The term Android Boxes refers to independently designed media players built on a version of Android typically associated with mobile devices. The systems run apps found on the mobile Google Play Store. While a number of programs built for this version of Android can be operated with a simple remote control many require more specialized equipment such as keyboards or remote controls with a built mouse capability. Android boxes are a popular cord cutting and streaming tool for cord cutters who want to build a more personalized experience.
CES LasVegas–TiVo surprised attendees at Pepcom with a (first in its product line) dedicated streaming device. The very small streamer is called the TiVo Stream. It is a 4k Android TV-powered device that launches into a TiVo based app upon […]
Netflix and Disney + will be compared for the next few years because both are major video streaming services. So we thought we would give it a look. This video takes a look at how the interface and content differences […]
There are a number of smart TV and streaming devises on the market. But there are only a few supported by the big names in TV Technology. In this article we are going to be discussing Android TV. Android TV […]
If you read my article on why I pick Mi Box over Shield you may have been left with the impression that I don’t like what NVIDIA did with Google’s Android TV OS. Nothing could be further from the truth, […]
I’ve reached out to Xiaomi for information for the upcoming Mi Box S and am still waiting for a response from their public relations department. Their customer service department referred me to their website for information on the hardware specs. […]
Sling TV added a two new à la carte channel offerings to their lineup of extras. The channels Comedy Dynamics and DOGTV provide genre specific content with a fairly obvious focus according to their names. The à la carte channel […]
Nvidia Shield owners will soon get an all-new gaming experience on their consoles. The service is GeForce Now, which is a cloud-based gaming service with over 228 games see them here. The service itself isn’t new and has been available for PC’s […]
We took a look at the MeCool M8S Pro Android TV Box. The box fares quite well as a mid-tier Android box. It appears to be running an Android TV emulator as opposed to the official Android TV OS. It functions […]
One summer, around the time I was going from elementary to Jr. high school, I read a translation of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein geared for younger readers. If you’re not familiar with the literary version of Frankenstein I would highly recommend […]
It’s time to address the issue of Smart TV’s VS Streaming Boxes again. Why? Because they both represent compelling choices for cord cutters. There are good reasons to use either and a pretty good argument for both at the same […]
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