A highlight this year is the new remote control, which Google said was “our most requested feature.” It’s slightly longer than my palm with a curved shape that makes it comfortable to hold. There’s a ...

Better for your privacy, anyway.

Google’s Chromecast dongle is supposed to simplify TV by turning your phone or tablet into the remote control. But with Google Assistant, you can make things even simpler by controlling the TV with ...

Like most of you, I have several internet-connected "smart TVs" in my home, but I don't use any of the smart features available on them. Does anyone? Streaming devices like the ones available from ...

Your remote can stay buried in the couch.

It wasn’t so long ago that Microsoft was betting heavily on its Cortana digital assistant. That’s a bet that didn’t pay off. But because this is the new Microsoft, the company is instead betting on ...

A free update to Nvidia's high-end TV box lets you talk to your TV hands free, and have it respond by serving up TV shows, dimming the lights, and ordering pizza. David leads the editorial team at ...

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Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Eli covered the latest in the ...