Streaming

A wide library of 10,000 hours of content isn't enough to make HBO Max a must. Platform problems and missing movies are puzzling problems.

Quibi is what happens when streaming TV is optimized for your phone.

Peacock, NBC’s new streaming service, has a lot of classic programming, but will need to smooth out some edges before July, when it’s available more widely.

The Disney Plus streaming service is affordably priced and packed full of content.

This free streaming box for Xfinity Internet customers is a work in progress.

FuboTV is one of the more expensive streaming services but offers a comprehensive lineup of channels, including many niche sports networks.

Roku's wireless surround sound works just as well as advertised, but the whole setup can get pretty expensive.

Sling TV's streaming service is cheap and offers top networks, including ESPN, but it has insufficient DVR storage.

Our Philo review bottom line is that it's well-designed and easy to use, but lacking in channel selection.

Thanks to its intuitive interface, superior discovery features and powerful DVR, Sony PlayStation Vue is very close to being a cable killer.

Star Trek: Picard's first episode, Remembrance, is a strong start to a Star Trek series that focuses more on character than sci-fi.

ESPN Plus offers a lot of live sports for a little money, but it's no replacement for the mainstream match-ups you'll still find on cable.

The new Google Chromecast is fast and intuitive, but the attractive little dongle is behind the times.

Can Tim Cook & Co. win in the television biz? Our Apple TV Plus review looks at how the company put its best foot forward on day 1.

The Vizio M-Series Quantum 65-inch (M658-G1) remixes Vizio's affordable M-Series with an impressive display and a new, improved version of SmartCast.

The Amazon Fire TV Cube gets more compelling thanks to a speedier Alexa.

The Roku Ultra (2019) boasts a more powerful processor than its predecessor and a much better remote control.

The Apple TV 4K offers an attractive, customizable interface and affordable UHD content, but design flaws and a subpar remote hold it back.

The Roku Ultra LT offers the best features of Roku's highest-end streaming player for a reasonable price.

The Roku Express (2019) is a small, inexpensive gadget that can make any setup feel pretty smart.

The AirTV Mini might be of interest to heavy Sling TV users. Otherwise, it's just another underwhelming Android TV box.

Dish customers would be wise to upgrade to the Hopper 3, which can record up to 16 shows at once, streams 4K, and lets you watch four games at the same time.

As 4K HDR streaming devices go, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K does a great job balancing functionality, price and performance.

Alexa paired with Logitech's newest universal remote should make TV watching easier. It doesn't.

The Caavo Control Center combines all your devices and their content into one interface, but all its best features cost extra.

There's no compelling reason to get a Xiaomi Mi Box S, due to troublesome issues with its picture quality, sound levels and interface.

The LG B7 OLED brings the stunning quality of LG's OLED displays to your living room for a much more palatable price, and doesn't cut many corners along the way.

The Roku Premiere delivers a high-quality 4K HDR experience but cuts a few design corners along the way.

The Elgato Stream Deck Mini is a cheap and efficient way to make managing your Twitch streams easier.