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Cognitive Networks Makes Your Smart TV Smarter
CES 2015
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 06, 2015  |  0 comments
Soon you’ll be able to interact with many popular TV shows without leaving your TV screen. Cognitive Networks showed off its “smarter TV” technology. Currently built into LG TVs, the technology enhances TV viewing by bringing content typically found on a second screen (your tablet) directly to the TV.
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Comcast Boosts Live Streaming for Xfinity TV Go App
SMARTSTREAM
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 25, 2015  |  0 comments
In the last 15 months since Comcast launched its Xfinity TV Go app, the cable company has doubled its initial offering of streaming live TV channels.
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Comcast Starts Beta Testing “Stream” Online TV Service
SMARTSTREAM
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 22, 2015  |  0 comments
Comcast has started beta testing the new Stream online TV service to its Internet customers. But is it enough to entice a new generation of TV viewers?
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D-Link Bows Router with Improved HD Streaming
CES 2013
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 09, 2013  |  Published: Jan 08, 2013  |  1 comments
D-Link announced a new router with StreamBoost technology for better high definition video streaming, and with a new dashboard to monitor and control your home network. The DGL5500 router is called a "gaming router" because it has low latency (no lag time) for online game play. This capability also makes it an excellent router choice for streaming movies.
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D-Link DIR890L/R Tri-Band Router Review
STREAMING MEDIA PLAYER REVIEWS, OTHER TECH
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 07, 2015  |  0 comments

Performance
Features
Ergonomics

PRICE $130

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Three bands with automatic switching for greater dedicated bandwidth to individual devices
Fast, reliable streaming throughout home network
Two USB ports make hard drives accessible within home and remotely
Minus
Dashboard makes it hard to customize some settings
Automated band switching and QoS remove options to change settings to suit your needs
No backup or media management software

THE VERDICT
A speedy, reliable router that’s great if you accept its automatic settings.

As I’ve taken to streaming as much 4K video as I can from Netflix and Amazon, it was important to get the fastest router. Perhaps there’s something psychological about the candy-apple red glossy exterior that reminds me of a cross between a drag racer and a spaceship, or perhaps it was its impressive specs, but either way, I was inspired to try out D-Link’s DIR890L/R top-of-the-line tri-band router.

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D-Link Introduces Triple Band Router for 4K Streaming
CES 2015
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 07, 2015  |  0 comments
D-Link has announced a new line of AC routers optimized for 4K streaming. Part of D-Link’s Ultra Performance Series, the DIR890L has a candy-shell red exterior with six omnidirectional antennas, giving it the appearance of an angled space ship.
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DEG Moves from Disc Swag to Digital Codes
CES 2017
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 07, 2017  |  0 comments
On the eve of the Digital Entertainment Group’s (DEG) 20th Anniversary CES party, a profound statement was made when invitees were given digital codes instead of physical discs
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DirectTV Now Launches with Free Apple TV, Fire TV Stick Offer
SMARTSTREAM
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 01, 2016  |  0 comments
AT&T has released the live TV and VOD streaming app, DIRECTV NOW. While the app has many problems at launch, AT&T is offering some attractive incentives to lure new subscribers.
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Dish Announces 4K Box, Live TV Streaming Service
CES 2015
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 06, 2015  |  0 comments
In typical Dish grandstand fashion, the company reeled off a slew of announcements about an upcoming 4K set top box, the launch of Sling Television stand-alone streaming service, newly designed hopper menus and remote control, and whole home audio.
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Dish Anywhere Comes to Fire TV
CES 2017
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2017  |  0 comments
The Dish Anywhere app has expanded beyond mobile phones to the TV on Fire TV sticks and media players. The app can access a Dish Hopper receiver’s live TV, guides, and DVR. Users can start recording or set up scheduled recordings.
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