Previously on Cord Cutter Weekly …

One of the best things about ad-free streaming services such as Amazon Video and Netflix is that there’s no friction when you sit down on the couch. Just hit play, and the video you’ve selected launches without interruption. At least that’s how it’s supposed to work.

Although Amazon’s Fire TV has the makings of a great streaming device, it’s always been way too emphatic about pushing Amazon content. A recent software update for Fire TV moves things in the right direction.

Every few months or so, I see the same argument bubble up against cord cutting. It always goes something like this: Gee whiz, the costs of all those streaming services sure add up.

Not only do these arguments lack any sort of original thought, they’re also demonstrably wrong.

As with every other major U.S. sport, the NFL is getting a lot easier to watch without cable.

Officially, cord-cutters aren’t welcome to use video-streaming apps from TV channels such as ABC, Discovery, The Food Network, and many others. But if you look in the right places, these apps can provide plenty to watch.

While Netflix has gotten quite good at serving up recommendations in its own app, the company has avoided participating in system-wide viewing guides on streaming devices such as Roku.

After years of neglecting its free website, Hulu announced that it will kill off free content entirely over the next few weeks.

For months, PlayStation Vue subscribers have complained that they’re not getting the regional Fox Sports channels they expected.

While I’ve defended streaming TV bundles before–they fill a need for people who’ve dropped cable but can’t let go of certain channels–they’re still a transitional product.

If a cable-box DVR can organize shows regardless of channel, cord cutters shouldn’t have to individually check Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Now, and other apps for new episodes of specific shows.