Should you install beta updates for Apple TV 4K?
Apple TV makes it easy to install beta software to test out new features before they're fully baked. But is that really a good idea?
Apple TV’s tvOS 17.2 beta adds a sidebar to the TV app
The TV app on Apple TV is getting slightly less clunky in tvOS 17.2. Or at least it's rearranging the mess somewhat.
How to set up the TCL Q6 Google TV
Whether you're using it as a basic television or going for the full Google TV experience, setting up the TCL Q6 takes just a few minutes.
New AirPods teased for 2024, to little surprise
A report from Bloomberg citing unnamed sources says to expect new AirPods in 2024, which makes sense given that we're all currently closing out 2023.
YouTube TV is still growing on the back of NFL Sunday Ticket
We don't know exactly how many subscribers YouTube TV has these days, but Google says it's still growing, thanks to NFL Sunday Ticket.
Spotify adds subscribers, still hasn’t added high-res audio
Spotify managed to still add subscribers in the months following a price increase, but the streaming music service still lacks any kind of high-res audio.
Crunchyroll now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels
Crunchyroll is one of the biggest and best ways to stream anime straight from Japan. And it's now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels.
How to reset the TCL Q6 QLED Google TV
It's good to know how to reset the TCL Q6 Google TV — even if you hope you never have to do it. (Or at least do it very often.)
Netflix is about to get more expensive, again
Netflix is increasing the monthly price of two of its plans in the U.S., U.K, and France, with other changes to come globally.
How to change the Amazon Fire TV Ambient Experience background
Amazon has a some wonderful options for backgrounds in its new Fire TV Ambient Experience. Here's how to experience them all.
The Netflix Cup combines F1 and the PGA Tour in Las Vegas
It's official: Formula 1 and the PGA Tour are teaming up for The Netflix Cup — a nine-hole golf match teaming drivers with PGA Tour pros on November 14.
YouTube rolling out some three-dozen new features this fall
Whether you're on a phone, a tablet, or in a desktop browser, YouTube has a number of new features headed your way to make binging video that much better.
SportsEngine Play adds streaming video for parents and pros
SportsEngine Play offers parents and coaches more live-streaming opportunities than ever before, along with professional instruction and developmental video.
TCL Q6 review: the price is right
The TCL Q6 is at the bottom of the top end of the manufacturer's lineup, with a price and experience that's plenty affordable.
This is as close as we’ll get to a dumb TV anytime soon
It's not quite what folks want in a true dumb TV, but that TCL gives you any option not to use the full Google TV system is a good choice to have.
Multiview almost fixes one of the biggest problems with YouTube TV
Channel flipping isn't as quick to do on streaming services, and maybe that isn't a bad thing. But Multiview almost makes for a perfect substitute.
Which streaming platform has the best screensavers?
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Roku each has good options for screensavers on their various streaming devices. But one platform definitely stands out.
Are Apple TV screensavers real?
Yes, Apple TV screensavers are real. And they're spectacular. (And if you still don't believe us, read on for more.)
Should you buy an obsolete Apple TV?
This probably should go without saying, but we'll say it anyway: Do not buy obsolete hardware with unsupported software. Even if it's inexpensive.
Discovery+ raises price for ad-free subscriptions
If you're still using the standalone Discovery+ streaming service, get ready for a price increase. (Or just move to Max and get it all, plus HBO and CNN.)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: second-generation success
The second-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the one to get. It doesn't break the bank, and has an excellent new Ambient Experience.
Tubi supercharges its search with ChatGPT-4 and Rabbit AI
Tubi is revamping how you search for and discovery content in its massive on-demand catalog, using ChatGPT-4 for its new Rabbit AI feature.
Amazon Prime Video is adding advertising in early 2024
Amazon — one of the few holdouts to in-content advertising — will include ads in movies and shows on Prime Video starting in early 2024, unless you want to pay.
At Amazon’s annual device event, AI was everywhere — and nowhere
Artificial intelligence essentially is the fuel that powers Amazon Alexa — and any number of other features and services. The trick is making that a selling point.
The Amazon Echo Hub is almost the whole-home hub I’ve always wanted
A first look at the new Amazon Echo Hub shows a wall-mounted (or not) screen that may well solve your smart home control issues.
I tried the Amazon Echo Show 8, a smart display that transforms when you get close
The third generation of the Amazon Echo Show 8 brings a redesign and faster innards — and it's now also a good bit smarter. All at a palatable price.
Wearing Alexa is weird, but Amazon’s new Echo Frames are shockingly comfy
Smart glasses aren't quite a mainstream thing just yet, but Amazon's doing its best to break through with the new Echo Frames.
Amazon is giving you 6 months of MGM+ when you buy a new Fire TV
MGM+ is owned by Amazon, and you'll get six months of the streaming service for free when you buy a new Fire TV device.
Max adds Bleacher Report for live sports, free through February 2024
Max is adding a sports tier powered by Bleacher Report. It'll be free through February 2024, and $10 a month after that.
The Apple TV remote finder isn’t as good as a case and AirTag
Apple's new built-in ability to find a lost Apple TV remote is free, but it's also not as good as using a remote case and AirTag.
How to find your lost Apple TV remote with iOS 17
Apple now has a built-in way to help you find a lost Apple TV remote, starting with iOS 17. Here's how to use it.
When it comes to charging AirPods Pro with USB-C, don’t overthink it
The switch to USB-C shouldn't appreciably change anyone's experience with AirPods Pro — you'll just have one fewer cable to keep track of.
TCL’s latest Q and S Class televisions price Fire TV to sell
TCL's mid-range Q and S series televisions are now available in North America in a number of sizes with affordable prices.