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Roku’s streamlined interface has long been my favorite way to watch content. I still use a Roku TV today, and I haven’t made any plans to change that. But I have to admit Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K has given me more than a few reasons to reconsider.

For millions of households, the Roku remote is a fixture on the coffee table. But most of us stick to the directional pad, volume, and app shortcut buttons without paying much attention to the rest.

A clever developer has come up with a way to deliver lossless Dolby TrueHD movie soundtracks, complete with Dolby Atmos effects, to home theater speakers from the third-gen Apple TV 4K.

While much of the attention on the new Apple TV 4K — now in its fourth generation — may focus on the sticker shock of the $299 / £299 / AU$449 price, it also brings some notable features. Siri AI offers a more robust personal assistant experiencehas a faster processor to speed things up and…

I love my Apple TV 4K, which I think is the best streaming device you can buy if, like me, you’re already all-in on Apple. But while my Apple TV 4K (2022) is great, it’s also four years old. That’s an eternity in TV tech, so I was excited to see what new features and…

The first Google TV Streamer launched in August 2024, and standalone Chromecast devices were discontinued at the same time. Now a second streaming box is rumored, and it sounds like the included upgrades will be substantial.

Just in time for its October Prime Day event, Amazon is announcing a new Fire TV Stick 4K with a redesigned remote, as well as a second, fancier remote that you can find with Alexa, and some new Alexa+ features built into the Fire TV interface, which should help make it easier for you to…

If you’re a Roku user, you’re getting a new way to save money on streaming and a new way to help influence the design of new Roku apps and features.