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What is Roku? The streaming platform explained

What is Roku? Is it a device or software or a streaming service? And what does it cost? Our full explainer will make you a streaming media expert in minutes.
Borys Szyc in Detective Forst.

The best hidden gems on Netflix right now

An iPhone with the Rolling Stones playing on the Tidal app.

What is Tidal? The hi-fi streaming music service fully explained

Two women listening to wireless headphones.

What is Auracast? The Bluetooth broadcast standard fully explained

A person using SiriusXM on a car infotainment system.

SiriusXM plans, pricing, and features for the satellite (and internet) service

The Starz website home screen.

What is Starz? Pricing, what to watch, and how to watch it

Sony Bravia X95L vs TCL QM8.

Best QLED TVs for 2024: TCL, Samsung, Hisense, and more

FuboTV icon on Apple TV.

Fubo: channels, price, plans, packages, and add-ons

A husband and wife stand outside a door in Best Christmas Ever.

The best Christmas movies on Netflix right now

The Netflix home screen.

The 10 most popular streaming services, ranked by subscriber count

Woman wearing Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids.

How to buy over-the-counter hearing aids

The Sennheiser Ambeo Max 5.1.4-channel soundbar in the living room.

How to buy a soundbar: from size to subwoofers, which is the best for you?

The HomePod mini near an iPhone.

What is AirPlay 2? Apple’s wireless sharing system explained

Airplay 2 is available on a growing list of devices. We explain what it is, how it's different from its predecessor, and how to take advantage of it.
Plex used to watch media on a laptop.

How to use Plex Media Server to watch all of your media

Plex can take your movies, TV shows, music, and photos and give them the Netflix treatment for the ultimate at-home or away-from-home streaming experience.
Dan Stevens and Christopher Plummer in The Man Who Invented Christmas.

The best Christmas movies on Amazon Prime Video right now

The best Christmas movies on Amazon Prime Video include The Man Who Invented Christmas, Last Christmas, Violent Night, Scrooged, and more.
Pioneer 50-inch 4K Smart Fire TV on a white background displaying its smart TV interface.

Amazon Fire TV tips and tricks: 8 ways to master your streaming

Amazon Fire TV is a useful platform for accessing all your Amazon-related content in one spot, but there are plenty of ways to make it better. Try these tips!
Tablo TV fourth-generation box as seen from the top.

Tablo TV tips and tricks: How to master this OTA DVR

Tablo TV is a longtime option for watching and recording free TV via an antenna. And its fourth generation is even better. Here's how to best use it.
A Marantz AV 10 receiver displaying Dolby Atmos text on front panel.

The ultimate guide to Dolby Atmos: what it is and how to get the best possible sound

Dolby Atmos can be a great surround sound experience. But just because your gear bears an Atmos label, that doesn't mean you've got Atmos sound. Here's why.
The Deezer app being used on an iPhone.

What is Deezer? Features, pricing, and music quality explained

Deezer may not get the kind of attention that Spotify and Apple Music attract, but it's still a phenomenal music-streaming platform with hi-res audio playback.
Amazon Fire TV Cube 2022 with Alexa Voice Remote.

How to set up an Amazon Fire TV Cube

Do you have a new Fire TV Cube? Amazon's set-top box is a versatile device for your home theater, but it needs to be set up properly. Here's how.
Amazon Fire TV Streaming Stick 4K.

How to get Amazon Fire TV working on a hotel room television

Your Amazon Fire TV Stick is your gateway to all of the best streaming media on the planet, and it's easy to set up on a hotel TV. We explain how to do it.
A mesa with a snowy base viewed on a Samsung S95C OLED TV.

What is QD-OLED? The hybrid TV tech fully explained

Look out, OLED and QLED. There's a new TV player in town and it's not messing around. Meet QD-OLED, the next big thing in TV tech.
A Roku 75-inch Class Plus Series QLED 4K Smart Roku TV hanging on the wall.

What is 4K? Everything you need to know about 4K Ultra HD

Ultra HD 4K has quickly taken over the world of TVs, but what is it, how does it work, and should you upgrade or keep your old TV? Let's explore those answers.
Master & Dynamic MW09 case charging wirelessly.

Wireless earbuds case won’t charge wirelessly? Try this fix

Got a set of wireless earbuds that simply won't recharge when you drop them on a wireless charger? This might help.
The YouTube TV on a Roku TV.

YouTube TV: plans, pricing, channels, how to cancel, and more

YouTube TV plans come in a single flavor — $73 a month. But one of the leading streaming options also has a number of optional add-ons available.
LG G1 OLED evo vs. Sony A90J OLED.

OLED vs. LED: Which kind of TV display is better?

Two of the most common TV acronyms out there are OLED and LED. They sound and look alike, but how are they different? We'll show you.
The TCL 5-Series (S546) shows three HDMI ports, AV inputs, 1 RF input, and an ethernet port , aUSB 2.0 port, optical audio, and audio out headphone jack.

HDMI ARC or digital optical: what’s the difference, and which is best for you?

HDMI ARC and optical are the two go-to connections for sending digital sound from one device to another, but is there a difference between them? Let's find out.
A LG soundbar in a living room under a TV.

HDMI 2.1: what it is and why your next TV should have it

HDMI 2.1 is here, but there are still plenty of questions to be answered. In this guide, we cover the current version while discussing the future of HDMI.
ESPN+ app on a movile device.

ESPN+: Live sports and more you can’t get anywhere else

ESPN Plus offers so much more than the mainstream sports and shows on the cable network. Here's everything you need to know about the streaming service.
Platin Audio Monaco 5.1 Tuned by THX WiSA wireless speaker package.

Ultimate surround sound guide: DTS, Dolby Atmos, and more explained

Surround sound is a great add-on to any TV setup, but the jargon is enough to make you dizzy. From DTS to Dolby Atmos, we demystify the tech and its terms.
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The best kids headphones of 2023: for fun, safety, and more

Loaded with color, braced for impact, and packed with parental features like volume limiting, here's our roundup of the best headphones available for kids.
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more

AT&T TV has gotten yet another new name -- DirecTV Stream. Here's the latest on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and exactly what subscribers get.
iPhone with Apple Music logo on the screen. A pair of Earpods lay next to it.

What is Apple Music? Music, pricing, and features explained

In a sea of music streaming services, Apple Music still holds its own with 90 million songs and premium features. Here's everything you need to get rockin'.
Apple Music Browse screen.

How to add family members to your Apple Music subscription

A Family subscription is a great way to save money on Apple Music. Here’s how you can add family members to your Apple Music without getting a headache.

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