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How to Watch Videos on Your TV Using the YouTube "Send To" Update
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 07, 2013  |  4 comments
The newest YouTube mobile app update allows both Android devices and iPhones/iPads to instantly send the video to your TV. Find out what you need to make it work, and learn about current limitations.
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Dish Chairman: We're Not Trying to Destroy TV Networks With Our Commercial Skipping DVR
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 28, 2013  |  0 comments
Dish co-founder debunks rumors that the comapny is trying to bankrupt TV networks with its AutoHop commercial-skipping DVR feature...
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Are Online Streaming Services the New TV Networks?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 19, 2013  |  First Published: Feb 18, 2013  |  0 comments
New original series are being produced by Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and more streaming video companies. Are we making the from broadcast and cable TV to streaming entertainment. Find out more and where to sample non-Netflix subscribers can view "House of Cards."
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"Can I Stream It?" App Finds Movies Available for Streaming
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 06, 2013  |  1 comments
If you know what movie you want to watch, now you can find it easily on the Can I Stream It website and app.
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PlayTo Streaming App: Like AirPlay for Android
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 23, 2013  |  1 comments
The PlayTo Android app streams video from your home libraries, online websites and the mobile device's saved media. The app works like Apple's AirPlay, and can play on Apple TVs.
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CinemaNow Offers Disc-to-Digital Service From Your Computer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 02, 2013  |  0 comments
Best Buy's CinemaNow launches Disc-to-Digital service for buying digital versions of DVD and Blu-ray titles you own from your home computer.
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Year-End Review: 2012 Streaming Video Innovations
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 27, 2012  |  0 comments
2012 was a banner year for innovation in streaming media—innovations that are changing the home theater experience.
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Yes, Virginia, There Is Netflix 1080p Streaming Video
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 18, 2012  |  First Published: Dec 17, 2012  |  1 comments
Netflix stops X-High HD streaming but still offers 1080P Full HD streaming at lower bitrates.
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Disney-Netflix Deal: Future First Run Movies and Back Catalog of Classics
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 06, 2012  |  2 comments
Landmark deal leaves cable in the cold and gives Netflix exclusive first-run rights to future Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies.
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The Best Media Streamers to Buy Your Parents
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 28, 2012  |  4 comments
Buying a gift for your parents or another technologically challenged person on your list? Here are three media streamers to consider.
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Xbox Enhances Video Streaming with SmartGlass Update
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 19, 2012  |  0 comments
Xbox 360 launches new SmartGlass app for smartphones and tablets and updates Bing search. The combination make the video game console one of the best media streaming experiences available for home theater.
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A Word About Video File Types
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 12, 2012  |  0 comments
Ever try to stream a video from your library only to find that it won't play it—or find that certain files don’t appear on your media player when you browse the folders where they are saved? The problem could be that your media player doesn’t recognize those file formats.
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FCC Ruling Ensures Higher Bills for Basic Cable Subscribers in Future
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 07, 2012  |  5 comments
The FCC has ruled to allow the National Cable & Telecommunication Association's (NCTA) to scramble (encrypt) basic cable. While the cable companies claim that it is more cost-effective and easier for customers if they can scramble all signals sent to homes, the new ruling ensures that people who don't pay for basic cable can't access it without a cable box or CableCARD.
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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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Simple.TV Combines DVR and Media Streamer with Over-the-Air TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 15, 2012  |  0 comments
The Simple.TV streams live and recorded TV to computers, mobile devices and the Roku Box. Check out this review to find out if it can take you one step closer to cutting the cord on cable TV.
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