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DirectTV Now Launches with Free Apple TV, Fire TV Stick Offer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 01, 2016  | 
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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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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Review: The Roku Ultra Struts its Stuff
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 19, 2016  | 
In the past year, TVs and streaming services have upped their game adding HDR (high dynamic range) for a broader color display. Roku is keeping pace with the Roku Ultra ($130) that streams 4K video and supports the HDR10 format.
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Google & Roku Plan 4K Media Players with HDR
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 06, 2016  | 
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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Netflix Knows Which Episode Gets You Hooked
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 21, 2016  | 
If you're a Netflix binge-watcher, you are not alone. Netflix even knows which episode got you hooked.
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How to Stream High Quality Audio to an Older Car Stereo
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 08, 2016  | 
While streaming music is often built into new car systems, what's the best way to listen in an older car? GoGroove's Flexsmart X5 has great sound quality, performance and features for those who still need an FM Transmitter.
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Hulu Drops Free Streaming, but Yahoo Picks it Up
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 24, 2016  | 
Hulu is ending free streaming of TV shows on its website but is partnering with Yahoo View to stream on a limited basis.
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Hands On: Xbox One S Brings 4K, HDR into the Fold
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 03, 2016  | 
The Xbox One S was just released with 4K and high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities. Here are some first impressions.
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Netflix Brings Back the Mixtape (for Movies)
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 20, 2016  | 
If you're old enough, you'll remember those days in high school when you could show your love by gifting a mixtape (or CD) of music that you created for the object of your affection. Netflix has launched the 2016 equivalent—Flixtape.
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Tribeca Shortlist: Not Just Another Niche Streaming Service
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 06, 2016  | 
Tribeca Shortlist is not just another niche streaming service. It doesn’t try to have the most movies. It doesn’t try to figure out what you want to watch. It doesn’t use algorithms. Tribeca Shortlist is...
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Hands On: Roku 3600R Streaming Stick and Remote App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 22, 2016  | 
The newest Roku streaming stick has the power of a full-sized Roku. In this hands on review, learn more about what this flash-drive sized stick can do.
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On the Road with Alexa and the Amazon Tap
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 09, 2016  | 
Hands on with Tap, the new portable version of Amazon's wildly popular Echo speaker/personal assistant.
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How Will We Search for TV Shows in the Future?
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 26, 2016  | 
Representatives from traditional pay TV and from Over the Top (“OTT” or online streaming) companies gathered at the 20th Annual CONNECTIONS conference in South San Francisco to discuss TV and video content delivery. In a series of keynotes and panels, the conversation was centered on the future of home entertainment and how we will find and manage what we want to watch.
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Hulu to Offer Live TV Streaming Bundle in 2017
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 13, 2016  | 
Hulu has announced plans to offer a live TV streaming service as an alternative to traditional cable. Slated to launch in 2017, the service aims to offer “live sports, news, and events” and a limited number of cable and network channels at a price that undercuts the price of cable TV.
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FilmStruck Streaming Service to Include Criterion Collection Films
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 27, 2016  | 
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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