Articles by Jared Newman
These are the best water leak detectors
Fires can be devastating, but water damage is a far more common risk. These smart devices will alert you if your home springs a leak, so you can take action quickly.
Sling's free DVR has a secret storage upgrade
Sling's Freestream DVR only offers 10 recording hours, but you can expand it with this workaround.
The dumbest new smart TV trend: Exclusive content
What's behind the exclusive content push on smart TVs from Vizio, Samsung, and LG
Best media streaming devices of 2024: From budget to premium
Roku Streaming Stick vs. Amazon Fire Stick vs. Chromecast vs. Apple TV, and more. Which streaming device is the most effective at delivering streaming entertainment? Our buying guide will help you pick the right accessories for your TV.
Spectrum TV Stream and the bundle's continued breakdown
Spectrum's new streaming bundle combines cable news and entertainment channels for $40 per month.
ISPs are violating the spirit of the FCC Broadband Facts mandate
"Broadband Facts" labels for internet: How to find them for your ISP.
The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial
How to get Peacock Premium free trial via Instacart+
How to connect your iPhone or iPad to your big-screen TV
Try these options when you want to mirror iPhone or iPad content on a bigger screen.
Trying to stream Major League Baseball games? Good luck!
MLB streaming in 2024: All the in-market options for each team.
YouTube on your TV: 13 tips to make it even better
Essential TV tips for navigating the YouTube catalog, interacting with videos, and getting the best viewing experience.
Why pay for Paramount+ when you can get it free?
You can stream Paramount+ and Paramount+ Premium for free using these coupon codes - we'll show you how.
Roku's forced arbitration update leaves users fuming
Friendly reminder from Roku: You don't exactly own your smart TV.
DRM remains a stumbling block for DVRs embracing ATSC 3.0
Broadcasters tout a new spec for ATSC 3.0 DVR, but DRM concerns linger.
Xumo Stream Box review: Good, but not best in class
The Xumo Stream Box combines streaming and cable into one interface, with mixed results.
No, streaming TV doesn't cost $1,000 per year
A study on subscription spending leads to wildly inflated claims about the cost of cord cutting.
Amazon & other streamers turn audiovisual quality into an upsell
Streaming in 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos might soon cost extra. Here's what you need to know.
Disney, Warner, Fox sports streaming deal blows up the TV bundle
For the first time, programmers are splitting off sports and broadcast channels from the rest of their cable-channel lineups.