# physical media (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover physical media. Page: Feed: --- ## [Apple's September event could finally bring foldable iPhone and new Apple TV 4K](https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-september-event-foldable-iphone-apple-tv/) _2026-08-26 · Craig Donaldson · Pocket-lint_ Apple is holding its next big product event on September 9, where it's expected to announce its latest iPhones and possibly a new Apple TV 4K. ## [Where to stream Tim Curry's most famous movies](https://www.pocket-lint.com/where-to-stream-famous-tim-curry-movies/) _2026-08-26 · John Kanellakos · Pocket-lint_ Tim Curry starred in several iconic movies throughout his celebrated acting career - here's where to stream some of his all-time classics. ## [These Android streamers have become the best Fire Stick replacements](https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-android-fire-stick-replacements/) _2026-08-26 · Craig Donaldson · Pocket-lint_ Amazon is moving away from Android on its Fire Sticks, but that doesn't mean you have to leave Android behind. ## [The best DVD player of all time came out in 2001](https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-best-dvd-player-of-all-time-came-out-in-2001/) _2026-08-26 · John Kanellakos · Pocket-lint_ Nothing will ever compare to this iconic hybrid DVD player from twenty-five years ago. ## [4 Dolby options are available for 4K Blu-ray players but only one is worth using](https://www.pocket-lint.com/4k-blu-ray-player-dolby-audio-formats/) _2026-08-26 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ There are a lot of audio formats to pick from. ## [5 of the best movies to watch on Prime Video before they leave](https://www.pocket-lint.com/watch-these-five-movies-on-prime-video-before-august-2026-ends/) _2026-08-26 · Anthony Orlando · Pocket-lint_ Don't miss these five must-watch films that are leaving Prime Video soon! ## [5 useful Google Maps features I regret not using sooner](https://www.pocket-lint.com/useful-google-maps-features-i-regret-not-using-sooner/) _2026-08-26 · Craig Donaldson · Pocket-lint_ Google Maps has a lot of tricks up its sleeve to help you get from point A to point B as smoothly as possible. ## [4 important tips to get your home theater's subwoofer calibrated perfectly](https://www.pocket-lint.com/4-important-tips-to-get-your-home-theaters-subwoofer-calibrated-perfectly/) _2026-08-26 · Tshaka Armstrong · Pocket-lint_ These 4 tips ensure you’re getting the best bass for your buck. ## [How to make your own homegrown Blu-ray movie discs](https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-your-own-blu-rays/) _2026-08-25 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ The trickiest part might be finding something worth burning. ## [Where to stream Dolly Parton's most famous movies](https://www.pocket-lint.com/where-to-stream-famous-dolly-parton-movies/) _2026-08-25 · John Kanellakos · Pocket-lint_ Throughout the years, Dolly Parton starred in a variety of highly acclaimed feature films - here's where to stream her most famous ones. ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RLnuL26BuzE3) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [4 factors that are slowly killing your Fire TV](https://www.pocket-lint.com/factors-slowly-killing-your-fire-tv/) _2026-08-23 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ Heat and storage concerns are paramount. ## [4 things your phone could replace that you probably still carry](https://www.pocket-lint.com/things-your-phone-could-replace-that-you-probably-still-carry/) _2026-08-22 · Tanner Marlar · Pocket-lint_ Stop lugging around that old wallet and get with the times. ## [3 reasons Kobo still beats Kindle](https://www.pocket-lint.com/why-i-prefer-kobo-over-kindle/) _2026-08-22 · John Kanellakos · Pocket-lint_ As a new Kobo convert, here's why I prefer the Kobo e-readers. ## [4 hidden Google TV settings that improve performance immediately](https://www.pocket-lint.com/hidden-settings-to-boost-google-tv-performance/) _2026-08-22 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ Breathe some life back into an older TV set. ## [One of the most tense space thrillers of all time finally has a new streaming home](https://www.pocket-lint.com/sandra-bullocks-gravity-now-streaming-on-paramount-plus/) _2026-08-22 · Chris Hinton · Pocket-lint_ Astronauts have a scary job ## [3 charging mistakes that could be frying your iPad](https://www.pocket-lint.com/charging-habits-damaging-ipad/) _2026-08-22 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ If you want your iPad to run well five years down the line, pay attention. ## [Recent and classic horror films have a new free streaming hub just in time for fall](https://www.pocket-lint.com/terror-on-tubi-horror-movies-tv-shows/) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Orlando · Pocket-lint_ Discover the new Terror on Tubi hub and stream free horror classics and original content. ## [The Chromecast will always be better than the Google TV streamer](https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-google-tv-streamer-is-not-good-enough/) _2026-08-22 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ The Google TV Streamer just isn't doing it for me. ## [Fire TV's Basic Mode is worse than you think](https://www.pocket-lint.com/fire-tv-basic-mode/) _2026-08-22 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ It provides one big benefit and several sacrifices. And it doesn't even work on Amazon's own sets. ## [I found out why Apple CarPlay suddenly dies on some roads](https://www.pocket-lint.com/why-carplay-suddenly-dies/) _2026-08-22 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ You haven't stumbled on some government conspiracy. Here's what's actually going on. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/d50CU9eg7njT) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Roku has a secret money-saving superpower most users don't know about](https://www.pocket-lint.com/roku-helps-me-stream-smarter/) _2026-08-22 · John Kanellakos · Pocket-lint_ There are so many features that Roku has that make it the ultimate streaming companion. ## [Amazon just quietly raised the price of all its Fire Sticks](https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-just-quietly-raised-the-price-of-all-its-fire-sticks/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Donaldson · Pocket-lint_ Buying a Fire TV Stick just became much more expensive. ## [Walmart shoppers can finally use Apple Pay and Google Wallet](https://www.pocket-lint.com/walmart-finally-gives-up-and-accepts-apple-pay-and-google-wallet/) _2026-08-21 · Amanda Kondolojy · Pocket-lint_ The biggest holdout on digital payments has just relented and will begin accepting tap to pay before the end of the year. ## [Stop worrying about your TV's always-on microphone](https://www.pocket-lint.com/fire-tv-microphone-always-on/) _2026-08-21 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ My microphone stays on. ## [Amazon is leaving Fire Sticks behind with its latest update](https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-is-leaving-fire-sticks-behind-with-its-latest-update/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Donaldson · Pocket-lint_ A new version of Fire OS is launching soon, but not on Fire Sticks. ## [My favorite Fire TV feature is now free, and it's about time](https://www.pocket-lint.com/alexa-voice-controls-fire-tv-free/) _2026-08-21 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ The world deserves to have Alexa+. ## [3 overlooked HDMI issues that take less than five minutes to fix](https://www.pocket-lint.com/overlooked-hdmi-issues-that-take-less-than-five-minutes-to-fix/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Donaldson · Pocket-lint_ HDMI isn't as simple as it seems, and these issues could be limiting your TV's full potential. ## [How to watch all the Insidious Movies in order](https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-watch-all-the-insidious-movies-in-order/) _2026-08-21 · Saeed Wazir · Pocket-lint_ Visit another plane of existence. ## [CarPlay Ultra is finally coming to more cars soon - here's when](https://www.pocket-lint.com/carplay-ultra-coming-to-more-cars-soon/) _2026-08-21 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ An affordable Ultra-equipped car could be ready by the end of the year. ## [Pluto TV launches Double Feature Fridays](https://www.pocket-lint.com/pluto-tv-launches-double-feature-fridays/) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Orlando · Pocket-lint_ Enjoy classic and indie films every Friday on Pluto TV's Double Feature Fridays, free of charge. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SOSzWynBd2X5) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [3 fantasy shows to watch after House of the Dragon](https://www.pocket-lint.com/fantasy-shows-worth-watching-after-house-of-the-dragon/) _2026-08-21 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ One of these never got its due from Netflix. ## [How to hook up your retro DVD or VCR to a brand new smart TV](https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-hook-up-dvd-or-vcr-to-smart-tv/) _2026-08-20 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ Temper your expectations on how sharp tapes and discs will look. ## [This forgotten fantasy masterpiece will finally be free to stream](https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-forgotten-fantasy-masterpiece-free-to-stream/) _2026-08-20 · Amanda Kondolojy · Pocket-lint_ If you're one of the many who missed Three Thousand Years of Longing when it was first released in 2022, here's your chance to watch it for free. ## [3 new shows I'm streaming this weekend (Aug 21-23)](https://www.pocket-lint.com/new-shows-streaming-aug-21-23/) _2026-08-20 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ Cutting through the deluge of reality TV and sitcoms to find the gems. ## [I found a way to fix Android Auto's terrible default weather experience](https://www.pocket-lint.com/i-fixed-android-auto-terrible-default-weather-experience/) _2026-08-20 · John Kanellakos · Pocket-lint_ Android Auto's default weather widget experience is abysmal, which is why I switched to the third-party MyRadar application from the Play Store. ## [Disney's new 4K UHD release is a massive shift, or maybe I'm getting ahead of myself](https://www.pocket-lint.com/mandalorian-and-grogu-imax-ratio/) _2026-08-20 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ Hopefully, it's a sign of good things to come. ## [A new Apple TV 4K is too expensive, but this $60 upgrade hits a sweet spot](https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-tv-4k-new-remote/) _2026-08-20 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ You don't have to replace your Apple TV 4K. ## [Android's new sideloading option is finally out - here's how it works](https://www.pocket-lint.com/android-new-sideloading-option/) _2026-08-20 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ Google is walking a tightrope between safety and freedom. ## [Even Netflix knows physical media is better than streaming](https://www.pocket-lint.com/netflix-knows-physical-media-better/) _2026-08-20 · Anthony Marcusa · Pocket-lint_ Blu-ray release and theatrical runs signal streaming doesn't offer a quality experience. ## [The Roku Ultra beats an Apple TV 4K for this specific reason](https://www.pocket-lint.com/roku-ultra-beats-apple-tv-4k-for-this-specific-reason/) _2026-08-20 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ I left Apple behind and went with Roku. ## [This is why I’m very careful about buying Blu-ray box sets](https://www.pocket-lint.com/careful-about-buying-blu-ray-box-sets/) _2026-08-19 · Roger Fingas · Pocket-lint_ You might get radically different quality or quantity levels. ## [The iPad is finally copying this iPhone feature, but it might be too late to matter](https://www.pocket-lint.com/ipad-camera-button-patent/) _2026-08-19 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ Aspiring iPad photographers can rejoice. ## [Amazon just made a big change to how Libby users can access books](https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-just-made-a-big-change-to-how-libby-users-can-access-books/) _2026-08-19 · Amanda Kondolojy · Pocket-lint_ If you use Libby to access library books via your Kindle (or the Kindle app) you'll want to know about this change. ## [Amazon is giving every Fire TV owner a free subscription worth $20 a month](https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-is-giving-every-fire-tv-owner-a-free-subscription-worth-20-a-month/) _2026-08-19 · Amanda Kondolojy · Pocket-lint_ Fire TV owners may notice that they now have access to an Alexa+ subscription, which normally costs $20 a month. ## [How I rip Blu-ray discs right to my iPad](https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-i-rip-blu-ray-discs-right-to-my-ipad/) _2026-08-19 · John Kanellakos · Pocket-lint_ In a few simple steps, you can rip the contents of your Blu-ray discs and play them back directly on your iPad - here's how. ## [Many DVD titles look different depending on where they are purchased - and I found out why](https://www.pocket-lint.com/region-a-b-dvd-differences/) _2026-08-19 · Eli Becht · Pocket-lint_ These DVDs are more different than you think. ## [I found a way to keep your media streaming free without a server](https://www.pocket-lint.com/keep-tv-shows-without-media-server/) _2026-08-19 · Caroline Preece · Pocket-lint_ Buying the shows you rewatch is the simplest alternative to a media server, but TV purchases have no Movies Anywhere to fall back on. ## [The best version of this sci-fi masterpiece is finally streaming free](https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-final-cut-of-this-iconic-harrison-ford-sci-fi-classic-is-now-streaming-for-free/) _2026-08-18 · Saeed Wazir · Pocket-lint_ Blade Runner: The Final Cut hits YouTube this month and is the best way to enjoy this iconic sci-fi thriller.