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Tablo launches new streaming devices with built-in hard drives
Tablo has refreshed its over-the-air streaming devices to include models with built-in hard drives.
SiliconDust says manufacturing problems will delay ATSC 3.0-capable HDHomeRun
A manufacturing defect means SiliconDust will not ship its newest gadget to customers until August at the earliest.
Installing HBO Max on Amazon Fire TV by “sideloading” puts users in legal gray area
Given the circumstances, the practice isn't legal — but it's unlikely AT&T or Amazon will do anything about it.
Internet companies begin reinstating broadband data caps on customers
Internet companies like Comcast and AT&T are rolling back relief benefits offered during the global health crisis.
With Boost acquisition, Dish Network is now a mobile phone company
Dish acquired the Boost brand from Sprint after the fourth-largest wireless carrier merged with T-Mobile.
With YouTube TV price hike, streaming is starting to look more like cable
For some consumers, YouTube TV is just as expensive as regular cable — or, in some cases, more costly.
Verizon’s new unlimited prepaid plans are not a great deal
Verizon Wireless is offering a new prepaid phone plan for data-hungry customers who want to save a little bit of cash — but they're not the best value in town.
Android users to get premium version of Comcast’s Peacock for free
Users of Google's Android operating system will get free access to the premium version of Comcast's Peacock for three months, executive said on Friday.
Pluto TV the largest free streaming service in the world, executive says
Pluto TV is quickly becoming one of the most-dominant ad-supported streaming services in the world — and that momentum shows no sign of slowing down.
Popular science blog closes after New York Times journalist threatens to blow anonymity
A niche science blog that has found a devoted following has closed after the blog's anonymous author said their identity was set to be exposed in an upcoming New York Times profile.
Best noise-cancelling headphones to drown out fireworks
Fireworks. For some reason, they're everywhere now — and they're driving everyone crazy. But it doesn't have to — just grab a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Here are some of the best...
HBO subscribers report access problems after paying through Roku, Amazon
Roku and Amazon users who pay for HBO Now natively through those platforms are having troubles accessing HBO Max on other devices.