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Fubo's cheapest "Essential" plan is gone after just four months
Fubo has once again stopped offering plans without regional sports.
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How to get Disney+ for free (or almost free) in 2025
If you’re paying full price for Disney+ in 2025, you’re paying too much.
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All the best ways to stream March Madness 2025
Our cord-cutter's guide to March Madness shows you how you can watch every game in the tournament at the lowest possible cost.
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Roku's home screen ad experiment crosses the line
Roku's experimental auto-playing home screen ads are a disappointing sign of what's to come.
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Plex's lifetime subscription plan is getting a massive price hike
A lifetime Plex Pass will soon cost more than double its current price, while a key Plex Media Server feature is going behind a paywall.
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The best second-screen apps for watching Major League Baseball
Geek up the grand old game with data feeds, social media, and other interactive enhancements on your smartphone or tablet.
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Roku’s latest ad experiment just blew up in its face
Known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to streaming ads, Roku’s latest test stepped way over the line.
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7 Google Assistant features vanishing soon as Gemini transition approaches
Slowly but surely, Google Assistant is dropping functionality across mobile and smart devices. Here are the latest features to get the boot.
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Sony drops an unexpected Blu-ray surprise!
Looks like Sony is still in the Blu-ray business, with the storied personal electronics maker unwrapping its first new BD player in years.
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I stopped using Alexa long ago. Here are 6 ways Alexa+ could lure me back
Alexa got so annoying that I stuffed most of my Echo speakers in a box. Could the new AI Alexa change my mind?
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Google issues a fix for Chromecast ‘untrusted’ bug
Owners of older Chromecast devices that got hit with “untrusted” errors should soon be streaming again.
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I'm trying to replace my Apple TV with a home theater PC
Why an HTPC might still be worth considering for streaming in 2025.
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Sonos has reportedly dropped one of its worst ideas
The struggling multi-room speaker manufacturer is said to have canceled its biggest product launch of the year. It was the right move.
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Some older Chromecasts are suddenly 'untrusted,' can't cast anymore
A recent bug is causing some Google Chromecast devices to be unable to connect or cast media. A possible reason has been found.
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DirecTV's skinny bundles have a cable news problem
With a new wave of cheaper streaming TV packages, you're still paying for cable news.
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Abode home security systems can be controlled from an Apple TV
Apple TV users can now manage their Abode systems, and see up to 4 security camera feeds, on their TVs. The company also upgraded its Android TV app.
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YouTube launches cheaper $8 Premium Lite plan without the best parts
The new plan is now available to US users for around half the price of full Premium, but it has several gotchas.
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A classic 80s sitcom on Netflix looks really weird. Is it AI’s fault?
“A Different World” appears to have gotten an AI makeover, and it’s turning people’s stomachs.
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