Category: tv

Apps to Stream Football Live on Windows

Karan S

Annoying ads and pop-ups on streaming websites can leave you frustrated when you want to watch your favorite football matches. One solution for this is to use an ad blocker (not a good practice though). The other solution is to stream football matches live on the websites recommended in this post. They stream the games for free. Moreover, they do not trouble you with annoying ads too. To find such apps that are reliable and streams football matches for free is a daunting task. But do not worry. We’ve curated…

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Freedom to choose content - Getflix - Review

Karan S

The domain name system or known as DNS is a phonebook for internet users. nearly all the general information available to the public and regular consumers are offered through domains. The address and domains make sure the regulated flow of data over the internet. Web browsers are capable of interacting with the web via Internet protocol better known as the IP addresses whereas the DNS acts as a bridge to translate domain names into the IP addresses. The drawback to a user of the said system is that the content…

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Xbox Live: TV Channels, TV Shows, Movies, Cloud storage

Tarandeep Singh

Microsoft is pushing the Biggest update to Xbox Live ever, giving it more Love for your HD TV. Calling it the future of TV, there’s a full revamp of Xbox 360 console dashboard. Now Xbox Live supports options for watching movies and TV. And all this can be controlled via Kinect motion and voice commands. What is also included is cloud-based access and storage for gamers, for anytime anywhere gaming. The update will be live on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 for Xbox Live users. There are several options e.g. you can…

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iPad 2 wireless HDMI 1080p Video

Tarandeep Singh

Thought AirPlay was cool? Check this out: With some additional hardware attached to your iPad 2, you can wirelessly stream 1080p video out to your HDTV. AirPlay barely allows 720p video out and that too just with iOS devices. To get the full experience, get ready for some hacking with an external hardware tied to the iPad. This is done using a wireless HDMI transmitter, USB battery pack, and a home-made enclosure that “only adds about two pounds of weight” to the otherwise portable device. Even you can do it…

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LG builds 4k resolution 3D LCD TV

Tarandeep Singh

LG is leading its ways for 3D TVs, launching technology ahead of time. LG has invented a new Technology called FPR or Film Patterned Retarder. FPR is said to be most superior 3D liquid crystal display (LCD) systems. What’s different in FPR The current generation system uses a frame sequential method and the display is viewed using liquid crystal shutter glasses (SG). The new technology uses a polarized film substrate in the panel and is viewed using polarized film glasses. FPR reduces the vertical resolution to half that of a…

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Apple TV 2g gets Web Browser

Tarandeep Singh

Google TV gives you great web experience and great apps. Similar experience for browsing will now be possible on Apple TV 2G. FireCore will be releasing a web browser and a Last.fm application for Apple TV 2g in an app called aTV Flash (black). The company would be releasing beta version of the app within few weeks. The web browser will be known as Couch Surfer, and it would support most standard browsing features and standards. Catch it in action in the video below: aTV Flash is a user-friendly software package…

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Sony Internet TV vs Logitech Revue [Google TV]

Tarandeep Singh

Sony has announced the launch of its android based Google TV, a week after Logitech announced its Revue. Sony is offering deals very different from Logitech Revue, the only other OEM for Google TV. As per the plan, Sony is launching integrated LED Google TVs along with a second option of a Bluray player-cum-set-top-box that plugs to your existing TVs. Pricing & The Hardware Sony has branded all its offering under Sony Internet TV which has a range of models: 24 inches ($600), 32 inches ($800), 40 inches ($1000) and…

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Google TV Preview: Logitech Revue, Sony TV

Tarandeep Singh

Google TV exists among the hands of Beta testers, It seems that few of the beta testers for Google TV couldn’t keep all that goodness to themselves and they shared video of the near-finished interface and hardware. Logitech Revue Google TV Logitech Revue is a small piece of hardware that attaches to your existing set-top-box (STB) and provides a intuitive interface controllable via a wireless keyboard/Android phone. As far as the Google TV UI is concerned, the interface looks great, all those nested menu items starting on the left, search bar able…

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Apple iTV Rumored Details

Tarandeep Singh

Tech companies are heading towards TVs as they hit hard on the TV as a connected device. After Google announced its upcoming android based Google TV, Apple seems to be joining the race. Apple is under the works of making a $99 version of the set top box, similarly sized and packed with internals akin to that of the iPhone 4 (A4 CPU, 16GB of flash storage). The original Apple TV will be rebranded as iTV under this upgrade. The Video and audio content can be stored in the flash…

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Beyond 3D TV: Holographic TVs

Tarandeep Singh

3D TVs have been around for a while. Last year, year 2010 was declared as the emergence of 3D TVs, so far, so true. 3D TV is great as long as there are no glasses attached. Of course over time we’ll see 3D TV without glasses, but what really is the Next Big thing? It’s the holographic Displays. If you are a star wars fan, Holographic TV is no alien to you. Images are projected into air, space and its 3D. Holographic enthusiasts have rightly named it the “Stars Wars…

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Google TV Details : Everything You need to Know

Tarandeep Singh

What iPad did to Tablets, will now Google TV do to the HDTVs. Google TV is essentially a Fusion of a SetupBox running Android OS meant to upscale Android mobile OS apps plus full Browser right on your TV. Why? There’s one entertainment device that people know and love which has the brightest and the best picture: your HDTV. Till now, TV had been seriously lacking the power of the web. With the web, finding and accessing interesting content on TV is fast and often as easy as a search.…

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First Android TV - Scandinavia

Tarandeep Singh

Android is widening its horizontal space, after entering the cars, now invades the HDTV market. Swedish company called, inexplicably, People of Lava has announced what they’re calling and Android-based TV. The TV is called the “Scandinavia“, and features a FullHD 42-inch LED Backlit screen. The Scandinavia Android TV will later get attractive 47” and 55”. Its Android platform and internet capabilities provide a wide range of functionalities, including: - Out of the box Android TV applications such as: – YouTube, Google Maps ,Weather, Time, Calendar, Internet Browser - Downloadable Apps, both free and…

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IMAX, Sony, Discovery Broadcasting 3D TV Channel

Tarandeep Singh

3d TV broadcasts are finally making its way to the enduser. Previously, we talked about the technology that will make it possible for the consumers to use it with the existing STBs. Now, we see more promises from content providers. Three big industry giants: Discovery, Imax and Sony are forming a joint venture for a 3D television channel. The joint venture will be announced soon, timed exactly right to the CES 2010, Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where 3D television is expected to be one of the Hot trends for…

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HDTV Buyer’s Guide

Tarandeep Singh

I know this shopping season you might have brought one or looking to buy one soon around Christmas. Buying an HDTV is no kid’s place, you need to get your concepts right before you jump in. Who Should buy one - Are you a movie freak? You love HD content or you are a hardcore gamer? You may be a passionate laptop guy that needs a bigger rich screen, LCD HDTVs are for you. When buying a LCD/LED HD TV, there are few things you should look for in the Specs:…

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Samsung 55 inches 3D 240Hz LCD TV

Tarandeep Singh

Samsung is giving us some nasty surprises on th HDTV front. First was wide range of blazing LED displays. Of course they are superior than LCD with better contrast ratios, making them richer on the display. With the latest offering, they target the 3D entertainment space. The TV features 55-inch 1080p panel with a true 240Hz refresh rate. 240Hz, though doubted to be any advantage over 100Hz, is the highest one can find i the market. To enjoy the 3D content, you will have to use a set of “shutter”…

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