Category: Streaming Devices

Next to an over-the-air antenna, an over-the-air DVR is an essential tool in the life of a cord-cutter. With an over-the-air DVR, you can record shows from an antenna, rewind live TV…

Anyone who owns a Roku streaming player is familiar with the Roku remote, the one with the four “shortcut” buttons in the bottom third of the device.  The buttons are marked with…

So, what kinds of streaming ads will you tolerate? Maybe a 60-second commercial break in the middle of a show? Pause ads? A static ad on the home screen?  There’s a range…

Nope, Sony isn’t quite done with Blu-ray yet.  Barely two months after announcing that it’s exiting the recordable Blu-ray business, Sony has revealed something of a surprise: its first new Blu-ray player…

If you’re one of the unlucky Chromecast owners whose “untrusted” device stopped working earlier this week, here’s some good news: a fix is on the way.  As reported by 9to5Google, Google has…

I’ve decided to test a radical change to my living room streaming setup. For years, I’ve used an Apple TV 4K for streaming, and while it’s been a great device overall, I’ve…

Battered by a botched update to its flagship app last year that left its users howling for blood, Sonos badly needed a win for 2025—a new product that would finally turn the…

Google Chromecast users are apparently struggling with serious connection problems, as reported by 9to5Google. Google announced last year that Chromecast devices would no longer be manufactured or supported, in favor of the…

You might not need a TV antenna to cut the cord, but one can be indispensable if you want to record over-the-air channels. With an over-the-air DVR, you can record shows from…

An external streaming device is the best way to access online video services without replacing your entire TV. By plugging one of these devices into your TV’s HDMI port, you’ll be able…