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News · 8 Jun 2026
Why QLED TVs Disappoint: The Truth Behind the Marketing
It feels like TV makers want to make my job harder sometimes. It’s one thing to devise new twists on technology. On top of that, however, they’re…
News · 7 Jun 2026
Why Streaming Podcasts Can’t Replace DVD Bonus Features
The goal of every streaming service is to keep you watching for as long as possible. While you are logging minutes, platforms are cashing in on ad…
News · 7 Jun 2026
Why USB-C cables are still so frustratingly confusing
The USB-C format is pretty much normalized now, and that’s a good thing for many reasons. The biggest thing is that I can now use the same…
News · 7 Jun 2026
Why AI assistants on your smart TV are a big deal
I’m not an AI apologist. While I do use some generative AItools for personal and professional reasons, I don’t completely trust their results, never mind buying into…
News · 7 Jun 2026
Why your old Fire TV Stick is better than the new models
It’s sort of funny sometimes to be so deep into the weeds of some things, because if you go up to somebody and tell them that their…
News · 7 Jun 2026
How long do VHS tapes last before they deteriorate?
Something that warms my heart just a little is that there’s been a resurgence of interest in physical media. For some people it’s about going retro, reliving…
News · 6 Jun 2026
Why standard HDMI cables are still being made in 2026
HDMI cables are in just about any home with modern technology. Your game consoles use them, your Blu-ray players use them, your smart TV uses them, your…
News · 6 Jun 2026
How I fix a broken Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
It’s hard for too much to go wrong with the Google TV Streamer or its Chromecast predecessors. It’s not that problems don’t arise — it’s that they’re…
News · 6 Jun 2026
How to properly view black and white content on a 4K color TV
As TV shows and movies try to set themselves apart from all the many options consumers have available, you may come across some titles that are available…
News · 6 Jun 2026
How I’m streaming The Vampire Lestat premiere this weekend for free
The first weekend in June is finally here and if you’re a fan of the Vampire Chronicles, that means you’ll probably be spending your Sunday with the…