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Roku Streambar review: No-brainer TV sound and streaming upgrade

Roku Streambar review: No-brainer TV sound and streaming upgrade

This tiny, affordable bar adds great 4K HDR streaming, and solid sound, to any TV.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite review: Capable streamer, cheap price

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite review: Capable streamer, cheap price

The first ultrabudget streamer with a voice remote talks circles around Roku.

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Roku Ultra 2020 review: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Roku Ultra 2020 review: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Roku's latest flagship box makes a few small tweaks, but it remains a tough sell over the Streaming Stick Plus.

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Reviews and comparisons

Roku Express review: Budget streaming winner

Roku Express review: Budget streaming winner

The Roku Express 2019 is an excellent, easy-to-use streamer that offers the cheapest access to Roku's superb operating system.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 2020 review: TV control is nice, but Roku (and Lite) are better sticks

Amazon Fire TV Stick 2020 review: TV control is nice, but Roku (and Lite) are better sticks

Amazon's 2020 streamer is a fine device but spending $10 less (or $10 more) for a different Fire TV -- or a Roku -- is a better bet for most people.

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Nvidia Shield TV review: Go-to streamer for PC gamers and geeks

Nvidia Shield TV review: Go-to streamer for PC gamers and geeks

The Nvidia Shield TV combines powerful streaming and gaming features, but for most users it's not worth the high price.

Apple TV 4K review: A capable TV streamer -- if you're willing to spend up

Apple TV 4K review: A capable TV streamer -- if you're willing to spend up

The Apple TV 4K remains the best streamer you can buy and earns CNET's Editors' Choice award.

D-Link's AC1750 router is perfect for those on a budget

D-Link's AC1750 router is perfect for those on a budget

The affordable D-Link DIR-867 has lots of high-end features as well as above-average Wi-Fi speed and coverage.

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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 TV Insider

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.