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Roku vs Fire TV
Roku vs. Fire Stick: I compared the best TV streaming devices in 2025, and this one wins

Here's how to decide which of the two best streaming devices of the year to buy.

26 hidden Roku tips and tricks you'll wish you knew years ago
Own a Roku TV? My 20+ best shortcuts to get the most out of the system
Partial view of a man using his 9th generation iPad along with an Apple Pen and Magic Keyboard.
We hand-picked the 15 best tech products to gift this year
How to download YouTube videos for free - 2 ways
How I download YouTube videos for free - 2 easy and reliable methods to do it
Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo robot vacuum and mop
Can't find any good Netflix shows? I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog
Roku vs Fire TV

Roku vs. Fire Stick: I compared the best TV streaming devices in 2025, and this one wins

Here's how to decide which of the two best streaming devices of the year to buy.
2 days ago by Maria Diaz in Streaming Devices
26 hidden Roku tips and tricks you'll wish you knew years ago

Own a Roku TV? My 20+ best shortcuts to get the most out of the system

You're not getting the most out of your Roku - these hidden menus and settings can help.
3 days ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Streaming Devices
Partial view of a man using his 9th generation iPad along with an Apple Pen and Magic Keyboard.

We hand-picked the 15 best tech products to gift this year

ZDNET rounded up our favorite tech products that would make great holiday gifts -- and some of these splurges are on sale.
5 days ago by Kayla Solino in Home & Office
How to download YouTube videos for free - 2 ways

How I download YouTube videos for free - 2 easy and reliable methods to do it

You can download YouTube videos to watch at any time - even without a Premium subscription. Here's how I do it.
1 week ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Video Streaming Services
Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo robot vacuum and mop

Can't find any good Netflix shows? I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog

By searching these hidden codes, you'll uncover hidden genres and obscure shows on Netflix.
2 weeks ago by Chris Bayer in Video Streaming Services
Roku Streaming Stick Plus

Roku or Fire TV stick? This $19 deal on Amazon made the decision easy for me

I've used the Roku Streaming Stick Plus for months, and it's a downright steal with this $19 Black Friday deal.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Streaming Devices
Roku

Your Roku TV has 100+ free live channels - here's how to watch them (and what's available)

Want cheaper live TV? You can get hundreds of free channels on Roku - no subscription or additional device required.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Video Streaming Services
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Did Roku rearrange your home screen? You may be able to switch back - here's how

Roku is testing a redesign on a select group of users. Here's how it's different.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Video Streaming Services
YouTube is going to automatically upscale videos, but you can opt out. Here's what you need to know

YouTube is upgrading old videos to HD and 4K automatically - but you can opt out

YouTube also says it's rolling out several other new features.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Artificial Intelligence
Fire HD 10 Kids Pro

You can get the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet for up to $90 off with this sneaky deal - here's where

It won't beat an iPad, but the Amazon Fire HD 10 is a great tablet option for casual mobile entertainment and kids. Plus, QVC has a sweet early Black Friday deal - but hurry.
1 month ago by Allison Murray in Tablets
Person's hand holding a remote with a blurred background of logos of streaming services on a TV

Best live TV streaming services 2025: Cut the cord, but keep your favorite live shows and events

You can cut the cable and still access live TV for a fraction of the cost. These are my favorite live TV streaming services, tested and ranked, in 2025.
1 month ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Video Streaming Services
TLDW key moments from YouTube video

Long YouTube video? This free AI tool finds the good parts for you - here's how

Why sit through YouTube videos when TLDW finds the best parts in seconds.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus

The Roku Streaming Stick Plus was one of my Prime Day favorites - and it's still on sale

The Roku Streaming Stick Plus, still 40% off after October Prime Day, is one of the most affordable ways to refresh your existing TV with smart features.
2 months ago by Maria Diaz in Streaming Devices
Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus

Amazon will give you a free Samsung speaker with this TV deal - how to redeem

For Prime Day, the latest Frame Pro 4K is on sale for $300, and Samsung will even throw in some valuable freebies.
2 months ago by Kerry Wan in TVs
Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus

My sleeper phone deal for Prime Day is this $350 Google Pixel - here's why

It's not the flashiest model, but at this price, you really can't go wrong with this model.
2 months ago by Kerry Wan in Smartphones
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