IR blasters are important for smart TVs, though the underlying technology is older. IR provides a reliable, affordable way for connecting TVs to other devices.

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Apple offers an Apple TV Remote app on iPhone, iPad, and even Apple Watch—but not the Mac. So one developer created his own solution: Itsytv, a new macOS app for controlling your Apple TV. Itsytv is a ...

Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...

While Apple’s made some strides in improving its notoriously frustrating Siri Remote for the Apple TV, the main complaint remains: It sacrifices practicality for an elegant look (but still charges a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Roku streaming devices and smart TVs make up one of the most popular streaming ecosystems on the market. Whether you're thinking about buying ...

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Of everything I saw on TV in 2025, the one show I thought was the very best, and has haunted me ever since, was the four-part Netflix drama Adolescence. It's the story of a young teen accused of ...

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