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Philo home page.

Philo: everything to know about the live TV streaming service

At just $25 per month, Philo is an affordable live TV streaming service with an impressive channel list and feature set.
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 ESPN app featured on Roku.

ESPN’s standalone subscription could hit $30, receive preference on Roku

A new report says the standalone ESPN subscription set to be available in 2025 may cost between $25 and $30 and could get preferential treatment on Roku.
Phil Nickinson holding a Roku remote control over his eyes as the Roku screensaver plays behind him.

I don’t know what to do about Roku

Between all the advertising and data harvesting — and now a pretty major account breach that potentially could have been avoided — it's hard to recommend Roku.
The Vizio OLED 4K HDR TV in living room.

How to connect Alexa to your TV for smart voice control

Alexa is a powerful smart assistant that can even control your TV. Here's how to connect Alexa to your smart TV, set-top box, or streaming device.
2024 LG OLED evo G4 TV.

LG’s 2024 OLED evo TVs available for preorder and start at $1,500

LG has released preorder pricing for its 2024 OLED evo G4 and C4 series TVs.
Roku Star button on the remote.

What does the Star button do on a Roku remote control?

The Star button on a Roku remote is a magical little creature. Here's a look at everything the Star button can do on your Roku TV or Roku player.
The front of the Kanto Audio REN powered speaker.

Kanto’s new Ren active speakers with HDMI take aim at your TV room

Kanto Audio has announced yet another set of active bookshelf speakers, the Ren. But this time, the company has added HDMI ARC for TV connectivity.
The Vizio SmartCast homescreen.

Walmart buys Vizio — and its ad and data business — for $2.3 billion

The rumors were true. Walmart is scooping up TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in stock — and with it, Vizio's strong advertising and data business.
A living room with two people watching TV with the Vizio V-Series 2.1 Home Theater Soundbar and subwoofer underneath.

How to clean your TV screen

Dirty TV screen? You can clean your TV screen quickly without any special supplies. This simple guide will show you how to whip up a cleaning solution.
A Vizio WatchFree promo image.

Vizio brings new channels, features to its booming WatchFree+ streaming service

Vizio's announced today that its free, ad-supported streaming service WatchFree+ is booming. It's added several new channels and more content to its lineup.
A beach scene on a Samsung S95C OLED TV.

How to connect your iPhone or iPad to a Samsung TV

Looking to share content from your iPhone to your Samsung TV? Here's how to share videos, photos, music, and more to your TV with AirPlay 2 and other methods.
A mighty tasty-looking chicken tender wrap as supposedly seen on a Chromecast with Google TV home screen.

There’s only one streaming device that lets you escape ads

Don't want ads on your home screen? Buy a device that doesn't come from an advertising company. It's that simple.
A scene from The Greatest Showman on a Sony A95L QD-OLED.

Best TVs for the Super Bowl

Not that you need us to give permission to buy a TV — but Super Bowl 2024 is the perfect excuse to pick up a new set. Here's what we'd buy.
Roku remote in hand with Roku home screen in. the background.

The most common Roku problems and how to fix them

Have a Roku or Roku Streaming Stick 4K that's giving you problems? We explain how to fix the most common Roku issues in minutes — no tech support needed.
Roku remote in hand with Roku home screen in. the background.

How to pair or reset a Roku remote

Roku remotes come packed with features, but they don't always connect properly. Here's how to pair a remote to your Roku and how to reset if things go wrong.
A The Netflix screen for how to set the primary location.

How to set and change your Netflix primary location

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing will require users to set and even frequently update a primary location for their household. Here's how to do it.
Samsung The Terrace outdoor TV.

When is the best time to buy a TV?

Purchasing a new TV is a big decision. Fortunately, it's easy to score a good deal if you know the appropriate time of year to shop and where you should look.
The Roku Pro Series television seen in a press image.

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.
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Get it for the Super Bowl: This 85-inch Samsung TV is $500 off

Best Buy has a great one day only deal on a Samsung 85-inch CU8000 4K TV bringing it down to $1,100. Here's why it's so great.
The secondary Smart Display on a Telly TV.

First look: Telly’s free TV just might be able to pull this off

It's good to be skeptical of Telly, a free TV with a secondary display that shows ads. But that doesn't change the fact that Telly offers a good experience.
Caleb Denison standing in front of the 115-inch TCL QM89.

Want to feel inferior? Stand in front of a 115-inch television

The 115-inch TCL QM89 brings size that we have not yet seen in a consumer-grade television. But chances are it's going to cost a pretty penny.
A Panasonic OLED TV with the Amazon Fire TV interface.

Panasonic’s latest OLED TVs are the first with Amazon Fire TV built-in

Amazon's Fire TV platform gets its first OLED TV models through a partnership with Panasonic.
The 115-inch TCL QM89 television.

TCL’s giant 115-inch QM89 is the world’s largest 4K mini-LED TV

TCL says its new 115-inch QM89 4K mini-LED TV will be the world's biggest when it arrives later this year.
2024 Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV.

Samsung’s 2024 TVs are bigger and packed with AI and accessibility features

Samsung's CES 2024 lineup of QLED and OLED TVs offer up some bigger sizes, advanced AI features, and accessibility features for better sound and picture.
LG Signature OLED T as seen at a press demo at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

The LG Signature OLED T is official, and gorgeous — and transparent

It's not often we get major surprises anymore at CES, but LG managed to pull one off with its spectacular — and transparent — LG Signature OLED T.
TCL at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.

TVs, soundbars, speakers and more: What we’re expecting in home theater at CES 2024

It's not a big secret that we're going to see some pretty incredible TV tech at CES 2024 — and some of the companies already have let the cat out of the bag.
The Roku Pro Series television seen in a press image.

Roku TV turns 10, celebrates with new Pro Series mini-LED sets

As Roku TV enters its second decade of existence, it's adding a new trio of Pro Series televisions to its smart TV lineup.
The 2024 LG OLED M4 television seen in a press image.

LG’s 2024 OLED M4 takes AI processing to new heights ahead of CES

With a new 65-inch model joining its larger siblings, LG's 2024 OLED lineup gets more powerful, while still getting rid of annoying wires.
The Dyson Zone air-purifying ANC headphones on a model.

The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year.
The new Vizio home screen.

Software update looks to make the Vizio experience even faster

Vizio smart TVs from 2021 and up (and some from 2020) are about to get a software update that should make the Vizio Home experience a good bit faster.
Tablo TV retail box.

Tablo DVR review: 4th generation makes free TV as easy as can be

Looking to capture old-fashioned, over-the-air video? Then the latest Tablo device may be for you.
A promo for a show on Amazon Freevee.

Don’t like giant ads on Amazon Fire TV? Then don’t buy one

Amazon Fire TV made a change that causes some users to be forced into full-screen ads and promos. We shouldn't be surprised.
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.