Category: Streaming Devices
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Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen) Review: A Much Better Remote, But What Else?
After many, many months of rumors, Apple’s newest streaming device is finally here. The company’s calling it the second-generation Apple TV 4K and it’s bringing some impressive horsepower under its familiar enclosure. But it’s also packing a new and (potentially) improved Siri Remote, so we’ve got a lot to discuss. If you’ve been curious about […]
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Next-Gen Gaming Consoles Are Solid Streamers, Blu-Ray Players — But They Could Be Even Better
Update (11/22/20): We’ve added more details about the PlayStation 5’s Disney+ app after users discovered limitations on playback resolution. Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series S and X consoles have officially ushered in the next generation of gaming. But while these high-powered devices are clearly focused on video games, the last few console generations […]
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TiVo Stream 4K Review: A Budget-Friendly HDMI Dongle Packs a Limited, but Promising App
TiVo’s Stream 4K represents a different approach for the company. Instead of dedicated DVRs buoyed by paid service plans, the Stream 4K is a budget-priced streaming device meant to compete with Amazon’s Fire TV line, Roku, and others. Its key selling point is an integrated approach to content, pulling in viewing options from a number […]
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Review: 2019 Hisense H8F Android TV 4K HDR with Dolby Vision & HDR 10
This month Hisense launched their new H8F Android TV Smart TV with 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision HDR. Cord Cutters News had the chance to test it out, giving our readers a look at it. Overall, this was a great TV for the price point—currently starting at $399.99 for a 50″ up to $699 for […]
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Review: Tablo Quad 4 Tuner OTA DVR For Cord Cutting
Last week at CES Tablo announced a new 4 tuner DVR called the Tablo Quad. This DVR will let you record up to 4 shows at once from your antenna and includes the ability to add an internal hard drive or use an external hard drive. Tablo was nice enough to send Cord Cutters News […]
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Review: 2018 TiVo Bolt OTA DVR for Antennas & Cord Cutting
Recently TiVo announced the new TiVo BOLT OTA DVR designed for cord cutting. This new DVR not only is a dedicated OTA DVR, but it is also a 4K streaming player. Now we got our hands on the 2018 TiVo BOLT OTA DVR. Here is our full review: The new four-tuner TiVo BOLT OTA costs $249.99 […]
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Amazon Introduces Fire TV Stick 4K
Today, Amazon announced the Fire TV Stick 4K along with a new Alexa Voice Remote. Amazon says this is the “most powerful streaming media stick available” and answers the need for a 4K streaming experience with a small, easy to use device. With a price of $49.99, the Fire TV Stick 4K will provide a […]
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Review: Channel Master’s Stream+ DVR
Last December Channel Master announced a new Android TV-powered DVR called the Stream+. Not only does it record your antenna but you also have access to the Google Play Store to access apps like Hulu, Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and more. “Stream+ is the culmination of customer requests, market research and engineering, rolled up into an […]
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Review: The New AirTV from Sling TV
The AirTV 2 just went for sale and this week we had an opportunity to test it out. This is a very different experience from the Air TV 1 (that is still for sale). No longer is it an Android TV player. The AirTV 2 is a network tuner. Yes, you connect your antenna to […]
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Review: SiliconDust’s HDHomeRun Extend – Stream Your Antenna Through Your WiFi
The ability to stream your antenna to a wide range of devices is something many cord cutters have wanted for a while. Now with the HDHomeRun Extend you can do just that. The HDHomeRun Extend allows you to stream your antenna to devices including the Fire TV, Android TV, iOS, Android, Xbox One, Windows 10, […]