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FCC Ruling Ensures Higher Bills for Basic Cable Subscribers in Future
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 07, 2012
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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FilmStruck Streaming Service to Include Criterion Collection Films
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 27, 2016
Turner Communications has announced FilmStruck, their over-the-top (“OTT” or online) streaming service that will include Criterion Collection films. The Criterion Collection has been available as part of a Hulu subscription but will soon be pulled and offered exclusively on the new Turner subscription service.
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First Look at CBS All Access and CBSN Live Streaming News Channel
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 06, 2014
CBS is offering a stand-alone streaming service for network TV programming and launching a 24/7 streaming live news service. Here are the details and a first look at how the streaming website and apps work.
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First Look at Spotify's New Video Channels
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 26, 2016
Spotify has made a name for itself as one of the leading streaming music services and this week will add video to its Android and iPhone apps. Officially, video will roll out on the Android app first, followed by an update to the iPhone app in the coming weeks.
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Free Arts & Culture Streaming: From Shakespeare at the Globe to the Met, and More
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 08, 2020
As many of the world's famous venues have been temporarily shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements, they are turning to streaming of classic performances. To satisfy fans, and perhaps attract those who haven't attended a show, the theaters are offering free streaming of videos for a "limited engagement."
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Free Discs for Everyone!
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 25, 2023
Well, okay…not everyone but as Netflix gets ready to exit the disc rental service it has run for 25 years, it is offering subscribers to its DVD/Blu-ray mail-order service a chance to get up to 10 more free titles.
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Getting the Most Out of MightyTV's Movie Discovery App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 13, 2016
A hands on review of the MightyTV movie streaming discovery app. Check out the tips on how to use the social and mashup features of this unique new app.
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Goodbye Chromecast, Hello Google TV Streamer 4K
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 28, 2024
Google is replacing the Chromecast with the Google TV Streamer 4K. It's the end of an era for the value-priced dongle. The new streamer will take advantage of Gemini, Google's A.I.
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Google & Roku Plan 4K Media Players with HDR
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 06, 2016
The library of 4K HDR streaming moves and TV is growing. Prices on UHD TVs have dropped to that of HDTVs. It just makes sense that the next generation of streaming players will be 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) with high dynamic range (HDR). Google (Chromecast) and Roku will be releasing their next generation streaming media players within the month. Both are named “Ultra.” Here's what we know.
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Google Announces Nexus Player, First to Run on New Android TV Platform
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 22, 2014  |  First Published: Oct 20, 2014
Google's Nexus Player, the first Android TV, is available for pre-order with delivery set for early November. That is, of course, if it isn't sold out...
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Google Home Gets Bluetooth, Phone Calling
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 23, 2017
Google has added features to its Google Home smart speaker. Find out how to pair a phone using Bluetooth and make phone calls directly from the voice-activated speaker.
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Google Play Music All Access: Streaming "Radio Without Rules"
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 20, 2013
Google finally gets it right with its Google Play Music All Access unlimited music streaming service. Find out why it may be time to start streaming music, or switch from your current subscription service.
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Google Play Music iPhone App (Still) Better Than iTunes Radio
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 21, 2013
Google Play Music is now available as an iPhone app. See how it compares to the Android version and to iTunes Radio
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Google TV Adds 800 Free Channels & Category Guides
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 26, 2023
To spur interest in its platform, Google TV has added 800 free TV channels to its Live TV tab. New channels and apps have been added, and the guide has been arranged to help you find whatever you are in the mood to watch easily.
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Google TV Updates Improve Performance
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 24, 2022
Google TV has rolled out updates to improve the Chromecast and TV’s operating system. The changes shorten boot time and make switching between tabs and launch apps faster. While some avid users have complained about Google TV’s performance, the improvements will likely be only subtly noticeable for most.
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