Smart TV vs. streaming box: Which is better in 2026?

You want cleaner menus: If your smart TV’s software seems overly messy or unintuitive, an external streaming device can help.

The best smart TVs of 2026

These are the best smart TVs across operating systems, including Roku, Tizen, Google TV, Fire TV, webOS, and Vizio OS.
The New York Times

Yes, Your TV Is Probably Spying on You. Your Fridge, Too. Here’s What They Know.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rachel Cericola, Jon Chase, and Lee Neikirk This is not a conspiracy theory: ...
The New York Times

How to Get Your Smart TV to Stop Spying on You

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Lee Neikirk Lee Neikirk is a writer focused on AV gear. He has tested and ...
Ars Technica

Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features

Prospective Vizio TV buyers should know there’s a good chance the set won’t work properly without a Walmart account. In an attempt to better serve advertisers, Walmart, which bought Vizio in December ...

There's no point in unplugging your smart TV - here's why

You may have childhood memories of unplugging all the electronics in your house to save money, but you don't really need to ...
SlashGear

5 Free Apps You Should Install ASAP On A New Smart TV

Smart TVs come with a dedicated operating system (OS) that allows you to install various types of applications. While many smart TVs in the market come with Android TV OS (now Google TV OS), major ...