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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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Streaming in 2014 — Growing Services, Shrinking Dongles, and Net Neutrality
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 31, 2014  | 
Looking back at 2014 we find more people streaming, 4K video and hi-res audio, TV networks getting in on the streaming action and a continued struggle to keep the internet free and fast.
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More 4K Streaming Now Available on UHD TVs
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 17, 2014  | 
Amazon Instant Video and UltraFlix now stream 4K movies and TV shows to certain UHD Smart TVs proving 4K content is beginning to trickle in through streaming. However, file size may be an issue.
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Rocki Wi-Fi Adapter Adds Streaming to Any Sound System
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 03, 2014  | 
The Rocki WiFi adapter connects to any speaker or sound system that has a line-in or RCA connection. Find out if this funny-looking little device is the next gadget you'll need to add to your streaming arsenal.
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Chromecast Adds Apps That Bring the Family Together
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 27, 2014  | 
A new crop of streaming video apps have been added to the Chromecast including streaming video apps for kids and games. Family game night will never be the same.
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Hands On: Amazon Echo, A Bluetooth Speaker You Can Talk To
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 19, 2014  | 
The Amazon Echo is a voice-controlled bluetooth speaker with Siri-like abilities to answer questions, read the news, give a weather forecast and more. Here's a surprising hands-on account with the Echo.
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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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Amazon Taking Pre-orders on Fire TV Stick
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 31, 2014  | 
Amazon to release Fire TV Stick. Here is what we know about the new dongle and whether you'll be able to get one soon.
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Google Announces Nexus Player, First to Run on New Android TV Platform
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 22, 2014  |  First Published: Oct 20, 2014  | 
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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HBO Go Standalone Streaming Option Set to Launch in 2015
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 15, 2014  | 
HBO has officially announced a standalone HBO Go option will be available in 2015. The new option will allow users to stream to the HBO Go app without requiring a subscription to the HBO premium cable channel.
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