Sentences with phrase «streaming media devices»

There are two major players when it comes to streaming media devices, and both Google's Chromecast and Roku's streaming stick have seen recent updates that beef up the hardware and support 4K streaming in HDR.

The user interface on these streaming media devices heavily favor Amazon's own services.

At a price of $ 99, the device will compete directly with other streaming media devices such as the Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV.

Here are the best streaming media devices available.

Both of the company's most popular streaming media devices are on sale right now for a limited time.

«It delivers an innovative smart TV experience where streaming and subscription content as well as live over-the-air broadcasts are all available on the home screen — no external streaming media devices needed.

A new report claims that a number of Australian retailers will soon begin selling the Chromecast and Chromecast Audio streaming media devices.

Though many streaming media devices still struggle with limited libraries, competing products such as Apple TV, Sonos, Boxee and Roku are able to offer more than Google — and for well under $ 300 — said Jia Wu, senior analyst at Strategy Analytics.

To watch on the telly, you will need a PlayStation or Xbox console, or one of the following streaming media devices: Roku, NOW TV Box, EE TV, Apple TV, Chromecast.

They included models sold by Samsung as well as Chinese - TV maker TCL that use a particular feature by the streaming media device company Roku.

In the past it has been hit or miss when staying in a hotel whether or not I will be able to hook up my laptop or streaming media device to a TV to show movies.

It is interesting to note that Samsung already has a 7 inch tablet up its sleeve in the form of a streaming media device that was also used as a controller for their LED Couple HDTV.

Chromecast is Google's streaming media device.

In 2012, Google delayed the high - profile streaming media device to, as the company said, «make it even better.»

The trend towards cord cutting has helped streaming media device maker Roku reach a new milestone, the company announced this morning.

It will also be available on the new Nexus 9 tablet from HTC and the Nexus Player, a gaming and streaming media device from Asus.

Google has been quietly removing the term «Google Cast» for TVs and connected speakers that work with the Chromecast streaming media device family.

Amazon gave Alexa plenty of smarts, allowing you to control your music, news, weather, alarms, smart home devices and streaming media device with just the power of your voice.

You can soon watch Google's YouTube TV streaming service through your set - top box or streaming media device.

The Shield TV was the first streaming media device we tested capable of displaying 4K content, and currently supports high dynamic range (HDR) video in the HDR10 format (but not Dolby Vision; if you want Dolby Vision you'll need a Chromecast Ultra or an Apple TV 4K).

Not exact matches

The grand plan is that the company will eventually have content available on the full range of media platforms anywhere in the world, from traditional print publications and cable channels to snappy websites with streaming video suitable for hand - held devices, as well as downloadable digital magazines.

Streaming devices from competitors, such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Google's Nexus Player, have been touted as far better media players: speedier, slicker and built for streaming Internet videoStreaming devices from competitors, such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Google's Nexus Player, have been touted as far better media players: speedier, slicker and built for streaming Internet videostreaming Internet video in 2015.

While many pure media streaming devices sell for around $ 100, the Slingbox 500 goes for $ 300.

I'm in the process of testing some smart TVs — the kind that connect to the internet and run various apps, such as YouTube and Netflix — which is funny because I just finished reviewing a bunch of media streaming devices, including the Roku XS and Apple TV.

When that growing app ecosystem is added to the simplicity of a much smoother interface than that found on many smart TVs, plus the relatively low price, dedicated media - streaming devices such as Roku's lineup look to be making a strong case for continued relevance among otherwise converged electronics.

While smart TVs are quickly duplicating many of the same features that media streaming devices such as Roku deliver, the specialized gadgets still hold a few advantages.

The gadget maker is seeing the number of active users of its devices grow and the number of hours of streaming media they're watching jump markedly.

Amazon sweetened the deal for customers by adding, at no cost, access to streaming shows (which are built into the interface of the media device they sell).

As a company dealing with the media - streaming - player niche, it's up against huge megaliths including Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Sony, all of whom offer not just similar devices, but also a host of related hardware and services.

Media - streaming devices such as Roku and Apple TV are likely to beat them to the punch, however.

The Streaming Stick is similar to Chromecast, the $ 35 Google device that also streams online apps and media to TVs.

Roku announced five new media streaming devices on Monday, which all include some performance and video upgrades, while some will directly compete with the new Apple TV 4K for a place next to your TV.

But smartphones, tablets and media streaming devices?

Instead, that programming would more easily exist alongside streaming services on your smart devices, be they a phone, tablet, smart TV, media streamer, or game console.

This free service turns your PC into a media server, streaming not only songs, but also video, photos, and even TV, to just about any Web - connected device.

In a world increasingly dominated by streaming media on mobile devices, new DirecTV subscribers will be offered «immediate access to programming... at the point of sale,» AT&T said, adding that the deal will «offer customers the freedom to watch hit TV shows anytime virtually anywhere, using a TV, computer, tablet or smartphone.»

All of Netflix's shows and movies arrive commercial - free, in HD, on just about every connected device you own: phones, tablets, streaming - media boxes and sticks, smart TVs, and so on.

Customers can stream Disney's television shows, movies and other media via a Mickey Mouse - shaped device.

The product, which is essentially the company's answer to Apple TV, is a media streaming device that allows consumers to play content from their Amazon library as well as YouTube, Hulu and Netflix.

Three years ago, the Saratoga, California - based company started selling remote - controlled devices that can stream online media content, such as Netflix movies and Pandora radio, to TV sets.

Roku, which makes a device that allows users to stream media to their televisions, understands this concept.

The device can be used for streaming media, and features an additional controller as an accessory for gaming, that can be purchased for US $ 39.

We also need research on how to reach people who get their information from streaming media and mobile devices and whose social networks do not include many conservative activists.

Oh, and let's not forget that there was also a rumor that they are now going to limit the number of devices that can stream media concurrently to 1.

In addition to streaming music from your devices, you can also play a variety of other media files, including MP3, MP4, CD, and even AM / FM radio.

For $ 200, this Linksys router gives you two high - speed wireless access points in one device, so you can dedicate one to media streaming and use the other for regular Web access.

Now that streaming media and digital devices have made every subway ride the potential equivalent of a 1917 trip to the Rialto — without the preceding comedy short or the velvet curtain, sure, but you can carry a movie in your pocket — it's easy to see that, whether the needle ticks up or down on box - office sales in 2018, our relationship to the movie theater as a social space has changed for good.

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Bluetooth hands - free phone connectivity and Bluetooth streaming audio (from compatible phones or personal media devices such as an iPod), and HD Radio are now standard fare for the 2012 xD.

A USB port for media devices, Bluetooth ® Streaming Audio, and UConnect Voice Command are available options across all five systems.