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Behind the Scenes at Bang & Olufsen
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 04, 2013  |  1 comments
A visit to Bang & Olufsen’s headquarters in Struer, Denmark provides a rare look inside the AV company know for trendsetting design.
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SmartStream
Best Streaming Devices of 2017
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 27, 2017  |  2 comments
This past year has seen the maturing of many features that were formerly only hopeful ideas. Streaming 4K, streaming live broadcast TV, cloud-based DVRs, and voice control are all readily available.
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Media Server ReviewsStreaming Device Reviews
BiggiFi Android Dongle
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 16, 2014  |  0 comments

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PRICE $90

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Well-designed remote app with mirroring mode
Uses phone’s accelerometer to control games
Multiple users can control same BiggiFi
Minus
Touchscreen remote mode takes practice
Slight lag time when using screenshot remote mode

THE VERDICT
A versatile streamer that’s fun for playing games.

Before the official Android TVs come on the market, several small companies have been making Android-streaming devices that connect to a TV. BiggiFi is the newest Android-on-a-dongle that connects to a TV’s HDMI port. Other than its strange name, and obvious English-as-a-second-language notifications, this smartphone-controlled device might be a good streaming stick choice for users who like to play smartphone apps on the big screen.

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SmartStream
Black Friday Deals! Hulu and Channel Add-Ons for $1 and Lots More
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 24, 2021  |  0 comments
Black Friday deals on streaming subscriptions may be the best way to try out new apps. Many channels and apps have dollar deals that give you enough time to watch those titles that you didn't want to spend full price to see. This is a push by the streaming services to get more subscribers (that equates to more advertising dollars for ad-supported services). And they are hoping that once you subscribe, you'll stay with the service. Between Thanksgiving day and midnight on Cyber Monday is the best time to sign up for deals on Hulu, AMC+, and many add-on channels, as well as streaming player/streaming software bundles.
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SmartStream
Black Friday Streaming Deals on Services and Players
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 23, 2022  |  0 comments
Take advantage of the Black Friday streaming deals if you need a new streaming device or want to try a streaming service. Significant savings are available on Roku, Amazon, Apple, and Chromecast, and even the Nvidia Shield is on sale. With prices about to go up on many streaming services, the Black Friday deals are the best time to lock in lower rates or get substantial discounts.  
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CES 2015
Blu-Ray Disc Association Names 4K Disc Format
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 10, 2015  |  5 comments
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has named the future 4K Blu-ray format “Ultra HD Blu-Ray.”
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Smart Speaker ReviewsStreaming Device Reviews
Bluesound Pulse M: Packed with Sound and Features
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 17, 2024  |  0 comments
Ever since Sonos came out with a multiroom audio solution nearly two decades ago, companies like Bose, Denon (HEOS), and others have followed suit. In 2012, Canada-based Lenbrook Group—which manufactures NAD, PSB Speakers, and Bluesound—first launched its BluOS platform for speakers and devices. It has morphed and developed into BluOS 4, the most uncomplicated controller and aggregator app for wireless speakers.
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CES 2009
Boxee Adds Online Partners to Apple TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 09, 2009  |  0 comments
With networked TVs and media sharing devices we can get online content from partners like YouTube, Netflix, CBS.com, etc. Now Boxee offers a software solution that creates an easy meny to find online content that works on computers including Macs and Linux-based operating systems. What’s really cool is that you can put the software on a flash drive and add it to an AppleTV. This adds the capability of watching many online streaming video partners including video streaming like Netflix, Hulu, CBS.com and MTV to the previously limited partners on AppleTV.
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Streaming Device Reviews
Boxee Box Media Streamer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 30, 2012  |  3 comments

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Price: $180 At A Glance: Includes Web browser • Connect to Slingbox via the Slingbox app • Direct access to movies from the Web, Vudu, or your own digital collection

The Boxee Box is unlike any other media streamer or media player. From its cockeyed box shape that’s missing a corner and its froglike logo, to its menu organization and social video-sharing features, it’s easy to see that Boxee stands out.

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SmartStream
Boxee TV to Feature "No Limits" Streaming DVR
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 24, 2012  |  0 comments
Boxee announced the launch of the Boxee TV that will receive live TV and record it on the system's "No Limits" streaming DVR.
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