Just as we were growing accustomed to the term “Max,” HBO Max will soon revert to its original name. The head-spinning move, slated to take effect this summer, was announced Wednesday morning during Warner Bros.…
After years of teases, hints, and vague promises, standalone streaming ESPN is finally, really coming, and we even know how much it will cost. The new streaming service, called simply ESPN, will debut in “early”…
Well, it’s official: Apple is finally nixing support for its old Home architecture, meaning those relying on the previous version of Apple’s Home framework have some decisions to make. In a revision to a support…
As a tech expert, I’m used to disappointment when it comes to gadget failures. Actually, we’re all used to it. Too used to it. Just last night, I put an endlessly restarting Apple HomePod mini…
Those “gentle” reminders to stop sharing Max passwords are about to get tougher, the top exec from the streamer warns. Warner Bros. Discovery streaming CEO JB Perette, the top exec in charge of Max, told…
Thrifty cord-cutters know the secret to getting ad-free Peacock for cheap: Ideally on Black Friday, snag a discounted year of ad-free Peacock, then use Peacock’s monthly Premium Plus add-on option to yank the ads. Easy,…
One of the most confounding moments after I got my first Amazon Echo Dot was when its light ring began pulsing yellow, signaling… well, what exactly? Indeed, Echo devices such as the standard Echo, the…
Has your Roku player or Roku TV started talking whenever you’re in a menu or on a settings screen? There’s a simple explanation for a suddenly chatty Roku, as well as an easy way to…
We’ve all been there—sitting and staring at row after row of Netflix categories, trying to find something new to watch. I’ve browsed Netflix so much, I feel like I’ve scrolled for shows more than I’ve…
On paper, the up-and-coming Matter standard appears to be an ideal solution for smart homes: a protocol that enables the competing Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and other major smart-home platforms to collaborate effectively. In…