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Google just might power the streaming box of your dreams in 2019

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The consumer version of Android TV is now getting yet another redesign—its second in less than two years. Google isn’t ready to show off what it’s been working on, as the company is still experimenting with different approaches, but [Shalini Govil-Pai, Google] said the result will involve more personalized recommendations, and will make catching up on what you’re already watching easier. In service of those ideas, Google may rework or even eliminate some current features, such as the rows of content recommendations from individual apps on the home screen. – Jared Newman, TechHive » http://bit.ly/2H4wo3f

Spotify Connect speakers set free, no longer require premium subscriptions

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Spotify says it’s now letting free-tier subscribers stream music over Spotify Connect-enabled speakers. In order to benefit from the change, hardware manufacturers will need to update to Spotify’s latest SDK, letting you enjoy the ad-supported service over a high-quality Wi-Fi connection instead of Bluetooth. – Jon Porter, The Verge https://ift.tt/2PdMAmy

Why Amazon and Other Tech Companies May Be Poised to Upend Spotify

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The music industry was recently buzzing with Amazon’s announcement that it plans to kick off its first national TV campaign for its music streaming service – Amazon Music Unlimited. While the company already has “tens of millions of users,” increased marketing dollars will be sure to score Amazon even more – at least some of whom could jump ship from industry leaders like Spotify and Apple Music in the hopes of scoring a cheaper monthly price for an all-you-can-eat buffet of streamed music. – Tamir Koch, Digital Trends https://ift.tt/2zxMw6v

Samsung fined $5.7 million for slowing down phones, Apple style

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A watchdog group called the Italian Authority for Market and Competition just issued South Korean electronics giant Samsung a fine for 5 million euros (~$5.7 million), via SamMobile. The cash penalty is due to the “Samsung slow down,” i.e., the phenomenon of smartphones dropping in performance after receiving new updates. – C. Scott Brown, Android Authority https://trib.al/rvYXi9f

Is your business streaming music for customers? That’s breaking the law

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According to a new report conducted by Nielsen Music commissioned by licensing service Soundtrack Your Brand, 83% of businesses are illicitly using a personal music service like Spotify or Apple Music for public consumption. And that’s a no-no. How big of a problem is this? The study’s author’s estimate it’s costing the music industry $2.65bn a year. – Gene Marks, The Guardian https://ift.tt/2PMbhTt

Wi-Fi branding to get a lot simpler with upcoming “Wi-Fi 6”

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The 802.11 group produces dated standards every few years, most recently 802.11-2016, and then publishes amendments to these standards. The amendments are named alphabetically, and it’s these amendment names that have come to be used to refer to particular Wi-Fi technology. For example, the original 802.11-1997 standard was amended by 802.11a (54Mbit/s over 5GHz radio), 802.11b (11Mbit/s over 2.4GHz radio), and 802.11g (54Mbit/s over 2.4GHz) and, correspondingly, we see devices claiming to support 802.11a/b/g. Most of the other letters are also used to define additional features. – Peter Bright, Ars Technica https://ift.tt/2IyzTMt

Buy Roku shares because it is disrupting television with its streaming platform: Analyst

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“Disintermediation of television content and services leaves Roku in a position to capitalize on its role as a new-age intermediary,” analyst Paul Golding said in a note to clients Thursday. “Given higher margin, scalable platform business, 2020 earnings should jump.” Roku shares were up 3.6 percent Thursday afternoon. The company’s stock is down 16 percent in 2018 through Wednesday versus the S&P 500’s 4 percent return. – Tae Kim, CNBC https://ift.tt/2HOWjqG

The new AirTV wirelessly beams broadcast channels to your streaming device

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While the AirTV Player was an all-in-one unit that functioned as a streaming box — ostensibly your main streaming box — the AirTV is more of an accessory. Plug an OTA antenna into the device, hook it up to your Wi-Fi, and it wirelessly streams OTA channels to various streaming boxes throughout your house. Not only does this let you use the streaming box you’re used to, but it also lets you put the antenna where it gets the best reception, not wherever your TV happens to be. – Kris Wouk, Digital Trends https://ift.tt/2LobvOL

Google Play Movies & TV App Updated With New Streaming Search Function

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Google Play will have 28 partners joining the launch including A&E, ABC, Amazon Prime Video, BET Now, CBS, Comedy Central, Cooking Channel, Crackle, Disney Now, DIY Network, Food Network, Fox Now, HBO Go, HBO Now, HGTV, History, Hulu, Lifetime, Max Go, MTV, NBC, Showtime, Showtime Anytime, Starz, The CW, Travel Channel, Tubi TV and VH1. The robust list will continue to grow over time and it will help answer that question we so often get asked about our fave TV show or movie: “Where is it streaming?” – Dino-Ray Ramos, Deadline Hollywood https://ift.tt/2pLMG58
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