SAVE $5: As of Aug. 7, the Roku Streaming Stick is on sale for $24 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on the list price. Streaming sticks and devices are one of life's great gadgets. Handy little devices that are (usually) under $50 and can transform your old TV or laptop into a smart streaming device. What's not to love?

What’s happened? There’s a new streaming service available in the US called Howdy, it’s ad-free, and it’s dirt cheap. It’s been launched by Roku, the company behind streaming hardware such as the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, and the TV operating system built into some sets, such as the Roku Pro Series.