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How to Watch Videos on Your TV Using the YouTube "Send To" Update
SmartStream
Barb Gonzalez • Mar 07, 2013 • 3 comments
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
SmartStream
Barb Gonzalez • Feb 28, 2013 • 0 comments
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?
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Barb Gonzalez • Feb 19, 2013 • Published: Feb 18, 2013 • 0 comments
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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Toshiba's Big-Screen Surfer
Media Server Reviews
Barb Gonzalez • Feb 13, 2013 • 0 comments
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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
SmartStream
Barb Gonzalez • Feb 06, 2013 • 1 comments
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
SmartStream
Barb Gonzalez • Jan 24, 2013 • Published: Jan 23, 2013 • 1 comments
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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Your Next TV Will Likely Be a Smart TV
CES 2013
Barb Gonzalez • Jan 14, 2013 • 3 comments
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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Westinghouse, Hisense Announce Roku Ready TVs
CES 2013
Barb Gonzalez • Jan 12, 2013 • Published: Jan 12, 2013 • 0 comments
Roku Ready TVs added to Hisense and Westinghouse Digital's 2013 models.
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Google TV Gets Update and New Apps
CES 2013
Barb Gonzalez • Jan 12, 2013 • Published: Jan 12, 2013 • 1 comments
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: Flingo Samba Second Screen App
CES 2013
Barb Gonzalez • Jan 11, 2013 • 0 comments
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