Google hasn’t offered a streaming device for under $50 since it discontinued the Chromecast with Google TV in 2024. That’s turning out to be a problem. For the past couple years, Google…
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The new Fire TV OS is for Amazon, not you
Like it or not, Amazon is starting to phase out the Fire TV operating system it’s been using for more than a decade. On both the new Fire TV Stick HD and…
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD ditches Android for faster Vega OS
Amazon is set to release a new version of the Fire TV Stick HD soon. This will be the second in the Fire TV Stick line to run on a different operating…
Fire TV’s biggest update in years and how to deal with it
If your Fire TV home screen suddenly looks different, you’re not alone. Last month, Amazon started rolling out its biggest Fire TV update in years, with rounder icons and some big navigation…
Amazon’s 4K Fire TV Stick Max is 42% off today
NOW 42% OFF Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max View Deal Stop worrying about how you’re going to keep watching your shows when you go on vacation or switch TVs. All you…
Gemini gave my Plex server a checkup. Its diagnosis surprised me
Who needs Netflix when you have Plex, the media server software that runs locally and lets you stream your own local video files? I’ve been hosting my own Plex server on a…
Good luck finding Walmart’s Google TV players in stock
Ask us to recommend a streaming video player for most people in 2026 and we wouldn’t send you to Amazon, Roku, or even Apple. Instead, our answer—maybe a surprising one? — would be Walmart. A quick look…
Google Gemini to let you change TV settings with voice commands
Google thinks AI can solve the problem of needing to wade through complicated TV settings menus. With a forthcoming update to its Gemini AI assistant on Google TV, you’ll be able to…
Streaming deals: Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus now $30, 4K Max now $40
With a streaming stick, you can add apps and streaming services to any TV or display, instantly unlocking access to a wide range of movies, TV shows, and music. Amazon’s Fire TV…
Best DVR for cord-cutters: Tablo vs. Zapperbox vs. Channels vs. the rest
Aside from an over-the-air antenna, an over-the-air DVR is a must-have tool in the life of a cord-cutter. With an over-the-air DVR, you can record shows from an antenna, rewind live TV…