Barb Gonzalez

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Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 10, 2015
Apple will finally offer a monthly subscription streaming service and despite the claims, it's not all revolutionary.
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 12, 2022
Can’t remember the name of that catchy song stuck in your head? No worries, Deezer’s updated SongCatcher feature will not only find it for you but it will play the song, too — a first in the app world.
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 05, 2013
If you have a fast Internet connection and are still having trouble streaming high-definition movies and TV shows, you need to consider getting an “AC” bridge and router to connect to your home theater.
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 26, 2023
A sea of pink worn by mothers, daughters, and grandmothers waiting for popcorn to eat while watching Barbie together. It's precisely what movie makers and theater owners hoped for—a sense of community watching a movie together pre-pandemic style. It's an experience that can't be duplicated streaming at home alone. Most studios have ended same-day streaming offerings, and theater-only windows are extending longer.
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 06, 2013
If you know what movie you want to watch, now you can find it easily on the Can I Stream It website and app.
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 16, 2014
Here are a few more tidbits about streaming media players and Smart TVs that were revealed at CES 2014.
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 27, 2018
If there is one word that describes the streaming innovations of 2018, it’s “convenience.” This year, more media players have added voice control through Google Assistant and Amazon Echo smart speakers, or voice remotes with built-in microphones. As live and recorded TV apps are being added to media players, users can now access all the content they want to watch without switching from one device to another.
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 01, 2022

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $29.99

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Quick and easy setup
Excellent picture quality when upscaled on a 4K TV
Connects to TV USB for power
Voice control, private listening, and hidden control with mobile app
Minus
It only supports up to 1080p high-definition resolution
Is not Dolby or DTS enabled, requires pass-through
It cannot be hidden behind the TV
No volume buttons, microphone, or TV control on remote

THE VERDICT
With its Roku OS simplicity and surprisingly good performance for an HD streamer, it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking for a budget device to go with a second TV.

Considering its low price, it wouldn't be fair to compare the entry-level Roku Express with higher-end 4K models. This 1080p streamer isn't trying to be the best in the market, but it does an excellent job for what it is—a value-priced HD player. When the Roku Express goes on sale, it's an easy choice as a gift or to go with that legacy TV in the second room.

Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 28, 2022
As we look back at streaming in 2022, there have been few innovative new services or products. Instead, streaming is showing signs of its maturity. Both streaming providers and streaming player manufacturers are playing catch-up with the competition.
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 27, 2023
FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) and streaming services with ads have brought back commercials in a big way. 2023 was the year streaming became so expensive that we had to reconsider the luxury of uninterrupted streaming.

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