Like many other cord-cutters, I’d grown tired of the constant price hikes for the biggest streaming services. So last year, I chose to really cut the cord by switching to an old-school, over-the-air antenna. After much deliberation, I…
For a case study in how a once-promising technology turned toxic, look no further than ATSC 3.0. Also known as NextGen TV, the new broadcast standard promised to revolutionize free over-the-air TV with features like…
On Monday night, I watched TV in a way was previously impossible. Using Channels DVR, I was able to play the Yankees game via MLB.TV on half the screen, with the other half playing Monday…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good reception of local and some distant channels Comes with mounting hardware, including a short mast Compact design will stand out less in neighborhoods Cons Not well suited to…
After years of watching—and paying for—so-called “peak TV” on the likes of Netflix, Apple TV+, and Max, my eyeballs were starting to glaze over. Sure, I love The Crown, Mindhunter, and Hacks, but true streaming…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good reception of most local channels Inline amplifier to boost reception Attractive industrial design for indoor use Cons The antenna’s wide base gives it a large footprint (the stand…
A top-notch streaming box with over-the-air antenna integration has always seemed like a slam-dunk idea to me. Now, an upstart device brand called MyVelo TV is actually making it happen. For $100, the MyVelo TV…