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GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Roku 2 and Roku 3 Get Some Sweet Upgrades This Week

There’s nothing new about Roku. You know, the set-top box for media streaming that has sold over 10 million units? We have all heard of it. There has been a couple upgrades since the original Roku, the flagships Roku 2 … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Amazon Fire TV, Cheaper than Fire TV, Roku Still Competitor

Oh how badly Amazon wants to be in the digital media device market. So badly, the e-commerce giant went up against Apple TV earlier this year with its set-top box, Fire TV, which, at first, sounded pretty darn on point. … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E 53- Roku vs. Chromecast, Microsoft’s Cortana, Bacon Scented Alarm Clock, Musical Umbrella | Red Headed Geek Show

This week we are giving away a Google Chromecast! Check out the episode for details on how to win! Roku released its new Streaming Stick this week, a big competitor for both Googles Chromecast and Apple TV. Its actually very … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Roku’s Streaming Stick Stands Up To Apple TV And Chromecast

The Saratoga company, Roku, debuted a new version of its streaming media player, similar to Google’s $35 Chromecast dongle. In 2012, the company introduced Roku Ready Stick, but the model was available for $100, and worked with limited televisions. TVs … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
One Company Wants to Wirelessly Upgrade any Phone to a Full-Sized Touchscreen Display

What better way to describe Superscreen on Kickstarter than stating the obvious? What I mean is, the new invention has been 500 percent funded in a short amount of time, making it seem like something folks are more than ready … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Google Announces Chromecast Ultra, It’s Upcoming 4K Version of the Streaming Dongle

The recent Google Pixel event gave anyone who is a Chromecast user and lover, like myself, something else to look forward to. Yep, besides the ease of maintenance (you plug it in, that’s it), your smartphone immediately becoming your remote … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
MeLE Made a PC-On-A-Stick Running Ubuntu Linux for $70

Ubuntu has always been one of those wonderful underdog operating systems living in its own world (world, meaning the folks who know it and prefer it). But, the Linux OS is now finally making its way into more devices than … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Amazon Fire TV Is Going to Be Great with New 4K and Game Controller

We love our set-top boxes here in the tech world. Entertainment has never been so easy, so unrestricted. Do you remember the days of renting a movie at Blockbuster? It was like picking from a grab bag, and sometimes you … Continue reading →

 

MINI / NANO PCS
Vensmile W10 – a Different Look to The “Mini PC”

Technology keeps getting smaller, it seems there’s virtually no limit to what you can fit into a hand-held device. We’re used to seeing a lot of HDMI streaming dongles, like the Roku or Chromecast, entering the picture. Now, computers-on-a-stick, like … Continue reading →

 

INTEL
Microsoft’s Soft Reveal of Its New PC Dongle

The trend of bringing your PC to your living room is a thriving one. There’s the Steam Box, which brings gaming, streaming, and media entertainment to your television. Then there’s simple HDMI dongles like the Google Chromecast, Roku, and Mozilla … Continue reading →

 

HP
HP’s Got Two Mini Desktops: The Stream Mini and Pavillion Mini PCs

HP has a couple of new mini desktop options, dubbed the HP Stream Mini and HP Pavillion Mini. They’re both tiny little things, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, are on the lower spec end, and … Continue reading →

 

INTEL
Intel Compute Stick: Not Just Another HDMI Dongle

We love the Google Chromecast. Oh, and the Roku! Don’t forget about the Mozilla Matchstick! They are all great (but similar) options for streaming TV with just an HDMI stick. So, you’re probably hoping I don’t suggest a new (and … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Amazon Raises the Bar on Affordable Tablets with the Fire HD 6

With so many smartphones, tablets and “phablets” currently on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the one that is right for you. Depending on whether you’re looking for speed, functionality, storage space, great graphics or optimal performance in … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Firefox’s Open-Source HDMI Dongle, Matchstick!

Matchstick hopes to one-up the likes of the Google Chromecast, Roku, and Apple TV by announcing its $25 media and internet streaming device. The California based company, whose engineering team based in Beijing, has reached its $100,000 crowdfunding goal after … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
The Aereo Debate Hits the Supreme Court

While most of you are probably not yet familiar with the obscure Internet start-up Aereo, thanks to some very noisy broadcasting executives, you will be soon. The company debuted in 2012 with an innovative new way to watch your favorite … Continue reading →