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Roku Quietly Added Four New Free Channels For The Month Of June

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Roku is an attractive streaming service for cord cutters, as it provides hundreds of free live TV channels to its customers. This includes its four newest.

10 Boredom Busting Gadgets And Tech For Kids This Summer

staff@slashgear.com (Alli Hill) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Summer is upon us, and school is almost over. If you want to keep your child entertained through the dog days, consider these boredom-busting gadgets.

5 Common Mistakes People Make When Cleaning Their TV

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Think your TV-cleaning routine is harmless? We explain how a few common habits could be shortening your screen's lifespan without you realizing it.

What Is The 83% Rule For Speakers?

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Getting speaker positioning right is one of the more challenging aspects of the hi-fi hobby. However, there's a handy rule that can help a lot with that.

Your TV's RS-232 Serial Port Can Do A Lot More Than You Probably Realized

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0000

You may recognize the RS-232 serial port on your TV, but do you know all that it can do? It's probably more than you realized.

5 Of The Biggest Drawbacks Of OLED TVs

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0000

OLED TVs are often considered the peak of modern TVs, but the tech isn't without its flaws. Here are some of the biggest disadvantages of OLED TVs.

When Should You Fully Power Off Your Nintendo Switch 2 Vs Using Sleep Mode?

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The Nintendo Switch 2 is made to spend extended time in sleep mode, in which your game is paused. However, that doesn't mean it should stay there forever.

How Often Should You Be Cleaning All The Remote Controls In Your Home?

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Sokolovski) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Think your living room is completely spotless? Discover the exact timeframe experts recommend for deep-cleaning your television remote control.

Steam Deck Is Finally Back In Stock, But Its New Price May Be A Tough Pill To Swallow

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:27:38 +0000

Valve's popular portable gaming PC is back in stock, but the Steam Deck also returns with a very large increase to the price tag thanks to part shortages.

Here's How Dyson Headphones Compare To Other Top-Name Brands

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Sun, 24 May 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Dyson is better known for vacuums than headphones, but its OnTrac model brings premium features and bold design to a competitive audio category.

Can A Smart TV Work Without Wi-Fi?

staff@slashgear.com (Marcus Mears III) — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Think a Smart TV becomes a brick without Wi-Fi? The truth is more surprising and many key features may still work perfectly fine without Wi-Fi.

5 Affordable OLED TVs Actually Worth Buying In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Skip the confusion and find real value on the OLED market in 2026. We break down models offering deep blacks, high framerate gaming, and longevity.

Yes, You Can Shop At Costco Without A Membership — But There's A Catch

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:45:00 +0000

While Costco is primarily a membership-based store, you can technically shop inside without signing up. There are some pretty big caveats, though.

4 Electronics At Walmart With Deep Discounts In May 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Fri, 22 May 2026 02:27:36 +0000

Walmart has some good deals this Memorial Day weekend, and we've rounded up the best deals we could find in entertainment, cameras, smartphones, and more.

Sony Settlement Set To Give Playstation Users $7.85m: Who's Eligible For The Payout?

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Sony has settled a court case accusing them of overcharging players for games. Here's what games are affected and what the settlement process will look like.

What Is A 30-30-30 Reset & How's It Different From Just Unplugging Your Router?

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Tue, 19 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000

The 30-30-30 reset originated with some older routers. It is an entirely different process than simply unplugging your router and has different effects, too.

Is The LG G5 TV Worth The Hefty Price Tag Compared To The C5?

staff@slashgear.com (Anthoni Oisin) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

LG's G5 is commonly considered one of the best OLED TVs on the market, but is it really worth the significant price premium over the cheaper C5?

Not Fire TV Stick Or Roku: This 4K Streaming Device Is Consumer Reports' Top Choice

staff@slashgear.com (Diana Croce) — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000

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

Buying TVs At Best Buy Vs Amazon: How They Truly Compare In Prices, Inventory, & More

staff@slashgear.com (Marcus Mears III) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Best Buy and Amazon battle fiercely on TV prices, but subtle differences in shipping, protection plans, and bundles could make one the smarter buy.

AI TV Vs Smart TV: What's The Difference?

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:45:00 +0000

AI TVs are becoming more common, but the label can be confusing since smart TVs already handle apps, streaming, and basic voice commands.