Oct 2022 In the years since YouTube TV first launched, Google’s live TV streaming service has consistently proven to be one of the best, with an excellent channel selection and an unbeatable user experience. While the service has since almost doubled in price, it’s also added a bunch of features and continues to be a better choice …
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People stream content on their TV all the time. It’s one of the best ways for the whole family to watch shows and movies from your favorite streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max. But streaming devices from Roku, Google Chromecast, Amazon and Apple have a downside: Their software platforms are often tracking what you watch behind the scenes. Every major smart TV streaming platform captures your viewing data. Makers of software and …
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Even if you take out Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus, you’re still left with what seems like an endless supply of streaming services. Yes, it’s become more convenient than ever to watch movies, but thanks to the sheer amount of choice, it’s also become strangely complicated. Finding out where movies are streaming is one headache, while the mounting number of …
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The latest Apple TV remote almost feels as perfect as it can be, with dedicated buttons and touch controls integrated together. It’s also slightly bigger than previous iterations, making it easier to hold and use without accidentally pressing things you didn’t mean to. However, there still isn’t a way to easily locate it if it goes missing in another room or in …
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Roku is best known for its streaming devices and TVs, but it also makes some impressive affordable speakers. One of my favorites is the Roku Streambar a compact soundbar with built-in streaming. In my review, I lauded its ability to make speech and dialog sound better than your TV but lamented its lack of bass. Now there’s a new Roku solution to …
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Roku is updating the tech in its cheapest streaming device, the Roku Express. The refreshed Express, coming in mid-October, adds dual-band Wi-Fi for enhanced internet speeds, along with a new processor and more storage so that channels can launch more quickly. The streaming device will cost $30 and is available to preorder now through the Roku, Walmart and Amazon websites. The …
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With so much content available on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Hulu and other streaming services, it’s not terribly difficult to find value in each of them. But you still have to pay to press play. As streaming subscription fees increase, you may want to switch things up with a free alternative. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of no-cost TV and video streaming available to …
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The latest TVs may be able to produce amazing images, but they can also suffer from poor sound quality. But you don’t have to put up with bad sound because we’re here to help. Brett Pearce/CNET If you’re struggling to understand the dialogue in your new favorite show, it’s most likely that your tiny TV speakers are to blame. However, there could …
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If you’re looking for the best way to combine your voice assistant and music streaming, a fully featured sound system is what your TV needs. Brands to be on the lookout for include Bose, Polk, Sonos, Roku and Yamaha, and prices start at a little over $100. Before I show you the picks, it’s worth making a distinction between a smart soundbar …
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We’ve made no secret of the fact that Roku has consistently been a favorite streaming platform of ours. It doesn’t recommend any streaming service over any other, and it has the simplest interface along with the best search functionality. The Roku Express 4K Plus is our top overall pick, with an excellent voice remote and 4K capability. Meanwhile, the Roku …
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