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Hands On: How to Use Alexa Voice Control with Sonos
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 26, 2017  |  0 comments
Sonos recently introduced the Sonos One smart speaker with built-in Alexa voice control. But you don’t have to buy a new speaker to use Alexa to control your Sonos system.
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The New Rokus Have Arrived. Should You Upgrade?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 11, 2017  |  1 comments
Roku has released its 2017 line of streaming players. Find out if you need to upgrade to a new Roku.
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New Roku Channel Offers Free Movies
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 27, 2017  |  0 comments
Roku is offering free, ad-supported movies through its new streaming movie channel.
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Apple Unveils Apple TV 4K with Live Sports & More
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 13, 2017  |  0 comments
The new Apple TV with 4K HDR capabilities will be released September 22nd. Learn the details and what content will be available.
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Google Home Gets Bluetooth, Phone Calling
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 23, 2017  |  1 comments
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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Alexa Now Controls Fire TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 10, 2017  |  0 comments
Alexa can now search and control playback on Fire TV players, sticks, and Fire TV Edition Smart TVs.
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Reelgood: TV Guide for the Streaming World
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 26, 2017  |  0 comments
The Reelgood web app makes it easy to find something you want to watch by aggregating movies and TV shows across many streaming services.
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TV Voice Control: Google Assistant Vs. Amazon Alexa
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 14, 2017  |  First Published: Jul 13, 2017  |  0 comments
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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PlayOn Cloud DVR Lets You Record Online Videos
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 21, 2017  |  1 comments
With the PlayOn Cloud mobile app and PlayOn Desktop, there is finally an online DVR that is easy to use and offers the features you want from a DVR. 
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Apple Announces HomePod Speaker with Voice Assistant
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 07, 2017  |  3 comments
Apple throws its hat in the smart speaker ring with the HomePod. Here's what was announced.
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What You Can Do to Save Net Neutrality (Again)
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 24, 2017  |  0 comments
Net neutrality is being threatened again. What you can do to stop the repeal of the Title II Order that allows the FCC to protect our fair and free access to the internet.
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Hands On: Hulu’s New Live TV Feature
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 10, 2017  |  0 comments
Hulu has released a public beta of its Live TV feature in a completely redesigned app so I tried it out to see if it is it a bona fide replacement for pay TV.
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Hands On: Dish’s AirTV Combines Sling, Local Channels
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 26, 2017  |  0 comments
Designed for cord-cutters, Dish’s AirTV combines premium and local channels with online streaming and attempts to mimic the experience of watching cable or satellite. We take it for a test drive.
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Hands On: HDHomeRun TV Tuner and DVR
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 12, 2017  |  2 comments
In the search for ways to free ourselves from the escalating costs of pay TV, the missing piece of the puzzle is the ability to stream and record live local TV broadcasts. We can stream movies, previous TV seasons, and many cable channels—from Food TV and A&E to Cartoon Network on Sling TV— but getting local TV is another matter.
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Hands On: Apple’s New Watch Anywhere Feature
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 22, 2017  |  1 comments
Apple is finally getting around to allowing users to rent a video once and watch it on all devices. I took the new feature for a test drive.
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