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Best TV and streamer gifts for the holidays

Best TV and streamer gifts for the holidays

This year more than ever, a new streaming player -- or if you're feeling generous, a whole new TV -- makes the perfect gift.

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Discovery Plus streaming service to launch Jan. 4, with free year for Verizon customers

Discovery Plus streaming service to launch Jan. 4, with free year for Verizon customers

Discovery Plus' monthly subscription will be $5 with commercials or $7 without ads -- but some Verizon customers get up to a year free.

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The Mulan live-action remake is free for Disney Plus subscribers starting December 4

The Mulan live-action remake is free for Disney Plus subscribers starting December 4

Finally, you can watch Mulan without the additional paywall.

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Jon Favreau shares secrets of Baby Yoda's Mandalorian blue space macarons

Jon Favreau shares secrets of Baby Yoda's Mandalorian blue space macarons

Plus, YouTube show Binging with Babish shows how to make your own.

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HBO Max will stream Wonder Woman 1984 in 4K HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

HBO Max will stream Wonder Woman 1984 in 4K HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

The DC superhero sequel will be the first HBO Max movie to stream in the higher-resolution formats.

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The best TV for 2020: LG, TCL, Sony, Vizio and more compared

The best TV for 2020: LG, TCL, Sony, Vizio and more compared

Looking for a new TV? Start here.

10 ways to save money on streaming

10 ways to save money on streaming

Too many services, too little budget? Get ready to slash your streaming costs while still watching everything you want.

Best universal remote of 2020

Best universal remote of 2020

From Harmony to Caavo to, well, other Harmonys, these are our favorite clickers, hubs and screens for controlling a cabinet full of gear.

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David Fincher's Netflix film debuts Dec 4
David Fincher's Netflix film debuts Dec 4

David Fincher's Netflix film debuts Dec 4

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Disney Plus will premiere Pixar's Soul on Dec. 25
Disney Plus will premiere Pixar's Soul on Dec. 25

Disney Plus will premiere Pixar's Soul on Dec. 25

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Roku begins AirPlay 2, HomeKit rollout
Roku begins AirPlay 2, HomeKit rollout

Roku begins AirPlay 2, HomeKit rollout

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How to cut the cable TV cord in 2020
How to cut the cable TV cord in 2020

How to cut the cable TV cord in 2020

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Which streaming TV service to cancel?
Which streaming TV service to cancel?

Which streaming TV service to cancel?

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Free live TV news you can watch now
Free live TV news you can watch now

Free live TV news you can watch now

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Best streamer of 2020: Roku, Apple TV, more
Best streamer of 2020: Roku, Apple TV, more

Best streamer of 2020: Roku, Apple TV, more

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Buffering? How to improve streaming quality
Buffering? How to improve streaming quality

Buffering? How to improve streaming quality

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Hulu Plus Live TV vs. YouTube TV
Hulu Plus Live TV vs. YouTube TV

Hulu Plus Live TV vs. YouTube TV

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Hulu vs. Peacock: Which is best for you?
Hulu vs. Peacock: Which  is best for you?

Hulu vs. Peacock: Which is best for you?

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They're making a John Wick roller coaster
They're making a John Wick roller coaster

They're making a John Wick roller coaster

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Upgrade your Roku remote for just $20
Upgrade your Roku remote for just $20

Upgrade your Roku remote for just $20

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Streaming is the present and the future of TV. Netflix started the streaming revolution in 2007 and remains the leader today but numerous other services have become household names too: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney Plus and more. Meanwhile devices from Roku to Fire TV to smart TVs to your phone and tablet offer those apps and hundreds more, delivering millions of hours of video and a level of choice that traditional cable can't begin to match.

We created this guide to give you an inside track on the best news and advice about streaming. You'll find CNET's informative reviews and comparisons not just of the best services and hardware to buy, but also how to use them. We'll guide you through cord cutting, tell you how to save money and how to improve your wi-fi for a better experience. And when everything's squared away we'll suggest stuff to watch and tell you what's coming soon, including news from our sister site TV Guide.

So sit back, relax, fire up an app and enjoy the golden age of TV. You won't miss a thing.