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The Hidden Cost of Cutting the Cord: How Ad-Supported Streaming Services Are Changing the Game
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 30, 2023
At first, ditching cable for an all-streaming solution saved money and offered other benefits. With rising prices, you might have to give in to watching commercials to get a good deal.
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The Lowdown on Sony's Google TV Stick
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 02, 2013
Sony's NXZ-GUI Bravia Smart Stick is not the newest Chromecast stick. Find out more about Sony's new Google TV dongle.
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The Need For Speed
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 09, 2012
Streaming high-quality video with multichannel audio requires a fast connection. For Vudu, Hulu, and other online streaming sites, you must have fast Internet speeds. To stream huge, high-definition files from your media server to your smart TV or media player, you must have a fast connection within your home network.
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The New and Improved Hulu
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 23, 2012
Online TV show streaming website, Hulu, has a new look. See the new features including a better design to view on an HDTV.
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The New Rokus Have Arrived. Should You Upgrade?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 11, 2017
Roku has released its 2017 line of streaming players. Find out if you need to upgrade to a new Roku.
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Tips for Watching “Game of Thrones” Premiere As HBO Now Launches
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 10, 2015
HBO Now is available on Apple TV and Sling TV. If you want to see the Game of Thrones premiere or other live events as they air, you may need to find another way to watch.
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TiVo Founders Announce Qplay Streaming App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 26, 2014
The team that brought us TiVo, now release a new way to stream online video with the Qplay. Check out how it compares to other streaming devices including the Chromecast and whether it is as revolutionary as the TiVo duo claim.
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Tribeca Shortlist: Not Just Another Niche Streaming Service
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 06, 2016
Tribeca Shortlist is not just another niche streaming service. It doesn’t try to have the most movies. It doesn’t try to figure out what you want to watch. It doesn’t use algorithms. Tribeca Shortlist is...
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TV Voice Control: Google Assistant Vs. Amazon Alexa
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 14, 2017  |  First Published: Jul 13, 2017
You can use Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to control streaming to your TV right now. But do you want to?
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TVOS 17 Update Brings FaceTime & More to Apple TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 27, 2023
The Apple tvOS 17 operating system update arrived on September 18th. New integrations that use the iPhone or iPad as a camera are a game-changer as FaceTime is now on Apple TV. Apple has also added several features users have been requesting for a while.
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UltraViolet Cloud-Based Movie Locker to Close in July
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 06, 2019
The lights will go out on UltraViolet on July 31 when the cloud-based movie-rights locker/library will be discontinued. UltraViolet’s demise became inevitable when Movies Anywhere launched in 2017 with a greater number of movie studio and streaming partners. While Movies Anywhere has most of the same partners as UltraViolet, users will still want to take steps to be sure all of their movies will be available after July.
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Unveil Hidden Features, Secret Menus and Codes for an Enhanced Streaming Experience
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 07, 2024
Discover how to elevate your streaming experience with hidden features on your favorite platforms. Netflix's secret codes reveal niche genres, Apple TV tips customize your viewing, and Roku's secret screens offer advanced settings.
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Updated Fire TV Stick 4K Can Handle More Formats and Control Your TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 17, 2018
Amazon’s updated Fire TV Stick 4K boasts an improved processor and a newly designed Alexa Voice remote.
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ViacomCBS Unveils Plan to Expand CBS AllAccess
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 26, 2020
The CBS All Access channel is about to offer a lot more content thanks to the ViacomCBS re-merger.
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Walmart Disc-to-Digital Service Available Via Vudu
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 19, 2012
Physical DVD and Blu-ray collections may soon be a thing of the past—the trend is clearly toward streaming movies from online sources. Walmart and the Hollywood movie studios know this, and they've responded by announcing the Walmart "Disc-to-Digital" service. I've been focusing on streaming media for a number of years, and I'm extremely excited about this forward movement by retailers and Hollywood movie studios.
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