What Free Live TV Streaming Service Has The Most Free Live Channels? Pluto TV vs Tubi vs Freevee vs The Roku Channel & More

Are you a cord cutter looking to cut the number of services you pay for? The good news is that there are a growing number of great free ad-supported streaming services.

So this raises the question of which service has the most free ad-supported live channels? Is it Pluto TV, Tubi, Amazon’s Freevee, The Roku Channel, or some other service?

So let’s take a look at how many live channels are on services like Pluto TV, Tubi, Freevee, The Roku Channel, Local Now, Plex, Sling Freestream, and more.

Here are the free live TV streaming services with the most live channels according to the most recent numbers we have:

• Local Now Over 490 Channels
• Plex About 450 Channels
• Sling TV Freestream Over 430 Channels
• The Roku Channel Over 350 Channels
• Pluto TV Over 300 Channels
• Amazon’s Freevee Over 300
• Xumo Play Over 300 Channels
• Samsung TV Plus Over 300 Channels
• Tubi Almost 250 Channels
• Redbox Over 150 Channels (Has Announced Plans to Soon Top

Recently ad-supported streaming services have become one of the fastest-growing areas in cord cutting. One big part of that is live channels offering curated collections of programming.

Recently Local Now has become the largest free live TV streaming service topping 490 free live TV channels, making it the largest free streaming service for cord cutters when looking at the number of free live channels. According to Local Now, on average a, viewers will see 492 with a mix of local and national channels, including PBS live in about half of all markets.

Other services like Redbox, The Roku Channel, Amazon Freevee Xumo Play, Sling TV Freestream, and more have all been working hard to add more live channels recently.

The best part for cord cutters is the fact that all of these services are free. That means you can try all of them to see which one has the content you enjoy. So give them all a try and see which one you enjoy.

Source: https://cordcuttersnews.com/what-free-live-tv-streaming-service-has-the-most-free-live-channels-pluto-tv-vs-tubi-vs-freevee-vs-the-roku-channel-more/

Roku vs. Amazon Fire TV: Which Streaming Device Reigns Supreme? CNET

I recently switched to the Roku Streaming Stick+ as my main TV source for all my TVs. It offers better resolution than GoogleTV and easier uncluttered navigation than FireStick for everyone in my house. Below is a review from CNET. Enjoy.

Roku and Fire TV duke it out for your TV, no matter if it's for your dorm or a spare bedroom, we'll tell you which streaming device is the best.

We've got the battle royale of streaming duels on our hands, as two major companies vie for the title of Who Should Win Your Money. It's almost time for college students to head off to school, and a streaming device is one way to transform a dorm room into a home theater. But which streaming device offers the best bang for the buck? 

In one corner is Roku, the most popular name in streaming devices. In the other corner sits Amazon Fire TV, the streamer made by one of the most powerful companies in the world. Lots of people want a cheap, easy way to get streaming video from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu, YouTube and Apple TV Plus on their TV, and both companies offer numerous devices with similar prices and features that allow you to do just that. But which one should you pick? 

At CNET we've spent countless hours testing both over the years, and in general, both work really well. Most of the Roku and Fire TV devices we've reviewed received an 8.0 (excellent) rating or higher, so it's tough to go wrong. The Roku Streaming Stick 4K offers Dolby Vision and is sometimes on sale for less than the older and Vision-less Roku Express 4K Plus. Meanwhile, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, is one of the fastest streaming devices on the market. 

Read more: Best Live TV Streaming Service for Cord Cutters

So how do you choose between Roku and Fire TV? To start, realize they have more similarities than differences. 

• Both are super-affordable, starting at $30 for their cheapest players, and they often go on sale for less. 
• Both have access to thousands of TV apps, including all of the major ones. Most apps look and behave basically the same on both.
• The latest models of Roku and Fire TV are pretty much equally quick, responsive and reliable as long as you have a solid internet connection.
• Both (except for the cheapest Rokus) offer remotes with TV volume and power buttons to control most TVs , so you can ditch the remote that came with your TV if you aren't bouncing around to other inputs. 
• Both have multiple models, starting with basic streamers up to 4K-compatible versions with voice control built into the remotes.

So which one's better? 

Best overall: Roku

Our go-to recommendation is Roku over Fire TV. There are really just two major reasons.

Better menus. Roku's no-nonsense menu system places the apps front-and-center and lets you arrange them however you please, just like on your phone. It gets to the apps and shows want quickly, without filling the screen with other junk. 

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Using a Fire TV device means wading through a bunch of TV shows and movies in addition to the apps. That would be fine if they were the TV shows and movies you're in the middle of watching, or might actually want to watch -- something Netflix's menus do well. But more often than not, it is hard to care about the TV shows and movies on Fire TV's screen. They just seem like stuff Amazon or its partners want us to watch.

Amazon

CNET's Ty Pendlebury summed up the difference in his review of the Fire TV Stick. "If you like to graze for content, the Fire TV might be more appealing. If you know what you want already, or at least what app you want to watch, a Roku is probably a better choice."

In his review of the Fire TV Max, meanwhile, Eli Blumenthal also noted the prevalence of ads in Fire TV's menus, including on the screensaver. "It's one thing to throw in a little ad here or there like Roku; it's another to turn my entire 65-inch TV into a billboard for iFit or Nancy Grace's Fox Nation show."

Better search. Search results on Roku are straightforward and price-centric. You're shown how much a movie or TV show costs and can click through to watch or buy it -- and if it's free because you're a subscriber, you'll see that, too. Fire TV's results are much more confusing, with multiple options and false positives. And once you find what you want, you're shown just one primary service, and you have to click through to see "more ways to watch."

Now Playing: Which Roku Is the Go-To? We Break It Down

 Which Roku or Fire TV streaming device is right for you?

When you choose between Roku and Fire TV you're buying a specific device, not just the platform. For that reason, our advice below gets a little more specific. We break down our favorite devices in a variety of areas: price, 4K capability, voice control and more.

Here are a couple more things to keep in mind as we get into the recommendations.

• We're talking only about streaming devices, not TVs. Both Roku and Amazon bake their platforms into TVs as well, which we also review. In general, we prefer Roku TVs to ones that use Amazon Fire TV. Check out our Best TVs list for more details.

• Of course, we've reviewed streamers from other companies, too. Check out our list of best streaming devices for more options.

Best budget streamer: Fire TV Stick Lite

The Fire TV Stick lite has voice control while the similarly-priced Roku Express does not.

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Roku is our favorite overall platform, but the Fire TV Stick Lite offers more features at the entry level than the similarly priced Roku Express. The Fire TV Stick Lite includes a voice remote, while the Roku doesn't support voice commands via the remote. We found the Lite's built-in access to Amazon's Alexa particularly helpful when navigating through menus and searching for content. While Roku recently announced an updated version of the Express with faster Wi-Fi, the device retains its original remote.

See the Fire TV Stick Lite at Amazon

The Roku Express is still a fine choice for a bare-bones streamer. It brings all of the advantages of Roku we mentioned above, and performs perfectly well, but the Fire TV Stick Lite ultimately offers more features for the price -- making it a better option for those on a tight budget. 

Both the Roku Express and the Fire TV Stick Lite are regularly priced at $30, but can sometimes be found for less. 

See the Roku Express at Amazon

Of course, there are a bunch of other more expensive Roku players and Fire TV streamers. Many of them are better choices than these basic versions because they don't charge much more for additional very useful extras.

Best for 4K TVs and best overall: Roku Express 4K Plus or the Roku Streaming Stick 4K -- whichever is cheapest

Roku's $40 Express 4K Plus remains our favorite media streamer available right now. It offers the easy-to-use Roku interface, the voice remote that the cheaper Express lacks, 4K HDR streaming, wired Ethernet support with an optional adapter and typically costs $40. However, the Streaming Stick 4K offers support for Dolby Vision, while the Express 4K Plus does not. We're usually not sold on the Dolby Vision upgrade -- mostly because we generally don't think that it provides a major image quality improvement over standard HDR -- but if the Streaming Stick 4K costs less than Express 4K Plus, it seems like a no-brainer to pay less for a device that has it, than more for one that doesn't.

See the Roku Streaming Stick 4K

See the Roku Express 4K Plus

Not to be outdone, Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max also features an upgraded processor, along with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. It costs $55 -- $5 more than the Roku Streaming Stick 4K. The Max loads apps almost immediately, and navigating around the system is swift and smooth. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the best Fire Stick on the market today, and it's worth the extra money over the standard Fire TV Stick 4K.

But even those who opt for the older Fire TV Stick 4K will find that it offers the Dolby Vision HDR format, while the Roku Express 4K Plus does not. That may make a difference for some people, but we generally think that neither streaming device from Amazon offers enough to overcome Roku's strengths.

See the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

See the Fire TV Stick 4K at Amazon

Want to watch TV hands-free, commanding the TV with just your voice? Fire TV + Alexa speaker, like this Echo Dot, works better than Roku + Google Assistant/Alexa.

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Best for voice: Fire TV with Alexa

If you care about using voice control to find TV shows and movies, Fire TV wins.

Every Fire TV device from the Lite on up has Alexa voice capability built into the remote. Most Roku players also offer voice remotes using Roku's own voice system, but the cheapest models lack that feature. 

Both voice systems let you easily search, launch apps and control playback (fast-forward, pause, etc.) via voice, but Fire TV also lets you do everything Alexa does, including control smart-home devices, get a weather report and answer questions, complete with on-screen results. Alexa's voice also talks back through the TV's speakers.

If you have an Alexa speaker like an Echo Dot , you can do pretty much everything hands-free on Fire TV (no remote required) with standard Alexa commands. Say "Alexa, watch Roma" and Fire TV launches Netflix and starts playing the movie, for example. 

Roku players work in the same way with Alexa and Google Home/Google Nest speakers but not as well -- you have to remember to say "Roku" at the end of every command ("OK, Google, launch Hulu on Roku"). Still, if you own a Google speaker already and want to use it for TV control, Fire TV isn't an option.

You can use the Roku app on your phone for private headphone listening with any Roku player

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Best for private listening via headphones: Roku

Roku has long had a really cool feature on its higher-end players: A headphone jack built into the remote control itself. You just plug your headphones into the clicker and the audio on the TV or soundbar mutes automatically, and sound comes through the headphones instead, complete with volume control on the 'phones. Additionally, those with a Roku Ultra or a Roku Streambar don't need to plug their headphones into anything in order to use private listening. They can just navigate to the Sound Settings menu to pair their wireless headphones directly through the Roku. 

Plus, every Roku device offers private listening via the free Roku app on your phone -- just fire up the app and attach headphones to your phone. Roku rolled out its OS 10.5 system upgrade last year which attempts to fix the audio lags that can occur when listening through Bluetooth headphones. Roku claims that up to four people can listen privately at the same time with audio that is automatically adjusted to work with each individual's headphones. 

Fire TV's only option for private listening is to pair Bluetooth headphones, but it's not nearly as effective. Amazon lacks a way to handle the audio lag (lip sync error) and you'll need to have a volume control built into the headphones.

With a mute key and the ability to command sound bars and receivers in addition to your TV, Fire TV's remote is better for device control.

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Best for TV and device control: Fire TV (especially Fire TV Cube)

Both Roku and Fire TV offer devices with buttons on the remote designed to control your TV. It's a great feature because it allows you to ditch your TV's own remote and use the streamer's clicker for everything. In both cases setup is dead-simple -- the streamer automatically recognizes your TV and programs the remote wirelessly, without you having to do anything besides confirming it works -- but Fire TV is cheaper and more capable.

The cheapest Roku streamers that come with TV control remotes are the $40 Express 4K Plus and the $50 Roku Streaming Stick 4K. The Fire TV Stick has a TV control remote for $40. These remotes have buttons for TV power and TV volume up/down and mute. 

Roku's remotes can only control televisions, but with Fire TV you can also control soundbars and even AV receivers . Yes, if your TV supports HDMI CEC and you have an HDMI soundbar, the Roku's volume and power buttons can probably control it, but Fire TV's remote can control pretty much any bar.

And Roku doesn't have anything like the $120 Fire TV Cube. A little box designed to sit near your TV, it combines all the capabilities of the Fire TV Stick 4K and all the capabilities of an Echo Dot, plus the unique ability to control a full-on entertainment system via voice. Using it can sometimes feel like magic, but it's not for everyone. Check out the video below if you're curious. Amazon announced a new version of the Cube for 2022, which features Wi-Fi 6E support, along with a faster processor and 4K upscaling. 

See the Fire TV Cube at Amazon

Now Playing: Amazon's Fire TV Cube gives you and Alexa hands-free TV control

By this point, you hopefully have enough info to decide for yourself which of the two most popular streamers works best for you. For our full reviews of Roku and Fire TV devices, as well as their competitors like Google's Chromecast with Google TV, the Apple TV 4K and the Nvidia Shield, check out our list of best streaming devices.

When it comes to streaming devices, Roku makes some of the best on the market. Roku products earn nearly half the spots on our list of the best streaming devices for 2024 including the top spot overall, which belongs to the Roku Express 4K Plus. Right now, an early Amazon Prime Day deal means you can pick it up for just $27 at Amazon, which is $13 off and just $3 more than the all-time lowest price we've seen. Though there's no set expiration for this offer, we'd recommend getting your order in sooner rather than later if you don't want to miss out on these savings.

We named the Roku Express 4K Plus the best media streamer of 2024 due to its affordable price tag and user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to find all your favorite shows and movies. Its unbiased platform doesn't promote one streaming service over another. It supports 4K content with HDR for vibrant colors and sharp contrast (if your TV supports those standards), and it has Apple AirPlay built-in so you can wirelessly stream content from your iPhone, iPad or other Apple devices. It also comes with Roku's convenient voice remote, which allows you to control your TV's power and volume, and search for shows and movies completely hands-free.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-roku-express-4k-plus-our-favorite-4k-streaming-device-is-just-27-with-this-early-prime-day-deal/

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The Death of Physical Media?

How to Watch Hundreds of Live TV Channels For Free Legally Without Cable TV

Do you want to watch live TV but don’t want to pay for a service like YouTube TV? The good news is that there are a ton of great services that offer live channels 100% for free. Today we are going to breakdown how you can watch hundreds of live channels for free without paying for cable TV.

Tubi

Tubi is a Fox-owned streaming service that recently signed a deal to feature Warner Bros. Discovery content as well. Tubi offers unlimited, free streaming of thousands of hit movies and television series, even some Max content. You don’t even need to sign up for a subscription to watch, simply download the app or watch via Tubi’s website. Tubi offers original content in addition to award-winning films and series, including dramas, classics, anime, British series, and comedies. Tubi is an ad-supported streaming service, but you’ll soon find there are significantly fewer advertisements than with cable or a number of other platforms.

Pluto TV

Pluto TV offers hundreds of channels hosting thousands of free movies and television series covering every genre, even news, and sports. Pluto TV’s live channels play 24/7 and there’s something for everyone. Channels include Ghost Dimension, FBI Files, Pluto TV Kids, MinecrafTV, Pluto TV Retro Toons, and Pluto TV Conspiracy, to list a few. The streaming service is owned by Paramount so expect to find a plethora of Paramount content in addition to multiple third-party content creators. You can download the app on mobile devices and smart TVs.

Freevee

Freevee is Amazon’s free, ad-supported premium streaming service combining live entertainment channels with hit films and quality television series. New content is added every month, from major Hollywood hits to original programming you won’t find anywhere else. There are thousands of selections to choose from, so for those looking to get a decent portion of Amazon Prime content for free, this is the streaming service for you.

The Roku Channel

The Roku Channel offers a free streaming service available on a number of smart TVs such as Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, and (obviously) Roku TV. This channel offers over 100 live channels as well as a large collection of on-demand movies and television series. The Roku Channel also hosts its own original content you won’t find anywhere else, including Children Ruin Everything and Most Dangerous Game New York. While members can upgrade to add Premium subscriptions such as Showtime, Starz, AMC+, and others, the free version has a massive content library on its own.

Local Now

Local Now is another great streaming service, offering local and national news in addition to local weather programming. The free streaming platform also offers an impressive 400 channels and thousands of films. You can also find live courtroom coverage, comedies, documentaries, sports, food, travel, horror, nature series, and it even features gaming. Local Now boasts to have the most free channels of any streaming service.

Plex

Plex boasts no other free streaming service delivers more content to more countries than its platform. It hosts over 200 channels of free live programming from Lionsgate, AMC, and A&E, as well as an array of content for everyone. Over 50,000 on-demand selections are available, ranging from Spanish language content to LGBTQ+ content, in addition to game shows, news, sports, anime, cult classics, documentaries, and programming made just for kids. With Plex, you can even add your own video content and music to stream anywhere through the app.

Redbox

Redbox Free is an ad-supported streaming service available for free with no subscription required. Redbox offers a multitude of new movies, series, and Redbox+ originals, as well as both free live TV and on-demand selections. Choose from a vast collection of new and popular movies spanning genres such as action, thrillers, crime, horror, sci-fi, Westerns, war, comedies, romance…. You get it, just about anything, including game shows and sports programming.

Stirr

Stirr offers live local news and television shows on over 120 free channels. The streaming service lets you “Watch Now” directly from its website or you can download the app on a number of compatible devices, including smart TVs and mobile devices. Stirr hosts over 8,000 hours of on-demand movies, tv shows, and more. You can access live local news, national and local sports games, cult classics, nostalgia-inducing TV series, live event coverage, and other network programs.

Your Antenna

Did you know you can get free local channels with an antenna? The reception will very depending on where you live but at my house, we get all of the major networks and a ton of other channels 100% for free with an antenna. You should maybe consider picking up an antenna for your home. You may want to consider an antenna from Antennas Direct, Winegard or one of many other antenna manufacturers.

Source: https://cordcuttersnews.com/how-to-watch-hundreds-of-live-tv-channels-for-free-legally-without-cable-tv/

9 Best Services to Watch CNN Without Cable in 2023 - How to watch CNN for free

Most of us enjoy watching CNN News channel, however if we do not subscribe to a cable TV service, it may not be available to us. There are 3 ways to watch CNN News channel for free, it is called CNN RePlay:

PLUTO TV - Delayed CNN RePlay Headlines - Free

SAMSUNG TV PLUS - Delayed CNN RePlay Headlines - Free



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haystack News - Delayed CNN RePlay Headlines - Free

9 Best Services to Watch CNN Without Cable in 2023

Never miss the latest breaking story with CNN, including news commentary and investigative reports in the fields of business, culture and much more.

You can watch CNN without cable on Sling TV Orange, Sling TV Orange + Blue, Sling TV Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Max, Pluto TV Live, or Spectrum TV Choice.

Below, we list their prices, channel line-ups, and trial offerings to help you choose the best one for your needs. 

Sling Orange

CNN on Sling Orange

As Sling’s most bare-bones live TV package, Sling TV Orange still provides a pretty sweet deal. For $40 a month you get more than 30 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and the option to customize your channel lineup with “Extras,” additional channel packages catered to your specific interests.

WATCH NOW

Price: $40/month

Channels: A&E, AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg Television, Cartoon Network, Charge!, CNN, Comedy Central, Comet, Disney Channel, EPIX Drive-In, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Food Network, Freeform, Fuse, HGTV, History, IFC, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, Local Now, MotorTrend, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice

Sling Orange + Blue

CNN on Sling Orange + Blue

When you combine Sling’s two basic packages, you get the perks of both. The $55 a month price tag gets you 51 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and simultaneous use on up to three screens. You don’t have to make any sacrifices on which channels you receive, and you’re still paying less than you would be for cable.

WATCH NOW

Price: $55/month

Channels: A&E, AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg Television, Bravo, Cartoon Network, Charge!, CNN, Comedy Central, Comet, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, E!, EPIX Drive-In, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Food Network, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1 , Freeform, Fuse, FX, HGTV, History, HLN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, Local Now, MotorTrend, MSNBC, National Geographic, NFL Network, Nick Jr., QVC, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA, Vice

Sling Blue

CNN on Sling Blue

Sling TV Blue lets you be in control of your TV. With a base package of more than 40 channels, you can stream their live and on-demand content whenever you’d like for just $40 a month. Plus, you have the option to customize your package and subscribe to curated add-on channel bundles if the baseline isn’t cutting it.

WATCH NOW

Price: $40/month

Channels: A&E, AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg Television, Bravo, Cartoon Network, Charge!, CNN, Comedy Central, Comet, Discovery Channel, E!, EPIX Drive-In, Food Network, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1 , Fuse, FX, HGTV, History, HLN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, Local Now, MSNBC, National Geographic, NFL Network, Nick Jr., SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA, Vice

DirecTV Stream

CNN on DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is the level-up Live TV streaming platform designed to substitute traditional cable and satellite services. With $69.99 a month, you can access live feeds of the most popular channels and with $120 a month, you get a box along with a custom remote for the service. Access at least 65 channels from its robust lineup that allows you to stream up to 20 devices from your home and up to 3 devices when you’re on the go. Plus, you get unlimited cloud DVR so you can watch your favorite shows whenever you want.

WATCH NOW

Price: $69.99/month

Free Trial: 5 days

Channels: A&E, ABC, AMC, Animal Planet, AXS TV, Baby First TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg Television, Boomerang, Bravo, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, Cartoon Network, CMT, CNBC, CNN, CNN en Espanol, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Jr, Disney XD, E! Entertainment, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 1 , Freeform, FX, FXX, Galavision, Gem Shopping Network, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, History, HLN, Home Shopping Network, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV2, One America News, Ovation, Paramount Network, QVC, QVC2, ReelzChannel, REVOLT, RFD-TV, RSNs, SundanceTV, SYFY, TBS, TCM, TeenNick, TLC, TNT, truTV, TV Land, Univision East, USA Network, VH1, Vice, WE tv

Hulu with Live TV

CNN on Hulu with Live TV

Hulu with Live TV ties up its subscribers’ streaming needs in one tidy bow. You get access to all the movies and shows in Hulu’s library, plus over 75 local, regional, and national live channels for $75 a month. Since several other streamers offer add-on premium content packages for a fee, with this plan you cut out the middleman and have everything under one roof.

WATCH NOW

Price: $75/month

Channels: A&E, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, BET, Big Ten Network, Bloomberg Television, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS News, CBS Sports Network, Cheddar News, CMT, CNBC, CNN, CNN International, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Cozi TV, Crime+Investigation, CW, Dabl, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN College Extra, ESPNews, ESPNU, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox News Channel, Freeform, FS1, FS2, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Golf Channel, Hallmark, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, History, HLN, ID, Justice Central TV, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies, Localish, Military History Chanel, Motor Trend, MSNBC, MTV, NASA, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBC, NBC News Now, NBCLX, News Nation, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, OWN, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, QVC, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, Start TV, SYFY, TBS, Telemundo, The Grio, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, TVLand, Universal Kids, USA, Vevo 80s, Vevo 90s, Vevo Country, Vevo Hip-Hop, Vevo Holiday, Vevo Pop, VH1, Vice, Weather Channel

YouTube TV

CNN on YouTube TV

YouTube TV is the most extensive live TV streamer available today. 85 channels, multiple simultaneous streams, and unlimited DVR storage, all for $73 a month. You don’t have to sacrifice live sports or local channels either, as is the case with some other live streamers. Basically, it’s cable without the hassle of cable.

WATCH NOW

Price: $72.99/month

Free Trial: 7 days

Channels: ABC, ABC News, ACCN, Adult Swim, AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BBC World News, BET, BET Her, Big Ten Network, Bounce, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Cheddar, Cheddar News, CMT, CNBC, CNBC World, CNN, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Comet, Court TV, Cozi TV, Dabl, Discovery, Disney, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Docurama, Dove Channel, E!, ESPN, ESPN U, ESPN2, ESPNews, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox News, FOX SOUL, Fox Weather, Freeform, FS 1, FS 2, FX, FXM, FXX, Galavision, Game Show Network, Get TV, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, HLN, HSN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, ION, Justice Central TV, LAFC Channel, Law & Crime, Live Now, Local Now, Localish, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV 2, MTV Classic, My TV, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBA TV, NBC, NBC News Now, NBC Universo, NBCLX, NBCSN, NECN, News Nation, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Orlando City Channel, OWN, Oxygen, Oxygen True Crime, Paramount, PBS, PBS Kids, PC Mag, Pop, QVC, Recipe.TV, Scripps News, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SNY, Start TV, Sundance TV, SYFY, Tastemade, TBS, Teen Nick, TeleHit, The CW, The Great Courses, The Weather Channel, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, Tru TV, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, TYT, Unimas, Universal Kids, Univision, USA, VH1, WE tv, YouTube Originals

Max

CNN on Max

Formerly HBO Max, Max is a subscription-based on-demand platform that is only available in the US. New subscribers can choose from three monthly tiers ranging from $10 (with ads) to $15 (no ads) to $20 (no ads, plus more concurrent streams, downloads, and 4K streaming). An annual subscription option is also available.

When you subscribe, you'll get HBO’s world-class exclusives, such as The Wire and Game of Thrones but Max also functions as a bundle: you'll get content from Discovery, DC, Criterion Collection, Looney Tunes, Studio Ghibli, Turner Classic Movies, and Crunchyroll. And as of September 2023, you will also get a live stream of CNN.

Most mobile devices that can stream video support Max, although there is yet no app for Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices.

WATCH NOW

Price: $9.99/month

Channels: CNN

Pluto TV Live

CNN on Pluto TV Live

Streaming services do not come cheap. But what if you can access live TV streaming services for free? Enter Pluto TV Live, a free live TV streaming service that lets you watch around 250 different live TV channels without even needing you to sign up. This Viacom-owned live TV service may not have as nearly as the popular cables you’re used to, but it’s enough to serve as a supplement to your needs for news, sports, and entertainment without spending a dime.

WATCH NOW

Price: free for 29 channels available

Channels: BBC Food, BBC Home, Bein Sports XTRA, Bloomberg Television, CBS Sports HQ, CBSN, Check with Pluto TV for the full channel lineup, Cheddar News, CNN, ET Live, Food TV, Fox Sports, Major League Soccer, MLB, NBC News Now, Newsmax, NFL Channel, Nosey, People TV, PGA Tour, Pluto Channels, Sky News, Smithsonian Channel, Stories AMC, TBN, Today, TV Land Drama, WeatherNation, WPT

Spectrum TV Choice

CNN on Spectrum TV Choice

If you’re a Spectrum internet customer, Spectrum offers a unique deal with its TV Choice package, now with ESPN back after the dispute has been resolved. You take your pick of 15 must-haves from a list of 65 channels, completely customizing your own mini live TV lineup. It’s $30 a month with no cable box and no annual contract, so if you have very streamlined TV interests, it’s a cost-effective move.

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Price: Varies depending on your location and account history.

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Five DVD Subscription Services to Replace Netflix

 Still dedicated to renting DVDs and Blu-rays? That doesn't have to end with Netflix's DVD service shutdown.

Josh Bell / How-To Geek

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• GameFly

• Cafe DVD

• 3D Blu-ray Rental

• DVD Inbox

• Facets

Although Netflix is primarily known these days as a streaming service, the company got its start in 1998 with its DVD-by-mail rentals. With that service shutting down on September 29, 2023, remaining subscribers will have to turn elsewhere to rent DVDs.

For movie fans looking for titles that aren't available to stream, or for people who live in areas with unreliable or slow internet access, DVDs are still an essential resource. Here are five services that offer monthly DVD subscriptions similar to the Netflix model.

GameFly

GameFly

GameFly's main business is its Netflix-style subscription plan for video game rentals, but subscribers can rent movies on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD as well. Although GameFly has been touting its movie rentals on social media since Netflix announced the shutdown of its DVD service, movies remain a lower priority compared to video games, and as such the selection is limited. There are around 2,000 titles available, largely focused on popular mainstream releases.

Plans that include unlimited movie and video game rentals start at $17.95 per month for one rental at a time, while unlimited movie-only plans start at $9.95 per month for one rental at a time on DVD or Blu-ray. Dedicated cinephiles probably won't find enough worthwhile choices, but for existing video game subscribers who are looking to occasionally rent movies, or customers without high-speed internet access who only want to watch recent mainstream releases, GameFly could be a good option.

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Cafe DVD

Cafe DVD

Established in 1999, Cafe DVD is undergoing a much-needed refurbishing in anticipation of an influx of former Netflix customers. With 60,000 titles available, Cafe DVD features movies and TV series from a range of genres and eras, with curated lists including staff picks and critics' choices. Netflix subscribers with long queues can even import their queue by saving it as a CSV file and uploading it to Cafe DVD, automatically populating a new wish list.

During this period of transition, plenty of titles are listed as "checked out," but Cafe DVD promises that its library is continuing to expand, and the company is actively soliciting feedback. Subscription plans start at $9.99 per month for a limit of two DVDs, and $19.99 per month for unlimited DVDs per month, two at a time. Cafe DVD also offers rentals on a per-disc basis, although that entails return deadlines and paid shipping, making the subscription option much more cost-effective.

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3D Blu-ray Rental

3D Blu-ray Rental

Its website may look like a relic of an earlier era, but 3D Blu-ray Rental has been offering rental subscriptions for fans of hard-to-find titles since 2011. As the name implies, the service focuses on Blu-ray titles, which includes both 2D and 3D releases, as well as 4K UHD, but no standard DVDs. That makes this an ideal service for more discerning movie fans, who are looking for rentals that will take advantage of a high-end home-viewing set-up.

With more than 20,000 titles available, 3D Blu-ray Rental has an extensive library of high-quality releases, including mainstream titles and releases from boutique labels like Arrow and Vinegar Syndrome. Plans start at $8.99 per month for one disc at a time with a limit of two discs per month. 3D Blu-ray Rental also offers a limited selection of video games, and per-disc rentals are available, starting at $4.99 per disc with free shipping both ways.

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DVD Inbox

DVD Inbox

Expanding on an existing business selling used DVDs and Blu-rays online via sites like eBay, DVD Inbox promises a Netflix-like service with "hundreds of thousands" of movies. Unlike other Netflix DVD alternatives, DVD Inbox is a new service launching specifically in response to the shutdown of Netflix's DVD rentals, and it doesn't have the track record for rentals that other companies have. At the moment, customers can only sign up for a waitlist, but the company has been active on Reddit and other social media answering questions and responding to feedback.

Once the service launches, plans will start at $9.99 per month for two discs at a time with a limit of two per month, including both DVDs and Blu-rays. DVD Inbox offers the chance to import your Netflix queue via CSV file, so your watch list can be fully ready to go once subscriptions are active.

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Facets

Facets

Like fellow nonprofit local video store Scarecrow Video in Seattle, Chicago's Facets offers its large library of often obscure titles for rent by mail. Unlike Scarecrow, which only rents titles on a per-disc basis, Facets offers a monthly subscription service, although it can be pricey for anyone who isn't able to rent titles in person. Still, Facets may be the ultimate subscription service for hardcore cinephiles, with a library of more than 45,000 titles that includes out-of-print and foreign releases, and even movies on VHS.

Plans start at $10 per month or $100 per year for three rentals per month, but each mailing also includes a charge of $8-$11 for shipping, which can nearly double the monthly cost. Selections are grouped together in order to save on shipping, but that also means you need to watch three movies at a time before receiving your next shipment. For Chicago locals, membership also includes discounts to movie screenings and film festival passes at Facets.

Try Facets



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8 Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs

Converters for MP3, WAV, OGG, WMA, M4A, FLAC, and more
Source: https://www.lifewire.com/free-audio-converter-software-programs-2622863

 An audio file converter is one kind of file converter that (surprise!) is used to convert one type of audio file (like an MP3, WAV, WMA, etc.) into another type of audio file.

If you're unable to play or edit a certain audio file the way you want because the format isn't supported by the software you're using, one of these programs or online tools can help.

These tools are also helpful if your favorite music app on your phone or tablet doesn't support the format that a new song you downloaded is in. A converter can change that obscure format into one that your app supports.

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The 8 Best Music Editors of 2023

Below is my ranked list of the best free audio converter software programs and online converter services available:

I routinely refresh this list as I come across new options, and I always only include freeware.

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Audio-Convert.com

What We Like

• Works in your browser.

• Supports bulk conversions to the same or different formats.

• Clean website design; easy to use.

• No file size limit.

What We Don't Like

• Dropbox uploading is supported, but you can't save back to it.

• Large banner ads.

This is my first choice for three reason: it works directly from their website, there's no file size restriction, and it supports batch conversions.

Other than those things, Audio-Convert.com is similar to the other web-based converters below—add one or more files from your computer, Dropbox, or URL, and convert them online to a number of formats.

• Input Formats: M4A, M4B, M4P, M4R, M4V, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WAVE, and others
• Output Formats: AAC, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, MIDI, MP3, OGG, OPUS, WAV, and WMA

You can convert more than one file at a time, and each one can have its own conversion settings or the same settings. This applies to not only the format, but also the encoder, quality, sampling rate, and channel.

After the conversion process is finished, save the file(s) back to your computer individually or, if there are several, as a ZIP archive.

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Zamzar

What We Like

• Works on any OS through your web browser.

• Can convert local and online audio files.

• Lots of audio file formats are supported.

• Lists every compatible format you can convert the audio file to (so there's no confusion).

• Download now or wait for an email.

What We Don't Like

• Conversions are sometimes slower than other online converters.

• Limits conversions to two for any single session as well as every 24 hours.

• Really large files aren't supported for free users (over 50 MB).

Our Review of Zamzar

Zamzar has always been a favorite of mine. I like that it's way more than just an audio converter, but even in this context, I appreciate that it works through my browser and that I can easily import files from my favorite cloud storage services.

Like any online file converter, it's super easy to use. To get started, just upload the files you want to convert. Here's what's supported:

• Input Formats: 3GA, AAC, AC3, AIFC, AIFF, AMR, APE, CAF, FLAC, M4A, M4B, M4R, MIDI, MP3, OGA, OGG, RA, RAM, WAV, and WMA
• Output Formats: AAC, AC3, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, and WMA

Zamzar's conversion time is sometimes slow compared to other online audio converter services. However, fortunately, you don't have to wait for an email to get the download link. Unless you choose to get an email, you can wait on the download page for the button to appear so that you can download the converted file right away.

It can be used with pretty much any modern web browser on any OS, such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can also convert files by email with Zamzar by attaching the file (1 MB max for free users) to a message and sending it to a special email address.

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FileZigZag

What We Like

• Works online, so no software download is necessary.

• Supports a wide variety of file formats.

• Automatically shows all the compatible formats you can convert the file to.

• Convert more than one file at once.

• Files can be as large as 150 MB.

What We Don't Like

• Caps out at 10 conversions per day.

• Unreliable website; sometimes down.

Our Review of FileZigZag

FileZigZag is another online option. This free audio converter service will convert most common audio formats, so long as they don't exceed 150 MB.

All you do is upload the original audio file(s), choose the desired output format, and then wait for the download button to appear.

• Input Formats: 3GA, AAC, AC3, AIF, AIFF, AMR, AU, CAF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, M4P, MMF, MP2, MP3, MPGA, OGA, OGG, OMA, OPUS, QCP, RA, RAM, WAV, WEBM, and WMA
• Output Formats: AAC, AC3, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AMR, AU, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MP3, MMF, OPUS, OGG, RA, and WAV

The worst things about this converter are the time it takes to wait for the conversion to finish and the limit of 10 conversions per day. However, most audio files, even long music tracks, come in a pretty small size, so the time restriction isn't usually a problem.

It should work with all operating systems that support a web browser, like macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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MediaHuman Audio Converter

What We Like

• Simple user interface.

• Convert to and from a wide variety of popular and not-so-popular formats.

• Can convert songs from an iTunes playlists.

• Optionally auto-import the song into iTunes after the conversion.

What We Don't Like

• Missing the advanced options you might find in other, more robust audio file converters.

If you're looking for a simple program that works without the advanced options and confusing interfaces that some of these audio converter tools have, you'll definitely like MediaHuman Audio Converter.

Unlike the options I described above, this one is a regular program, so it installs to your computer. Just drag and drop the audio files you need to be converted directly into the program, choose an output format, and then start the conversion.

• Input Formats: AAC, AC3, AIF, AIFF, ALAW, AMR, APE, AU, AWB, CAF, DSF, DTS, FLAC, M4A, M4B, M4R, MP2, MP3, MPC, OGG, OPUS, RA, SHN, SPX, TTA, WAV, WMA, WV, and others (including video formats like MP4)
• Output Formats: AAC, AC3, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, M4R, MP3, OGG, OPUS, WAV, and WMA

If you want more advanced options, this program lets you customize things like the default output folder, whether you want to automatically add the converted songs to iTunes, and if you want to search online for cover art, among other options.

Fortunately, these settings are hidden away and are completely unobtrusive unless you want to use them.

Windows and macOS are supported.

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Movavi Video Converter

What We Like

• Intuitive and easy to use.

• Pick a device to save the file to, or choose the format manually.

• The File Explorer context menu option lets you pull up the program directly from the file.

What We Don't Like

• Every file in the queue must be saved to the same output format.

Despite its name, Movavi's converter works with audio files, too, in addition to videos and images. The program is free from ads and just made sense while I was using it.

My favorite feature is that it lets me pick a device instead of a format for the output option. Sometimes I'm not sure which formats are suitable for which devices, so this removes the uncertainty that can come with choosing a file format.

• Input Formats: AAC, AC3, AIF, AIFF, AIFC, APE, AU, F4A, FLAC, M4A, M4B, M4R, MKA, MP3, OGG, OPUS, WAV, and WMA
• Output Formats: AAC, AC3, AIFF, AU, F4A, FLAC, M4A, M4B, M4R, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA (see all the supported formats here)

Bulk importing is supported, so you can convert all your audio files at one time. You can also rename the file before the conversion starts and quickly save back to the same folder as the original file.

The website says it's compatible with Windows 10, 8, and 7, as well as macOS. I tested it in Windows 11 and found that it worked just as expected. The same company also has an online converter, but it's way more limited.

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Hamster Free Audio Converter

What We Like

• Super easy to use.

• Convert in bulk.

• Shows you file formats based on device type to make choosing a compatible format easier.

• Lets you merge multiple audio files into one bigger file.

What We Don't Like

• Doesn't let you save a default location for converted files; you're asked each time you convert something.

• Hasn't been updated in many years.

I like the Hamster audio converter because it installs in seconds and has a minimal, step-by-step style interface that makes it easy to use. Not only can it convert multiple audio files in bulk, but it can also merge the files into one.

• Input Formats: AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, FLAC, MP2, MP3, OGG, RM, VOC, WAV, and WMA
• Output Formats: AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, FLAC, MP3, MP2, OGG, RM, WAV, and WMA

After importing files to convert, this program lets you choose any of the output formats from above or pick from a device if you're not sure what format the file needs to be in. For example, instead of choosing OGG or WAV, you can pick the actual device, like Apple, Microsoft, HTC, and others.

It's said to work with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000, but I used it without any issues on Windows 11.

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fre:ac

What We Like

• Tons of options.

• Also supports merging audio files.

• Includes a built-in media player.

• Zero ads or upselling.

What We Don't Like

• Complicated to use.

• Bare-bones user interface.

• Unhelpful support documents.

fre:ac is a desktop audio converter program that packs quite a few features, but this also makes it a bit difficult to use. However, you'll love it if you're interested in advanced options.

• Input Formats: 3GP, 3GPP, AAC, AIF, AIFF, AIFC, AMR, AEA, AT3, AVI, CUE, DSF, DFF, DSS, DTS, EAC3, FLAC, FLV, F4V, HTK, IFF, MAC, MKA, MLP, M4A, M4B, M4R, MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, OGA, OGG, PAF, PVF, RF64, SF, SND, SPX, SVX, AU, VOC, W64, WAV, WMA, WVE, and others
• Output Formats: (same as input formats)

As you can see from that list, fre:ac also supports video formats, meaning you can use it to extract audio from your videos.

Some of the advanced features I found noteworthy while using this program include the following: import files by pattern, edit metadata, configure signal processing, rip CDs, edit every encoder's settings, enable input and/or output verification, and auto-delete original files after encoding.

This tool works in Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Freemake Audio Converter

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What We Like

• Supports common audio file formats.

• Convert more than one audio file consecutively.

• Multiple audio files can be joined into one and then converted to a new format (or the same).

• Adjust the quality of the converted file.

What We Don't Like

• Won't convert audio longer than three minutes.

• Might try to install another program during setup.

Freemake Audio Converter supports several common audio formats and is extremely easy to use. It's ranked last in my list because it only supports files that are shorter than three minutes.

In addition to converting single audio files into other formats in bulk, you can join multiple files into one larger file. It also lets you adjust the output quality before converting.

• Input Formats: AAC, AMR, AC3, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, and others
• Output Formats: AAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA

The biggest drawback to this program is that you have to buy the Infinite Pack to convert audio files that are longer than three minutes.

This software officially runs on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista.

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