Barb Gonzalez

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How to Watch Videos on Your TV Using the YouTube "Send To" Update
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 07, 2013
The newest YouTube mobile app update allows both Android devices and iPhones/iPads to instantly send the video to your TV. Find out what you need to make it work, and learn about current limitations.
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Dish Chairman: We're Not Trying to Destroy TV Networks With Our Commercial Skipping DVR
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 28, 2013
Dish co-founder debunks rumors that the comapny is trying to bankrupt TV networks with its AutoHop commercial-skipping DVR feature...
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Are Online Streaming Services the New TV Networks?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 19, 2013  |  Published: Feb 18, 2013
New original series are being produced by Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and more streaming video companies. Are we making the from broadcast and cable TV to streaming entertainment. Find out more and where to sample non-Netflix subscribers can view "House of Cards."
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Streaming Device Reviews
Toshiba's Big-Screen Surfer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 13, 2013
Performance
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Price: Included with Toshiba HDTVs At a Glance: Netflix, Vudu, Cinema Now apps stream most available TV shows and movies • Complete Web browser

At first, it seemed like the Toshiba 47L7200U smart TV I sampled to check out its streaming options offered only the bare bones. When I opened the ePortal app home page, there were only the basic media streaming apps like Netflix and Vudu. Unlike Samsung or LG, Toshiba doesn’t have an app store. Also, it can only play a few basic digital file formats. But its Web browser goes beyond the basics.

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"Can I Stream It?" App Finds Movies Available for Streaming
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 06, 2013
If you know what movie you want to watch, now you can find it easily on the Can I Stream It website and app.
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PlayTo Streaming App: Like AirPlay for Android
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 23, 2013
The PlayTo Android app streams video from your home libraries, online websites and the mobile device's saved media. The app works like Apple's AirPlay, and can play on Apple TVs.
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CES 2013
Your Next TV Will Likely Be a Smart TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 14, 2013
Most 2013 TV models will be Smart TVs. Learn what options are being offered in the new TV models and how to be sure the new TV you buy will keep up with future upgrades.
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CES 2013
Google TV Gets Update and New Apps
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 12, 2013
Manufacturers showed Google TVs and Google TV players with cool new updates and apps slated to roll out by the end of January.
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CES 2013
Westinghouse, Hisense Announce Roku Ready TVs
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 12, 2013
Roku Ready TVs added to Hisense and Westinghouse Digital's 2013 models.
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CES 2013
Satellite & Cable Companies Announce Set-Top Box Streaming
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 11, 2013
DirecTV, Time Warner Cable, and Comcast discuss plans to implement the DLNA Premium Video standard for streaming video from set-top boxes to other Smart TVs, tablets and devices.
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