Eric Chiu
Eric Chiu is a CableTV.com internet editor who covers internet tech, entertainment, and sports news. He’s written about consumer technology for nearly a decade for outlets including CNN Underscored, Wirecutter, Newsweek Media Group and TopTenReviews/Future. In his free time, he enjoys playing any instrument he can find, rooting for the Michigan Wolverines, and hunting for the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
How To Watch Football on Thanksgiving 2025
by Eric Chiu | Oct 15, 2025 | Entertainment
Interested in watching NFL and college football games this Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to know about this year’s Thanksgiving football schedule.
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NHL RSN Situation: What You Need To Know
by Eric Chiu | Oct 13, 2025 | Entertainment
Every NHL season raises new questions regarding regional broadcasters and TV rights. If you live in a market affected by the league’s ongoing issues with regional sports networks (RSNs), here’s what you need to know about the best ways to watch local NHL games this season.
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DIRECTV VS. Optimum
by Eric Chiu | Oct 13, 2025 | Versus Reviews
From contracts to channel counts, we break down everything you need to know about Optimum and DIRECTV plans.
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How To Watch the 2025–2026 NBA G League Season
by Eric Chiu | Oct 9, 2025 | Entertainment
Want to track your NBA team’s most interesting prospects? Here’s how to watch NBA G League games this year.
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Best Prepaid Wireless Internet 2025
by Eric Chiu | Oct 8, 2025 | Best Of
Use our research to help you find the best prepaid internet deals.
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What You Need to Know Now That CenturyLink Is Brightspeed
by Eric Chiu | Oct 8, 2025 | Industry News
What’s the deal with Brightspeed and CenturyLink? Read our guide to get up to speed on the relationship between both ISPs.
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How To Watch the 2025 WNBA Playoffs
by Eric Chiu | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertainment
Who will win it all in the WNBA this year? Get ready to watch the WNBA Playoffs when the postseason tips off this fall.
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5 Shows Like Gilmore Girls: Sherman-Palladino Gems, Popular Hits, and More
by Eric Chiu and Mike Strayer | Sep 26, 2025 | Entertainment
From 2000 to 2007, Gilmore Girls followed the ups and downs of life for Lorelai and Rory Gilmore in the fictional town of Stars Hollow. But if you’ve finished all seven seasons (along with Netflix’s Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life) and you’re looking for something to fill that coffee cup–shaped hole in your life, here are some of our picks for shows that are stylistic sisters to Gilmore Girls.
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Best Internet and Mobile Bundles 2025
by Eric Chiu | Sep 22, 2025 | Equipment Guides
Here’s what you’ll get on the top MVNOs if you’re interested in bundling smartphone and internet service.
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What’s the Best Alternative to Optimum?
by Eric Chiu and Olivia Bono | Sep 22, 2025 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
If you’re finally ready to jump ship from Optimum, here’s what you need to know about alternatives to Optimum TV and internet service.
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