Google owned video network lost advertisers and got into another PR nightmare over comments. YouTube’s response doesn’t go far enough, suggest experts.
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
“Alexa, turn on the lights.” Questions & commands to ask about smart lighting
They are pricey, fun, and the easiest product to add to your smart home. Tip: Look for bulbs that don’t need a hub to connect.
Prominent New Yorkers ask Amazon to reconsider
Top CEOs from companies like Goldman Sachs and Jet Blue pen open letter to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos for NYT, promise to work together to achieve goal.
How to save money on your planned Amazon purchases
Chrome extension mostly pushes shoppers to eBay and a handful of partners, but the real savings come by doing comparison shopping in online searches.
For $5.99 or less, you can see Oscar nominees online
Netflix has four, including “Roma,” but big difference in quality for VOD, from SD, HD and 4K, from YouTube, Vudu, Fandango, Google Play and iTunes.
Why are TVs so cheap now? Well, your smart TV is watching you and making extra money, too
There’s a reason TV prices have plummeted. Manufacturers realize they can move them at a lower price and make extra profit once the set’s in your home
How smart TV makes money off viewers
TV set makers now include ad-supported channels to bring in extra money, and tools to track your viewing habits. The good news is they can be turned off.
From Echo to Ring doorbell and Fire TV, are you comfortable with Amazon controlling your smart home?
Amazon missed smartphones, but it is making up for it with the Eero, Echo, Ring doorbell, Fire TV and much much more.
Amazon’s Smart Home products, from Ring to Eero
Amazon’s Smart Home products, from Ring to Eero
How to see thousands of streaming movies and TV shows for free
Cord-cutting: Free streaming channels like Pluto, Tubi, Roku and Crackle offer ad-supported viewing. But one catch: the lineup is older.