Barb Gonzalez

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CES 2015
Firefox Matchstick Streamer Takes On Chromecast
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 07, 2015
A new Firefox-based streaming dongle called Matchstick takes on Chromecast with new features. But there's a catch: It's not yet available for sale.
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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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CES 2016
First Look at Qeus Home Control Media Player
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 09, 2016
The Qeus smart integrated entertainment system ups the ante of the typical media player. While other media players have added micro gaming (mobile phone type games), the Qeus includes home control. This adds the most of the functionality of smart TVs like the new Sony that has smart home control.
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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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CES 2015
G.fast Promises Gigabit Internet Over Phone Lines
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 09, 2015
Later this year you may truly be able to say goodbye to your cable company including dropping broadband cable. A new technology will make it possible for telephone companies to boost their speeds to over a Gbps (gigabit per second)
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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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