Barb Gonzalez

CES 2015
LG's Web OS 2 Integrates Live TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 08, 2015
LG demonstrated its newly designed Web OS 2 that will be available on their 2015 TVs. Web OS has a number of new streaming partners and will now include integration when connected to your set top box. Users will be able to display program guides from their TV provider and control a connected set top box then quickly switch to other apps including online streaming services.
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CES 2015
Firefox Matchstick Streamer Takes On Chromecast
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 07, 2015
A new Firefox-based streaming dongle called Matchstick takes on Chromecast with new features. But there's a catch: It's not yet available for sale.
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CES 2015
D-Link Introduces Triple Band Router for 4K Streaming
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 07, 2015
D-Link has announced a new line of AC routers optimized for 4K streaming. Part of D-Link’s Ultra Performance Series, the DIR890L has a candy-shell red exterior with six omnidirectional antennas, giving it the appearance of an angled space ship.
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CES 2015
Bang & Olufsen Debuts Music Player that Knows What You Like
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 07, 2015
Bang & Olufsen showed a trio of new products including new headphones, a 75-inch 4K TV, and a music player that learns what music you listen to at different times of day. The newest addition to the BeoVision Avant line fits in between the previous 55-inch and 85-inch models. BeoPlay headphones include the H8 top-of-the-line, noise-canceling wireless model and the low-end over-over-the-ear H2. But it was the BeoSound Moment music system that stole the show.
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CES 2015
Cognitive Networks Makes Your Smart TV Smarter
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 06, 2015
Soon you’ll be able to interact with many popular TV shows without leaving your TV screen. Cognitive Networks showed off its “smarter TV” technology. Currently built into LG TVs, the technology enhances TV viewing by bringing content typically found on a second screen (your tablet) directly to the TV.
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CES 2015
Sony Partners with Netflix to Deliver 'Instant-On' 4K Streaming, Embraces Android TV Platform
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 06, 2015
Sony announced that all of its 2015 Sony smart TVs will run the Android TV platform and it has partnered with Netflix to improve 4K streaming.
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CES 2015
Dish Announces 4K Box, Live TV Streaming Service
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 06, 2015
In typical Dish grandstand fashion, the company reeled off a slew of announcements about an upcoming 4K set top box, the launch of Sling Television stand-alone streaming service, newly designed hopper menus and remote control, and whole home audio.
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SmartStream
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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