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The key advantages physical media still has over streaming services

Anthony Marcusa — Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:10 GMT

For all the seeming convenience that streaming services offer, with vast libraries of titles available on demand, there are subtle and sometimes surprising drawbacks to opting for online entertainment. Netflix and others destroyed the cable model, only to later copy it, but there is still plenty of support for physical media.

How to stop your LG TV from spying on you

Saeed Wazir — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:00:19 GMT

Every LG owner should be aware that their TV is spying on them, thanks to hidden WebOS features. It takes screenshots of the content you're watching and shares your information with third parties. It also stores more information than you think in the user agreements that you might have ticked without reading.

4 cheap ways to upgrade your smart TV streaming quality

Eli Becht — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:00:20 GMT

The world has been moving away from traditional cable for several years now, and that means you should be hopping on the streaming bandwagon. Pretty much any TV you buy these days will have a streaming interface that lets you download all the popular streaming apps like Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+. A lot of people just install those apps on their TV and call it a day, but there's so much more that can make your streaming setup better. Many upgrades mean you have to spend an arm and a leg, but there are some smaller ones you can make too.

The budget TV picture settings you need to change for a premium picture

Roger Fingas — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:01:20 GMT

To get an important thought out of the way, no, you can't make any major upgrades to a TV through software. Through downloads, you might gain access to an AI assistant, some new apps, or expanded smart home functions, but it's not like you can add 4K or HDR10+ to a TV that wasn't already compatible. It's akin to expecting a patch to add another 20mph to your EV (or PEV).

Why your smart TV is a major home network security risk

Roger Fingas — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:19 GMT

People can be paranoid about the security of their laptops and smartphones, and they're not necessarily off-base about that. Those are frequently the most important devices in a person's life, so hackers are eager to hijack them, whether for fraud or planting spyware. In countries with authoritarian regimes, a lapse in phone security could easily put you or someone else in prison.

5 apps that made my iPad a true MacBook replacement

Craig Donaldson — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:30:20 GMT

I mainly use a Windows desktop at home, and until recently, I gravitated towards my MacBook Pro when I needed a computer on the go, like traveling for work or on holiday. However, that's all begun to change -- thanks to my iPad.

Why this annoying home theater trend is ruining modern audio setups

Roger Fingas — Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:52 GMT

Oh boy. I'm sure I'm going to take flak for this one, but sometimes, it feels good to put out an unpopular opinion on tech. Not for the sake of trolling -- intentionally trolling people is immature, especially as a journalist -- but because people avoid calling out the elephant in the room. There's always one elephant or another, whether the room involves smartphones,EVs, or yes, home theaters.

The next Apple TV needs this one feature to beat Roku and Fire TV

Roger Fingas — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:19 GMT

If you've read any of my other AV material at Pocket-lint, you might be a little surprised to see the headline up top. I've got a couple of Apple TVs in my home, and I often wax about the device being the gold standard for add-on media streamers. I stand by that -- even an older model is liable to be faster than most of the competition, and it offers a clean interface that's mostly ad-free.

This underrated sci-fi film is finally free to stream

John Kanellakos — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:41:11 GMT

I love a good science fiction film, and 2016's Passengers is a movie that scratches that sci-fi itch of mine each and every time I watch it. Directed by Morten Tyldum, Passengers stars Jennifer Lawrence as Aurora Lane and Chris Pratt as Jim Preston.

A new, very different Apple TV model could be on the way in just a few months

John Kanellakos — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:45:38 GMT

At long last, the launch of Apple's much-rumored fourth generation Apple TV 4K might finally be imminent. After

in order to release alongside an upgraded Siri and Apple Intelligence experience, the stars could conceivably align as soon as this fall.