Barb Gonzalez

SmartStream
Hands on: Apple Spatial Audio and AirPods Max
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 23, 2021
Apple has boosted the music quality of Apple Music with Spatial Audio. This immersive audio format was released on the service around the same time as the AirPods Max, Apple’s new over-ear headphones. The combination is impressive, and I spent some time testing the headphones with Spatial Audio.
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
Hands-On: Roku Express 4K+ and Voice Remote Pro
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 09, 2021
Roku released two new products mid-May. The Roku Express 4K+ is a value priced streamer that performs at a level much higher than its price tag suggests. We tested both the Express 4K+ and the Roku Voice Remote Pro, a new, hands-free voice remote. Both may have a place in your Roku streaming arsenal.
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
Hands On: Second Generation Apple TV 4K
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 25, 2021
The second-generation Apple TV 4K has arrived. Except for a faster processor and new remote, not much has changed and it remains one of the best-performing streaming players available. Still, depending on your current setup, you may not need to upgrade.
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
Roku Channel Adds Shows, Removes YouTube TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 13, 2021
Roku officially announces the addition of live TV channels and Roku Originals while in the middle of a feud with Google that has resulted in the YouTube TV channel being removed. Here are the details.
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
New Apple TV 4K Ups Refresh Rates, Adds Color Balance
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 28, 2021
It’s been four years since the first Apple TV 4K was released. And as well as that model has held up to new technologies, it was high time for a refresh. To that end, Apple recently announced a next-generation Apple TV 4K with features that could noticeably improve picture quality.
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
Roku Launches New Voice Remote, Express 4K+ Streamer, and Soundbar Pro
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 14, 2021
Roku has announced its Spring 2021 product line and new updates to the Roku operating system, Roku OS 10. There are a few new exciting products and features—some playing catchup with other systems' capabilities, and others that are leapfrogging ahead. 
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
Hands-On: Vidgo Live TV Streaming
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 31, 2021
The Vidgo Live TV streaming service launched at the end of 2019. Similar to lesser-known PhiloTV and FuboTV, it is holding its own against the popular YouTube TV and Hulu+Live TV. The experience is not as robust as what you'll get from YouTube, Hulu, AT&T TV, or Sling TV, but it may be enough to give basic cable channels to those who've cut the cord.
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
Hands On: Paramount+ Streaming Service
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 10, 2021
Paramount+ launched last week, absorbing and adding to the CBS All Access app. The newly rebranded service adds content from several channels brought to CBS following the 2019 merger of CBS and Viacom. Find out more about the expanded streaming service.
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
How to Stream PBS Programming
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 24, 2021
While PBS Passport has a variety of the stations' programming, a PBS Channel subscription through Amazon Prime Video offers a deep dive into different genres.
Continue Reading >
SmartStream
Hands On: discovery+ Streaming App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 03, 2021
Discovery+ launched at the beginning of January with a massive amount of content from over 25 niche reality channels— from Discovery Channel to Food Network, Lifetime, TLC HGTV, A&E, and many more. Discover if it's a service you'll want in this hands-on review.
Continue Reading >

Pages

X