Who needs cable? Check out the top media streaming devices we've tested for watching shows, movies, and more on your TV.

Streaming sticks from Roku and Amazon dominate the conversation, but Consumer Reports' favorite 4K option comes from a ...

You want cleaner menus: If your smart TV’s software seems overly messy or unintuitive, an external streaming device can help.

A premium streaming device that only DIRECTV subscribers will love. The Gemini Air is DIRECTV’s straight-to-consumer streaming device, cutting out the need for a separate smart TV, Roku, or Fire TV ...

The second-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus adds Wi-Fi 6 to one of the best media streaming devices at the same affordable price as the previous model.

I love testing all of the best streaming devices because while the best TVs come preloaded with a smart interface, many are clunky and can lag months behind on updates to the services they offer.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While you might spend weeks agonizing over which TV or projector to buy for your home cinema, you probably don't give as much consideration to ...

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro remains a standout Android TV device in 2026, proving that strong hardware and consistent updates age better than yearly refreshes. Powered by the Tegra X1+ chip, it continues ...

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Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, streaming and sports. He previously worked as a technology reporter at USA Today. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET ...