Vizio Adds Google Home Control To SmartCast Products
One week after announcing it had updated the SmartCast platform powered by Google’s Chromecast, TV/video display maker Vizio said that its SmartCast enabled products are now compatible with Google Home, Google’s new voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Vizio SmartCast TVs have Chromecast…
Philips PVRs ‘Powered By TiVo’ Planned For Fall
The Philips and TiVo brands will be reunited this Fall on a line of Personal Video Recorders (PVRs) designed for use by consumers looking to avoid pricey cable or satellite TV subscription services. An executive with P&F USA, which licenses the Philips brand for…
Roku Reveals Improved Mobile App Update
Roku revealed through a blog announcement Tuesday that it is releasing the latest version (v4.0) of the Roku mobile app for iOS and Android devices, bringing a new look with faster and easier response. The update brings what Roku calls “one-tap access to features…
Nuvyyo Offers Cord Cutters New Tablo Solutions
Nuvyyo, the maker of the Tablo Over-the-Air (OTA) DVR, used the recent CES 2017 to announce it is expanding the Tablo experience to more devices and platforms. Tablo has been a popular solution for cost-conscious cord cutters looking to mix free OTA and over-the-top…
Vizio Updates SmartCast Display Platform For Easier Use
Vizio said Tuesday that it has updated its SmartCast app-based smart video display platform with an expanding library of apps that are easier to see and use. The platform, which uses two devices to operate in many models — the TV and a tablet…
TCL Unveils 4K Ultra HD Roku TVs With HDR10, Dolby Vision
A TCL P1-Series 4K Ultra HDTV with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. TCL introduced at CES 2017 an expanded lineup of TCL Roku TVs including 25 models across three series, including the company’s first 4K Ultra HDTV models supporting Dolby Vision high dynamic range…
Mohu Unveils AirWave OTA/OTT Cord Cutting Solution
Mohu’s AirWave Mohu, manufacturer of innovative TV antenna solutions, is unveiling at this week’s CES 2017 in Las Vegas the AirWave wireless over-the-air (OTA) and over-the-top (OTT) device that integrates live, local broadcast TV with free streaming channels in one easy to use on-screen…
Samsung Unveils `QLED’ Quantum Dot 4K Ultra HDTVs
HyunSuk Kim Samsung Visual Display president unveils the company’s QLED technology. Samsung Electronics introduced at CES 2017 its new “QLED” quantum dot LCD TV lineup featuring the Q9, Q8, and Q7 model series. The technology will be used in both flat-screen and curved-screen model series,…
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