That’s right, I’m coming out as a Bluetooth hater. And it’s not just because of its mid-2000s use as an ostentatious piece of ear-jewelry for the jerk-ridden elite. Let me tell you my story. I was…
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Is Netflix’s new offline viewing function a case of give with one hand, take with the other? This Wednesday, the streaming giant announced an option to its mobile app that allows viewers to download movies and…
What is it with superhero movies and series these days? Whether fans of Marvel or the DC Universe, everyone’s talking about their favorite superhero shows. It’s as if my entire TV set has turned into a…
You want your phone to work. Everywhere. You’re not about to give up being connected to the outside world just because you get on the water. If you’re a marine enthusiast who stays within about 25…
Look, I’m not the first one to say it. This year hasn’t exactly been easy for a lot of people. And here we are, finally at the end of it, at least in the last month…
The yearly price increase tango has been with us over a decade. It’s outlasted DIRECTV’s stewardship by three different companies and it shows no sign of stopping. Surely you’ve already heard that prices on DIRECTV service…
I pick on millennials a lot. But I shouldn’t considering they’ll run the world when I retire. If you’re one of that magic generation born between 1980 and 1995, who grew up with participation medals, tamagotchis,…
It’s not just you. Many people have reported that their playlists are very slow to respond, or they get an empty list for up to five seconds on their DIRECTV DVRs. This seems to boil down…
Some folk wisdom tells us that a cheap way to keep snow off your dish is to spray it thoroughly with a garden hose. In fact, this does sometimes work. Water from the hose is warmer…
Sometimes I miss the old days. Back when DIRECTV was its own entity and run by firebrands like Chase Carey and Mike White, conference calls were always a thrill. Oh, the prepared comments were boring of…
Finally, after years of warnings from sci-fi writers and conspiracy theorists, the robot revolution is finally here. Well… not really. The story of the “rogue robot” at the Chinese tech trade show sounds a lot…
Now there’s something to be thankful for. DIRECTV has opened up pretty much every premium channel for this weekend, so get started bingeing on Westworld and all of the other great premium content out there. Recordings you make during…
If you’re looking for bargains this year, you’re certainly going to be tempted by some of the 4K TVs you’re seeing in holiday ads. I’ve seen a 50″ 4K TV advertised for under $300, which is…
If you’re like most people you’re thinking of using a bit more electricity this time of year. No matter what your belief system, you may be considering decorating the outside of your home and most likely…
The holidays mean long road trips for many people each year. Make sure you have the consumer electronics equipment you need for your holiday trip. Is a trip to Aunt Bertha’s for a holiday dinner in…