Tag: Video
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ICYMI June 2021: Cord Cutters News Tests the New Apple TV 4K, onn. FHD Streaming Stick and More
It was a busy month for Cord Cutters News video, and we have the clips to prove it. In case you missed it, we highlighted some of the topics we focused on during the month of June, 2021. It was a month of new hardware at the extreme ends of the pricing spectrum — from…
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Video: Walmart’s onn. FHD Streaming Stick Boasts An Aggressive Price, But What Else?
This week, we reviewed Walmart’s aggressively priced onn. FHD Streaming Stick. The 1080p streamer retails for just $24.88, but we wanted to know how the device compares to other budget options on the market. Check out our video review to see if Walmart’s new option would be a good fit for you. Editor’s note: Walmart…
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Video: Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Buy A High-End Streaming Device
Every week on our YouTube channel, we dive into a specific topic — hardware reviews, new software, and more. And in case you missed it this week, we explored the world of high-end streaming devices, what they’re capable of, and the pros and cons of investing in one. If you’re considering a new streaming device,…
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Video: Is Record-Breaking Performance Enough to Recommend the Newest Apple TV 4K?
Earlier this week, we published our full video review of Apple’s latest streaming device: the Second-Generation Apple TV 4K. Not to spoil anything, but it left us very impressed with its streaming performance. But what else does this $179 to $199 streamer offer? And is that new Siri Remote a major step up from the…
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Video: Hands-On With Sling TV’s Revamped App
This week, we got our first hands-on look at Sling TV’s newest app update. Coming first to select Fire TV users, this latest upgrade includes a significantly revamped interface. Users should notice changes throughout the app, from the Home menu to the DVR and more. In this video, we take you on a tour of…
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Video: Roku Brings 4K Support, Impressive Performance to its Express Line
In case you missed it last week, we gave the full hardware review treatment to Roku’s latest streaming device, the $39.99 Express 4K+. Check out the video review below to see where it fits within Roku’s current lineup and how it stacks up to the budget 4K streaming device competition. Editor’s note: Roku provided an…
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Video: 5 Things You Should Know About Parental Controls and Streaming Services
In this week’s video deep dive, we explore how four of the biggest streaming services out there approach the notion of parental controls. We learned that Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+ all do things a little differently — and some even have deceptively simple workarounds. If you’ve been looking for ways to manage the…
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Video: 5 Things You Should Know About Locast: How It Works, Supported Cities, and More
In this week’s topical deep dive, Jess and Philip team up to explore the world of Locast, the streaming service that aims to serve up access to your local, over-the-air channels via streaming. Find out what it’s like to use, which cities and markets are currently supported, what’s the deal with those donations, and more.…
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Microsoft Announces Launch Date, Pricing, Subscription Plans for Next-Gen Xbox Consoles
Microsoft confirmed even more Xbox rumors today after it revealed pricing and launch info for its Xbox Series X and Series S game consoles. In short: The higher-end Series X will retail for $499, while the less-powerful Series S gets the previously announced $299 price tag. Both launch on November 10th and preorders start on…
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Amazon Is Spending Billions on Video & Music Content
Amazon Video is now the second-largest video subscription service in the United States. And Amazon seems to be really doubling down on video and music as a way to keep Prime members happy. Now it has come out that in 2015 Amazon spent over $3 billion dollars on video and music content for their Prime…