The latest developments in streaming may have you pulling out your calculator to decide which service fits your budget. Netflix bumped up its monthly fees while HBO Max is enticing customers with a limited-time discount. The math is sometimes in your favor, and sometimes not. When Hulu increased prices for Hulu Plus Live TV in December, …
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Nearly all modern televisions are compatible with high dynamic range video. While that doesn’t mean they all perform the same, many HDR TVs are brighter than their older, non-HDR counterparts and innovations like mini-LED make them even brighter. Some of the brightest TVs we’ve reviewed are also some of the best TVs. Although brighter doesn’t necessarily mean better, it can …
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College football expanded its playoff field to four teams seven years ago, but this season it could have reverted back to picking only two schools to play for the national championship. All season, two teams have been clearly superior to the rest of the competition. The Georgia Bulldogs were the top team for most of the year and didn’t lose …
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Sure, there’s a plethora of subscription-based streaming platforms out there with an endless selection of movies. But you don’t always have to fork over cash to access some of the best films, as there are plenty of sites that offer totally free movies. All you need is an internet connection and your phone, tablet or TV, ideally one equipped with Fire …
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There is no shortage of streaming services that cater to audiences with different tastes. Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu, and other players compete for your eyes and dollars, with everything from original series to reboots to new movies. Whether it’s children’s content, foodie favorites (a la Discovery Plus), paranormal reality series, live sports, or film fare, viewers can watch …
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If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber who pays $65 per month to stream live TV channels, you might be in for disappointment next time you check your program guide. That’s because 18 channels, including popular favorites like ESPN, ABC and The Disney Channel, are no longer available to stream live on the service. The channels disappeared from YouTube TV late …
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Update Dec. 18: Disney has pulled all of its channels including ESPN, ABC and National Geographic as a result of the dispute. Google says it will discount or refund its users $15 a month until it is resolved. If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, your best alternatives are Hulu plus Live TV and Sling TV. YouTube TV and Disney are coming down …
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Just got a new TV? Congratulations! Now that you have a new one, don’t be too concerned about all the complex buzzwords and abbreviations like HDR, Ultra HD 4K, 8K, OLED, QLED, 120Hz and HDMI 2.1. Setting up a new TV isn’t hard. It is, however, very important. Out of the box your TV doesn’t look its best. A few small adjustments will ensure you’re …
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DirecTV Stream subscribers may be in for a more expensive new year. The live TV streaming service is set to raise its prices on just about all of its plans beginning in January, according to a report Friday from the Streamable. Subscribers to the $85 a month Choice plan will see their bill increase by $5, while those on the $95 …
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Streaming service subscriptions make it easy to binge entire seasons of a TV series at once, watch new releases on Day 1 from the comfort of your couch and even save money by cutting the cord and giving up your cable or satellite service. Amid social distancing in the pandemic, streaming services even found a way to keep movie nights …
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