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The new Tubi logo.

Tubi’s rebrand looks to pull you further down the content rabbit hole

Tubi has a new look and feel as it continues to take over the free advertising-based streaming world.
Samsung's transparent micro-LED display.

Samsung’s latest see-through display uses microLED panels

Samsung has its own transparent displays on hand at CES 2024, and they use microLED technology that can be applied to all sorts of situations.
Roku Star button on the remote.

What does the Star button do on a Roku remote control?

The Star button on a Roku remote is a magical little creature. Here's a look at everything the Star button can do on your Roku TV or Roku player.
YouTube TV app icon on Apple TV.

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.
Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav.

New streaming service looks to end endless Googling for sports

The upcoming sports streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery hopes to keep you from having to Google where a game is ever again.
Zee Family on YouTube TV.

YouTube TV just added a huge new add-on for $15 a month

With more than a dozen channels available for $15 a month, Zee Family looks to expand the reach of YouTube TV even more.
FuboTV app icon on Apple TV.

The [redacted] bits are the best part of Fubo’s sports streamer lawsuit

Fubo alleges illegal business practices kept it from being able to compete with the likes of YouTube TV and others. But the lawsuit keeps the details a secret.
The Apple Sports app on an iPhone.

Apple Sports app looks to rule live scores and stats on iOS

Apple has released its own sports app — appropriately named Apple Sports — that brings live scores, stats, and more to iPhones in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

Samsung adding Auracast and 360 Audio to more TVs, phones, and earbuds

Samsung is expanding the capability of its phones, tablets, TVs, and earbuds, adding Auracast, 360 Audio, and fast switching.
The Vizio SmartCast homescreen.

Walmart buys Vizio — and its ad and data business — for $2.3 billion

The rumors were true. Walmart is scooping up TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in stock — and with it, Vizio's strong advertising and data business.
A Digital Trends story seen on an iPhone in front of loose change.

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.
An Instagram profile on an iPhone.

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.
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.
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.
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.
The "SmartLess" podcst seen on a phone.

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 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.
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.
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.
A mighty tasty-looking chicken tender wrap as supposedly seen on a Chromecast with Google TV home screen.

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.
App icons for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.

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.
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.
Three young women on a couch watching an old-time movie. Without goggles.

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.
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.
App icons for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.

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.
The Fox Sports and YouTube TV logos.

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.
The ESPN app icon on Apple TV.

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.
The rentals screen on Plex.

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.
A promo image for Puppy Bowl XX/

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.
ESPN+ as seen on a television.

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.
A promo for Super Bowl LVIII as seen on a TV.

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.
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.
Event listing for Chappel Roan on Spotify, seen on an iPhone.

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.
Lionel Messi seen on a promo for MLS Season Pass on a TV.

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.
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.
The previous channel feature on YouTube TV on a TV.

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.
YouTube TV showing NFL games and bowling in multiview.

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.
TCL Q6 mounted on a wall in a bedroom.

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.