Last year, Comcast jumped into the streaming-box business, selling an intriguing product called Xfinity Flex. It promised to put all your favorite streaming apps in one place, with an interface that’s ...

When Comcast launched its Xfinity Flex streaming box for broadband-only subscribers last year, it seemed a bit silly to pay $5 per month when you could just use a Chromecast-type device instead.

Arguably the main reason why people drop traditional cable TV in favor of streaming service is cost. Over time, that cable bundle you initially thought was a great deal balloons into a serious dent in ...