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FCC Ruling Ensures Higher Bills for Basic Cable Subscribers in Future
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Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 07, 2012  |  5 comments
The FCC has ruled to allow the National Cable & Telecommunication Association's (NCTA) to scramble (encrypt) basic cable. While the cable companies claim that it is more cost-effective and easier for customers if they can scramble all signals sent to homes, the new ruling ensures that people who don't pay for basic cable can't access it without a cable box or CableCARD.
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FilmStruck Streaming Service to Include Criterion Collection Films
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Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 27, 2016  |  3 comments
Turner Communications has announced FilmStruck, their over-the-top (“OTT” or online) streaming service that will include Criterion Collection films. The Criterion Collection has been available as part of a Hulu subscription but will soon be pulled and offered exclusively on the new Turner subscription service.
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Firefox Matchstick Streamer Takes On Chromecast
CES 2015
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 07, 2015  |  0 comments
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
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Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 06, 2014  |  3 comments
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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First Look at Qeus Home Control Media Player
CES 2016
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 09, 2016  |  0 comments
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
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Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 26, 2016  |  1 comments
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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G.fast Promises Gigabit Internet Over Phone Lines
CES 2015
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 09, 2015  |  7 comments
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
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Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 13, 2016  |  0 comments
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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Google & Roku Plan 4K Media Players with HDR
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Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 06, 2016  |  0 comments
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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Google Announces Nexus Player, First to Run on New Android TV Platform
SMARTSTREAM, AUDIO VIDEO NEWS
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 22, 2014  |  Published: Oct 20, 2014  |  0 comments
Google's Nexus Player, the first Android TV, is available for pre-order with delivery set for early November. That is, of course, if it isn't sold out...
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