Randy Harward

Philo TV vs. YouTube TV

by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2024 | Entertainment, Versus Reviews

Philo TV is inexpensive because it’s limited; YouTube TV costs 3x more because it has the full spectrum of channels.

Xfinity vs. DISH

by Randy Harward | Jun 11, 2024 | Versus Reviews

Cable TV provider Xfinity has excellent prices, shorter term agreements (or no term agreements at all), 185+ channels, the X1 TV box, and the Xfinity Stream app—but its cloud DVR is expensive and you’ll pay about 30% more per month for the no-term agreement plans.

Best Live TV Streaming Services 2024: YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Sling TV, and More

by Bill Frost and Randy Harward | Jun 11, 2024 | Best Of

We’ve ranked these live TV streaming services based on bang-for-your-buck value, features, reliability, and our most recent live TV streaming customer satisfaction survey results. For the second year in a row, YouTube TV won our Editor’s Choice award for best overall live TV streaming service.

DISH Hopper 3 vs. DIRECTV Genie

by Randy Harward | Jun 7, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Versus Reviews

When you sign up for DISH or DIRECTV, you’re not just choosing a TV package—you’re choosing a DVR/receiver, which is your portal to all that delicious, mind-rotting eye candy.

Feature-rich and powerful, the DISH Hopper 3 is consistently named the best TV box in the biz. DIRECTV’s Genie is well-regarded, but not as mighty, and consistently second-banana to the Hopper 3. If you want more details, keep reading to see what we’ve dug up on both boxes.

Free and Low-Cost Cable TV Options 2024

by Randy Harward | Jun 7, 2024 | TV FAQs

Looking to save some money? Here are solutions to cut back on your cable or satellite television subscription without giving up TV entertainment all together.

Sling TV vs. YouTube TV

by Randy Harward | May 13, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews

Sling TV offers a good deal for an affordable price—its packages have some flexibility, and its largest package is still cheaper than YouTube TV. But YouTube TV offers more channels and unlimited cloud DVR storage space, so in many ways, you really do get what you pay for.

DIRECTV STREAM vs. DIRECTV: Live Streaming or Satellite TV Service – Which Is Better For You?

by Randy Harward | May 9, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews

DIRECTV STREAM and DIRECTV have some excellent features, but they’re both way too expensive to be worth it for most folks. Forced to choose one over the other, we’d pick DIRECTV STREAM since it’s the most flexible (no contract means an easier escape) and avoids DIRECTV’s ridiculous second-year price hike.

Is NFL Plus Worth It?

by Randy Harward and Chantel Buchi | May 9, 2024 | Entertainment

Following months of rumors and speculation, the NFL’s latest streaming service is finally here. NFL+ replaces NFL Game Pass for U.S.-based subscribers, now offering two paid tiers and live regular season and postseason games.

Streaming Showdown: Is YouTube TV Better Than Hulu + Live TV?

by Randy Harward | Apr 17, 2024 | Entertainment, Versus Reviews

YouTube TV and Hulu Live have big channel counts, unlimited cloud DVR, and high customer satisfaction, but our TV experts pick YouTube TV. Find out why.

Top Spooks: The Best New Horror Movies of 2024 (So Far)

by Randy Harward | Apr 15, 2024 | Entertainment

Why do a best-of-2024 list in April? It’s a big year for horror, with several marquee franchises dropping sequels and prequels amid a long list of tantalizing terrors that stretches clear to Christmas. So far, we’ve singled out seven standout fright flicks, including Late Night with the Devil, Immaculate, Stopmotion, and more. Read about them below.