Google TV vs Android TV: A Side-by-Side Breakdown
Google TV is more of an Android TV evolution than a completely new OS
Android TV and Google TV are two solid operating systems used to power various smart TV models and Google’s Chromecast devices. While Google TV is the newer operating system, Android TV still gets a lot of support and shouldn’t be…
Hulu + Live TV deal: 22% off before the price hike
Hulu has a time-limited offer right now, and it’s a doozy. Specifically, “Hulu + Live TV,” the service’s live TV add-on, which includes advertisements, is reduced to $64.99 per month for the first three months.
That’s 22% off the typical cost of $82.99 per month. With the base cost expected to rise to…
Prime Video Black Friday NFL Game Will Stream Worldwide for Free, in a First for Amazon
Amazon is taking its post-Thanksgiving NFL game this year on Prime Video to a global audience — and the gridiron matchup will be available to stream for free.
The ecommerce giant announced an extension of its agreement with the National Football League that will allow Prime Video to broadcast the Nov. 28 Black Friday…
Spectrum launches bold new offer as cable TV customers flee
Spectrum is betting big on a generous offer to repair recent customer losses.
Spectrum, which is operated by Charter Communications, has been fighting a massive consumer trend over the past few years that appears unlikely to end anytime soon.
Many consumers nationwide have been cutting the cord on cable services as prices increase and the…
These 7 Open-Source Apps Made My Smart TV Worth Using
I’ve been using Google TV for a while now, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that most smart TVs are nothing more than a row of streaming apps, irrelevant recommendations, and a sluggish interface.
The hardware is usually fine, but the software feels restricted, slow, and locked down. But I didn’t…
Roku Streaming Stick HD 2025 Aims to be a Tiny (Yet Huge) TV Upgrade for $17
Streaming is a part of how we consume entertainment, but not all televisions are equipped for the digital age.
We still own earlier TVs, which were steady workhorses before apps and Wi-Fi existed. That’s where the Roku Streaming Stick HD 2025 comes in: a little but powerful device that can transform practically any modern…
Time's Up for a Timeshifting Trailblazer: TiVo Discontinues Its Standalone DVRs
The company that saw its name become a verb has shifted its focus to connected TVs.
TiVo digital video recorders have reached “Keep Until I Delete” status: The company has ended manufacturing and sales of new DVRs and no longer offers hardware upgrades for current users.
TiVo, now a subsidiary of the software firm Xperi,…
The NFL Finally Cut the Cord, and It's a Mess
We're now several weeks into the 2025-26 NFL season, and it's been nothing short of electric.
Watching from regular TV stations is still possible, but things are changing. The NFL recently cut the cord and gave YouTube the Sunday Ticket, and several upcoming games will air exclusively on streaming platforms. It's a mess.
So far…