Roku Tests Putting Ads In the Worst Place

Roku is testing whether users will enjoy watching ads before they can even get to the home screen.

Amazon Is Quietly Replacing Android in Some Products with its Own OS

The new OS Codenamed Vega has been spotted on the Echo Show 5.

Live: Best Deals from October’s Amazon Prime Day

October 10-11 is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, with sales on all kinds of tech gear.

Best Early Deals From October’s Amazon Prime Day

No need to wait for October 10-11 for Prime Big Deal Days.

Amazon Doubles Down on the Smart Home With New Echo Hub, Echo Show 8, and Eero Max 7

The company also unveiled the WiFi 7-compatible Eero Max, Fire tablets, TV dongles, and upgraded Echo Frames.

Amazon’s Big Bet on New Devices and AI

The e-commerce giant bunts on new products but lean heavily into AI.

Pics: Amazon Debuts Revamped Echo Frames, a New Echo Hub, and More

From the new Echo Show 8 to updated Echo Frames, these were the highlights of Amazon's September 2023 Devices Event.

‘Hey Disney:’ Dory and Mickey Can Now Respond to Your Kids on Amazon Echo

Disney and Amazon are now letting Kids Plus subscribers shout ‘Hey Disney’ at their Echo device to hear from Chewbacca, Mater, and—somehow—R2-D2.

Roku’s New TVs Start Off Only Slightly More Expensive Than a Streaming Box

Roku is also pushing out Roku OS 12 in the U.S. in the coming weeks.

The Cheaper Chromecast With Google TV HD Is Probably All You Need

Don't spend the extra $20 if you're not also paying for 4K content. And even then, there is a better option.

Amazon Wants to Sell You a Presence Detecting QLED Fire TV

The second-generation Fire TV Omni gets the QLED treatment. There's also a new Fire TV Cube and an update to the Echo Show 15 that makes it more Fire TV-like.

Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is Here to Revive Your Old Screens

Google's latest streaming device is an affordable option for converting a dormant screen into a smart TV.

YouTube TV Is Finally Bringing Surround Sound to More Devices

Google TV, Android TV, and Roku devices will soon be compatible with 5.1 surround sound content.

There’s Only One Reason to Upgrade to Roku’s New 4K Streaming Sticks

If you don't already own a Roku stick, these are the best ones to buy. If you do, the upgrades are too small.

Comcast Is Trying to Be Roku Now

With a new streaming box, redesigned remote, and aspirations to be all up in your TV, Comcast is not playing around. But does anyone want this?

Amazon Makes TVs Now

The company is plugging its voice-controlled virtual assistant, Alexa, into its first ever in-house smart TVs.

IMDb TV Is Now Available as a Free Download on iOS and Android Devices

The platform doesn't cost any money to use and hosts an extensive catalogue of movies and TV shows.

Walmart’s Knock-Off Chromecast Is Nearly As Good As the Real Thing

It's one of the cheapest ways to get Google's TV experience in your home, although there are some drawbacks.

11 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do on Your Amazon Fire TV

Don’t Buy the Old Apple TV