Barb Gonzalez

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Streaming Is Safe for Now Thanks to Net Neutrality Ruling
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 04, 2015
With the new reclassification of broadband providers under Title II, the FCC can enforce net neutrality and we don't have to worry that our 4K streams will be slowed down. What are the new rules and what does it mean in the future?
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Comcast Boosts Live Streaming for Xfinity TV Go App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 25, 2015
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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40 Years of SNL in a Streaming App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 18, 2015
Now you can stream the best clips from 40 years of Saturday Night Live
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Amazon Adds Spotify Control & More to Echo, the Talking Speaker
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 04, 2015
Amazon updates its Echo intelligent speaker with Bluetooth music controls, a much-needed iOS app, and a few fun features.
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Dish Offers "Reverse AutoHop" Ad Skipping Feature for Super Bowl
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 29, 2015
Dish Network is offering a special feature for this year’s Super Bowl. Not everyone watching the Super Bowl is a football fan. There have been many years that I’ve been guilty of talking through the game only to stop and watch the commercials. The AutoHop feature on Dish’s Hopper DVR typically skips commercials but has been re-engineered for the Super Bowl game.
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Sneak Peek at Dish's Sling TV Streaming Service
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 28, 2015
Dish is issuing invitations to try out the new Sling Television streaming service that launches in February. It's worth checking out.
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“Disney Movies Anywhere” Is Finally Available Anywhere
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 22, 2015
Disney Movies Anywhere digital copies can now be streamed to just about any media player, smart TV, or mobile device. Check out how the service compares to UltraViolet digital copies.
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CES 2015
Taking Streaming to the Next Level in 2015
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 15, 2015
There were no big surprises in streaming announcements at this year’s CES.  Few new media players were shown, as the Fire TV and Nexus Android TV were released in November. Streaming 4K and HiRes Audio became a reality in 2014. Instead, it was the trends and the new technologies that will move online streaming to the next level that were the news at CES 2015.
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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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