney Bundle available
You should be able to subscribe to ESPN channels without any other cable or streaming services by fall 2025. We still don't have a price, however.
What is Sling Freestream?
Free, ad-supported channels — otherwise known as FAST services — are all the rage these days. And Sling TV has its own in Freestream.
Is March Madness on Sling TV?
It's that time of year again — March Madness is back. And you can watch it all on Sling TV. (If you're willing to work at it a little.)
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.
SiriusXM firing up a dedicated Taylor Swift channel on April 7
The satellite-and-streaming service presents Channel 13 (Taylor's Version) some 13 days before the release of her new album. It won't be around forever, though.
Apple (and Messi) offering a monthlong trial of MLS Season Pass
You can get a free one-month trial of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, thanks to Lionel Messi. Just sign up by April 5.
Max will be available to stream in Europe starting May 21
Warner Bros. Discovery will launch the Max era in Europe starting on May 21, with some 25 countries on the agenda.
YouTube TV just got even better on iPhones and iPads
You can now watch up to four shows at once in multivew with YouTube TV on iPhone and iPad. Just try not to burn out on all the cable news .
LG sweetens the deal on its new CineBeam Q projector
LG is throwing in a free portable speaker and a $200 gift card if you preorder its new CineBeam Q projector by April 8.
LG’s stylish CineBeam Q projector changes name, hits the U.S. in April
The LG CineBeam Q has dropped the Qube from its name and goes up for pre-order this month before its U.S. release in April. There's still no price, though.
ESPN’s standalone subscription could hit $30, receive preference on Roku
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.
Former Apple exec joins upcoming sports streaming service as CEO
Pete Distad, who most recently ran video and sports for Apple, will be at the helm of the new joint venture sports streaming service when it launches in 2024.
I don’t know what to do about Roku
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.
Apple’s MLS Season Pass is streaming all games free this weekend
Every MLS match March 16-17 will be streamed for free on Apple's MLS Season Pass service — even if you're not a subscriber.
Spotify adds music videos for Premium users in a handful of countries
Spotify is slowing testing with waters with music videos, available in a handful of countries at first, for a handful of artists.
Your next earbuds maybe shouldn’t be earbuds at all
Since the release of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, I've found I'm not carrying around separate earbuds as often.
The upcoming sports streaming service is a textbook case of a ‘trollout’
Information about a major new sports streaming service continues to be released in dribs and drabs, which doesn't really help anyone.
Sling TV adds arcade games on Fire TV and Android TV
You can now play arcade games on Sling TV in full-screen — or side by side with whatever you happen to be watching.
Hands-on with the Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Apple TV 4K
Belkin's MagSafe Mount for the iPhone makes video calls on Apple TV 4K that much easier. Call your mother. She misses you.
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.
Belkin drops a $50 mount for iPhone video calls on Apple TV 4K
Using your iPhone for video calls with Apple TV 4K will be a good bit easier thanks to a new $50 MagSafe mount from Belkin.
Suction-cup TVs, Rick Rubin is afraid of Bluetooth, and more AV news you missed
Would you put an expensive TV on ... anything ... using suction cups? And is legendary producer Rick Rubin really using $50 air tube earbuds?
How to get a D-pad on your Apple TV Remote app
The Apple TV Remote app works really well on an iPhone and iPad, but it's not perfect. Here's how to switch from a trackpad to directional buttons.
Spotify adds a paid audiobook option to its free tier
Those who stick with the free tier of Spotify can now buy access to audiobooks, with 15 hours available for $10 a month.
Paramount serves ‘true sports fans,’ CEO says
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish doesn't appear to be threatened by the upcoming sports streaming service led by three competitors.
LG’s 2024 slate of soundbars are tailor-made for its televisions
LG's trio of 2024 soundbars are meant to look as great as they sound — particularly if you pair them with an LG television.