Articles by Jared Newman
Explore the hidden search features inside your streaming device
How to make the best use of your TV streamer's search tool.
Matter Casting looks superior to AirPlay, Chromecast. Can it win?
Amazon is spearheading a clever new standard for sending video from phones to TVs. Will anyone care?
Why you might finally want ATSC 3.0 in 2024
A look at the state of ATSC 3.0 in 2024, including new features, external tuner boxes, and TV support.
The brilliant Roku feature that time forgot
Roku's "My Feed" tracked streaming prices to help save money. Now it's gone.
Tablo 4th-gen DVR review: Promising, but too many problems
Tablo's latest over-the-air DVR records local channels from an antenna for free, but with headaches along the way.
How streaming got worse in 2023 (and what you can do about it)
The five worst cord cutting trends of 2023, from price hikes to password sharing crackdowns.
How to stream NFL RedZone
NFL RedZone has a standalone streaming option for $35 per year, but few people are aware of it.
The new Apple TV home screen is so close to nailing it. If only…
Apple's tvOS 17.2 update brings big changes to the TV app, including a way to filter the home screen by streaming service.
2023 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
These streaming devices, streaming services, and over-the-air tools make cord-cutting easier in 2023.
This free app makes Google TV so much better
TVQuickActions: This free app adds an "all apps" shortcut and more to Google TV devices.
Black Friday streaming deals: Buy this, not that
Black Friday can be a great time to save money on streaming, but it can also be a source of wasteful spending.
How to quickly switch between streaming apps
App switching features explained for Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, and Apple TV
You can skip through streaming ads with PlayOn's free DVR
Netflix and others keep raising the price of ad-free TV. This DVR provides a workaround.
Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) review: The middle child
The Fire TV Stick 4K gets updated for 2023. We examine its features and compare it to other streaming dongles.
Fire TV banner ads are about to get worse
Amazon's Fire TV will soon advertise physical products on the home screen, while mixing sponsored tiles into search results.
How to turn off Fire TV screensaver ads
Fire TV "Sponsored Screensaver" ads are annoying. Here are four ways to get rid of them.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) review: Storage makes a difference
An in-depth review of Amazon's second-gen Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which combines powerful hardware with chaotic software.
Every regional sports streaming option in one place
A big list of regional sports streaming options, with via pay TV packages and a la carte.