The clunky old cable box doesn’t make sense anymore. Big, ugly, and heavy, they seem to have about as much place working with a modern TV as a DVD player. Cable companies are trying to catch up with ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Spectrum is phasing out the ubiquitous cable box and replacing it with a coaster-sized device it hopes will help it compete better against streaming TV services. The company recently ...

For a cable box replacement, the Xumo Stream Box could be better at doing cable things. With the Xumo Stream Box, Comcast and Spectrum are leaving clunky cable boxes behind, with mixed results. This ...

Cut down on your TV expenses this year. Streaming offers variety, including live sports and news, all without the need for a contract. David leads the editorial team at CNET. We create expert reviews, ...

Last Friday, the Federal Communications Commission finally gave up on trying to mandate more alternatives to clunky and expensive cable boxes. In a unanimous decision, the agency eliminated rules ...

Video: Streaming services like Netflix track user data, but how much do they share? Cable television (that is, television programming delivered through a dedicated cable connection and set top box) ...

Using a tape measure and speed square, measure and cut the sides (A), ends (B), bottom (C), and lid (D) of the cable management box with a table saw or miter saw. Use a router and a straight-cut bit ...