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4 hidden Roku features that are surprisingly useful

Eli Becht — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:00:18 GMT

A lot of people buy their new Roku devices, set them up, and forget about them. That's fine for most people, but there are a few hidden tricks you can do that really let your Roku stretch its legs. These devices are capable of far more than you think, but you have to dig into the settings to get the most out of it.

I love my disc collection but I'm too invested in streaming TV to stop now

Joe Oliveto — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:00:18 GMT

To me, the benefits of physical media aren't vague or subtle. I've written about this topic with an emphasis on research. There are genuine scientific reasons why someone might prefer watching movies on Blu-ray, discs, 4K discs, and DVDs. In addition, embracing physical media gives a consumer the opportunity to support small businesses in ways that are virtually impossible when watching content via streaming services or digital downloads.

The Kindle Bluetooth remote is a truly baffling accessory

Anthony Marcusa — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:18 GMT

Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Amazon announced some sweeping changes to its wildly popular and long-running Kindle e-reader lineup. The new offerings are somewhat streamlined but also confusing, with tempting extras that seem entirely redundant. There are now three distinct styles of Kindle, and each iteration has an upgraded form as well as a Kids form.

4 movies all physical media fans need to watch ASAP

Joe Oliveto — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:19 GMT

We physical media fans are a fun bunch. We have strong opinions about film, TV, books, and music, and we care deeply about how they’re consumed.

The last Best Picture-winning Western is now free on Pluto TV

Anthony Orlando — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:19 GMT

When I think of Westerns, I typically think of grizzled men with big hats and steely eyes shooting down outlaws in the desert. This image has been associated with legendary Western movies like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The Magnificent Seven, and Once Upon a Time in the West. However, more recent "neo-Westerns" have deconstructed classic cowboy movies, telling modern stories that subvert classic tropes and follow morally ambiguous characters. One of the most acclaimed neo-Westerns is the Coen Brothers' film, No Country for Old Men.

Unleash Spotify’s Retro Side With This RAM-Saving Desktop App

AJ Hen — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:18 GMT

Music streaming apps like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music aren’t just popular on phones anymore. They’re increasingly used on other devices, including desktops, Smart TVs, and even vehicles. But as your playlists and offline music data grow, so does the storage space these streaming services consume.

4 under-appreciated gadgets you can plug into your Android's USB port

Roger Fingas — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:18 GMT

As a platform, Android's key strength is arguably flexibility. The software on one device can look radically different from another, even if there's a core underlying interface. There's often more leeway in what Android apps can do than ones on an iPhone, and there's also a wider range of hardware specs -- everything from the cheapest possible budget phones to foldables that cost as much as a gaming PC.

I made a list of every major streaming service that actually lets you download movies

Chris Hinton — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:18 GMT

We've all been there. Torrential weather sweeps into your town or neighborhood, and your local power grid takes a massive blow, leaving you without access to anything requiring the utility in your home. Or maybe your ISP undergoes extensive infrastructure repair in your area causing your internet connection to be severed for an extended period. Another likely scenario is that you are on a long road or air travel trip, with little to no internet access. How do you spend your time chiseling away the minutes until you can return to normalcy? It always seems like we lose network connections at the moment when we really could use the distraction. Granted, this is a first-world problem, but an annoyance nonetheless.

The new Apple TV 4K is too expensive to be missing this basic feature

Eli Becht — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:18 GMT

The long wait is over and the new Apple TV 4K is on the way. It costs $300, but it represents a big upgrade in performance over its predecessors. I'm still rocking a first-generation model, so anything's an upgrade over that. What appeals to me the most in the new model is the hands-free Siri implementation. That's one of my favorite features of the Fire TV, so it's cool to see that type of versatility moving to other platforms.

4 Android Auto apps that make driving a lot more fun

Tanner Marlar — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:17 GMT

As the battle for real estate on all of our screens rages on, one often overlooked screen is the display in your car. However, Android Auto makes sure that this isn't the case. Over the years, I've used both Android and Apple devices, and when it comes to in-car experiences, Android Auto consistently outshines CarPlay.