Barb Gonzalez

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PlayOn Cloud DVR Lets You Record Online Videos
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 21, 2017
With the PlayOn Cloud mobile app and PlayOn Desktop, there is finally an online DVR that is easy to use and offers the features you want from a DVR. 
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Apple Announces HomePod Speaker with Voice Assistant
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 07, 2017
Apple throws its hat in the smart speaker ring with the HomePod. Here's what was announced.
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What You Can Do to Save Net Neutrality (Again)
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 24, 2017
Net neutrality is being threatened again. What you can do to stop the repeal of the Title II Order that allows the FCC to protect our fair and free access to the internet.
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Hands On: Hulu’s New Live TV Feature
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 10, 2017
Hulu has released a public beta of its Live TV feature in a completely redesigned app so I tried it out to see if it is it a bona fide replacement for pay TV.
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Hands On: Dish’s AirTV Combines Sling, Local Channels
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 26, 2017
Designed for cord-cutters, Dish’s AirTV combines premium and local channels with online streaming and attempts to mimic the experience of watching cable or satellite. We take it for a test drive.
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Hands On: HDHomeRun TV Tuner and DVR
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 12, 2017
In the search for ways to free ourselves from the escalating costs of pay TV, the missing piece of the puzzle is the ability to stream and record live local TV broadcasts. We can stream movies, previous TV seasons, and many cable channels—from Food TV and A&E to Cartoon Network on Sling TV— but getting local TV is another matter.
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Hands On: Apple’s New Watch Anywhere Feature
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 22, 2017
Apple is finally getting around to allowing users to rent a video once and watch it on all devices. I took the new feature for a test drive.
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Hands On: Facebook Video App for Apple TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 10, 2017
It would be easy to dismiss the Facebook Video app as unnecessary and just another way to waste time. The new app,recently launched for Samsung TVs and the fourth generation Apple TV, is a lot better than I had expected. And oddly, I find that I’m spending less time using it.
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Alexa Finds More Ways to Say 'Your Wish Is My Command'
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 23, 2017
Voice control is getting smarter and smarter every day and Alexa is leading the way.
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Hands On: Plex Adds DVR Features and Alexa
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 09, 2017
We revisit Plex to see how its new DVR and voice-control features work.
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