Barb Gonzalez

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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SmartStream
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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SmartStream
Chromecast Adds Apps That Bring the Family Together
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 27, 2014
A new crop of streaming video apps have been added to the Chromecast including streaming video apps for kids and games. Family game night will never be the same.
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SmartStream
Hands On: Amazon Echo, A Bluetooth Speaker You Can Talk To
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 19, 2014
The Amazon Echo is a voice-controlled bluetooth speaker with Siri-like abilities to answer questions, read the news, give a weather forecast and more. Here's a surprising hands-on account with the Echo.
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SmartStream
First Look at CBS All Access and CBSN Live Streaming News Channel
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 06, 2014
CBS is offering a stand-alone streaming service for network TV programming and launching a 24/7 streaming live news service. Here are the details and a first look at how the streaming website and apps work.
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Amazon Taking Pre-orders on Fire TV Stick
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 31, 2014
Amazon to release Fire TV Stick. Here is what we know about the new dongle and whether you'll be able to get one soon.
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