Sarah Lord

TCL Updates Roku 6

One of the best TVs for the price is getting an upgrade: TCL has unveiled the newest model in its popular 6-Series line, the Roku R6. The company claims that the new mini-LED TV will be brighter and have more local dimming zones than existing models, while also adding a 144Hz variable refresh rate at 4K …

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Best Fire TV Stick in 2022: Fire Stick 4K Max, Lite, Fire TV Cube and More

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Most people who watch TV these days own at least one streaming device, as these little gadgets have become a crucial part of the movie-and-TV experience. Of course, most new TVs come with smart features built-in, allowing you to use platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime without an extra device. …

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ESPN Plus Review: A Must

In the past year, ESPN Plus has both raised its prices and lost an important content partner. ESPN Plus is currently the out-of-market streaming home of Major League Soccer, but will lose the league to Apple TV Plus when the current season concludes in November. Now, the service has just raised its prices to $10 a month or $100 a …

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4 Improvements I Want to See in a New Roku Streaming Stick

Roku’s streaming devices are popular and score positive reviews here at CNET for their easy setup, plethora of streaming channels, and simple menu design. Every Roku runs the same software, so they all share many of Roku’s strongest features. However, individual players have hardware improvements that set them apart.  Our two favorite players are the $40 Roku Express 4K Plus and …

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Best Sports Streaming Service for 2022

Choosing a streaming service for shows or movies is easy. But choosing one for sports is a problem that mainly stems from the fact that sporting events are typically meant to be watched in real time. However, there are live TV streaming services out there, such as DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV, that are great for sports fans looking to cut the …

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11 Roku Tips and Tricks to Up Your Streaming Game

One of Roku’s signature advantages is that it’s easy to get right to your streaming content. But that doesn’t mean that your Roku device lacks tricks and advanced features to enhance the viewing experience. Roku’s are some of the most popular and well-reviewed streaming devices available for your TV because of their ability to be simultaneously easy to use and feature-rich. Whether you’re …

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11 Roku Tips and Tricks to Up Your Streaming Game

One of Roku’s signature advantages is that it’s easy to get right to your streaming content. But that doesn’t mean that your Roku device lacks tricks and advanced features to enhance the viewing experience. Roku’s are some of the most popular and well-reviewed streaming devices available for your TV because of their ability to be simultaneously easy to use and feature-rich. Whether you’re …

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Android 13 Has Arrived on Google Pixel Phones

Android 13 is now live, with Google’s latest operating system rolling out Monday to Pixel phones and devices. People with Android devices from Samsung, Asus, Motorola and others will have to wait until later this year to receive the update.  The Pixel lineup includes phones, watches and tablets made by exclusively by Google. The company often releases its updates to …

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You Can Finally Use Snapchat on Your Computer, but There’s a Catch

There’s never been an official way to use Snapchat on your computer — until now. The social media company introduced Snapchat for Web on Monday, which allows you to continue your Snapchat conversations online, via web browser. You’ll be able to initiate and receive video and voice calls, as well as send text-based Snaps. For now, the service is limited to Snapchat Plus subscribers, which …

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How to Sign Up for the Disney Bundle (If You Already Have Hulu)

The Disney Bundle offers access to all of the content on Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for a $14 monthly fee. While each streaming service can be had individually — Hulu and ESPN Plus cost $7 a month, while Disney Plus is $8 — those who take advantage of the Bundle end up saving a not insignificant $8 a …

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