Television: Is It Dying?
Q. I notice that teens are usually watching videos on their phones rather than the TV. Being in the industry, I also read the reports saying television is dying because [...]
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How Do You Connect a Smart TV?
Q. I keep seeing ads on TV and at my local Best Buy for Smart TVs. What exactly is a Smart TV and how do I connect it if I buy one? — Sara A., Laredo, Texas. Smart TV is a [...]
Something Wrong With Your TV’s Picture?
Q. I have DIRECTV and sometimes it seems like the picture on HBO and some of the other channels is better than at other times. Is this true or am I seeing things? I also [...]
How to Save Big Money Buying a TV
Q. I am shopping for a new TV and I want to get the best deal possible. Do you have any ideas on how to save money while buying a new set? — Lucy, Dallas, Texas. [...]
Do You Need Cable TV to Watch Smart TV?
Q. I called my local cable operator and they said I needed a cable box to operate my Smart TV and watch the Netflix. Is that true? Can’t I watch the Netflix with just [...]
Amazon Prime Adding 59 New Titles In January
Amazon plans to add 59 new TV shows and movies to its Prime streaming lineup in January, including three original programs. The new titles will include Philip K. Dick’s [...]
Live Streaming: Why Do We Pay For An Inferior Product?
News Analysis Last week, I was watching a Kansas City Royals-Cleveland Indians game on MLB.TV when suddenly the stream began buffering in the fourth inning. Until then, [...]
Should Live Streaming Come With a Warning Label?
News Analysis Showtime’s online presentation of Saturday night’s Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight was another disaster for live streaming with numerous fans [...]
NBC’s Seeso Won’t Have the Last Laugh
NBC’s Seeso, the online service for comedy fans, is an early casualty of the increasingly competitive streaming business. “We’re writing to let you know that later [...]
Can I Stream Netflix With a Hotspot And Unlimited Data Plan?
Q. I know you have been skeptical of people using a Hotspot to stream Netflix on a Smart TV instead of using an Internet service from a cable or telephone company. But what [...]
Amazon to Debut 4 Original Series In March
Amazon is planning to add 23 new TV shows and movies to its Amazon Prime streaming lineup in March, including four original series and two original movies. The new Amazon [...]
DIRECTV Now Adds Starz
DIRECTV Now has added two new Starz channels — Starz and Starz Kids & Family. The live streaming service included Starz Encore in its $70-a-month [...]