Barb Gonzalez

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Hands On: Roku Ultra 2019 Streaming Player
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 17, 2019
Roku’s updated Ultra streaming player separates itself from the pack with high-quality video and audio, a host of enhanced features, and a simple user experience.
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Amazon Expands Its Fire TV and Echo Device Offerings
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 02, 2019
Amazon has announced a slew of new hardware and Alexa features. The list includes a next-generation Fire TV cube, a soundbar with Fire TV built-in, and several new Echo speakers. Also, Alexa is getting emotions.
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Roku Announces New Streaming Players & OS Update
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 19, 2019
Roku today announced new streaming players and an upgrade to its operating system that will make it easier to browse content.
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Roku to Release New Wireless Soundbar and Subwoofer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Sep 04, 2019
Following the success of its wireless speakers, Roku is expanding its audio line with two new products.  The first is a Roku soundbar that pairs with the second—a wireless subwoofer.  
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Watch A-List Movies for Free on IMDb TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 22, 2019
In the search for alternatives to cable and satellite, there are a number of streaming solutions. Most require subscribing to live TV packages along with Netflix and other TV and movie apps, which can cost as much or more than a monthly cable bill.  But there are free alternatives. IMDb TV is one of the newest ad-supported, on-demand movie and TV apps
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Disney to Offer Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu bundle 
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 08, 2019
Disney has revealed more details of its Disney+ streaming service. In addition to launching an exclusive streaming service in November, the entertainment empire will also offer a bundle that includes Disney+, ESPN+, and ad-supported Hulu.
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Dish Releases AirTV Mini to Simplify Sling TV Experience
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 18, 2019
DISH has just released a new AirTV.  The AirTV Mini is a palm-sized dongle that appears to be a promising upgrade from the original 2017 AirTV Player. 
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Sling TV Lowers the Price of “Extra” Channels
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 08, 2019
While most live TV streaming services are raising prices, Sling TV is offering a deal that could lower monthly subscription rates for many of its users.
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Hands On: Apple TV App Update Gets it Right
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 20, 2019
Days before its Worldwide Developer’s Conference earlier this month, Apple released an update for its Apple TV app that drastically changed the menus, features, and content. And in doing so, it created the best streaming video experience available.
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R.I.P. iTunes: Apple Announces New Music, TV and Podcast Apps
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 06, 2019
Apple’s iTunes will soon be a thing of the past. At its Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC 2019), Apple announced that iTunes will be put to rest.  Instead of the one-stop streaming media app for 18 years since it first launched alongside the iPod, each type of media will now stream separately to its own app.
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