Barb Gonzalez

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CES 2009
Say “Hi” to Turn On Your TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 11, 2009
Hitachi showed a prototype of a motion sensing TV that could be controlled simply by waving your hand in front of its sensor. On screen circles and arcs help you determine the volume levels and other controls. Simply applaud the end of your show (clap your hands) to turn the TV off. It’s estimated that this won’t be available until 2010 or 2011.
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Scrambled Basic Cable, Anyone?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 06, 2012
I recently cut the cord and canceled my cable TV subscription but kept cable-delivered broadband Internet access. Unfortunately, dropping cable TV didn't work for me because my antenna reception is spotty, so I was glad when someone told me that I could connect my TV to the cable jack and get my local channels. Little did I know that I was being "illicit" and that my circumstances were part of a bigger controversy.
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Second Generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio Review
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 03, 2015
The newest Chromecast model has hardware and software improvements. Do you need to upgrade to the second-generation Chromecast or to the Chromecast Audio?
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CES 2015
SeeQVault Lets You Download Ultra High Definition Movies
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2015
SeeQVault technology will make it possible to download Ultra High Definition (4K) and High Definition movies from your UltraViolet library and other sources.
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Share Your Vudu Movies
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 04, 2014
With Vudu's Share My Movies you can share movies you "own" with up to five friends or family members without having to share your Vudu credentials.
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CES 2014
Sharps Universal Player Sends Hi End Audio and HD Video Wirelessly
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 10, 2014
Sharp moves into high end audio with its wireless audio and video Universal Player.
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CES 2015
Sharp’s SmartCentral 4.0 Allows Viewing of 4 Streams at Once
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 10, 2015
For those who can split their attention, Sharp offers MultiView that displays four separate streams onscreen. Easily controlled by Sharp’s tablet app, users can choose videos from myriad online video streaming services. MultiView is part of Sharp’s SmartCentral 4.0 that has been fully redesigned from last year’s Smart TV user interface.
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CES 2015
Sharp’s SmartCentral 4.0 Allows Viewing of 4 Streams at Once
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 10, 2015
For those who can split their attention, Sharp offers MultiView that displays four separate streams onscreen. Easily controlled by Sharp’s tablet app, users can choose videos from myriad online video streaming services. MultiView is part of Sharp’s SmartCentral 4.0 that has been fully redesigned from last year’s Smart TV user interface.
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Showdown: Google Home vs. Amazon Echo
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 09, 2016
Now that the Google Home smart speaker has arrived, find out how it compares with Amazon Echo. Will you be saying, "Okay Google" or "Alexa?"
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Showtime Launches Stand-Alone Streaming Service
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 08, 2015
Showtime's new app for Roku and Apple TV streams shows and movies without a cable subscription and Hulu is offering a Showtime add-on.
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