FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Time-slots and Seasons
We’re on the verge of the fall television season. This is the time we’re supposed to get interested in the new slate of shows rolling out… I’ve already explained that there’s not a lot to love this…
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CEDIA Expo 2016 is this week… we’ll be there!
CEDIA Expo is the premier trade show for installers and home theater integrators. Unlike flashier shows such as CES, it’s strictly off limits to the public. The Solid Signal Blog team has been there every year…
Netflix: September and Beyond
A new documentary heads up Netflix’s exciting September releases, as the streaming service is planning even more original content in 2017. Earlier this year, Netflix announced its $6 billion commitment to original content. The success…
Bluetooth Wristband Fitness Tracker
Tired of working out and not seeing results? Solid Signal has the Bluetooth-enabled device that keeps track of your progress. What’s the point of working out if you can’t share your stats on Facebook and…
DIRECTV to broadcast ALL Notre Dame football games in 4K
They went there. DIRECTV continues to break new ground with 4K broadcasting, announcing that they will be broadcasting every single Notre Dame home game in both 4K and HD. HD coverage will be on local…
Why buy zip ties from Solid Signal?
Yeah, I know you could go down the street and buy zip ties, and I know that other much larger, river-named vendors will sell them to you too. Look, I know our marketing department would love…
DIRECTV introduces Mobile DVR… built in streaming and offloading for your Genie DVR!
DIRECTV’s huge new software update for mobile devices brings big new capabilities for users of the latest DIRECTV Genie DVRs. If you have a Genie model HR44 or HR54, you can now stream programs recorded on your…
Now you can live stream pretty much every channel on DIRECTV
Big upgrade. DIRECTV’s award-winning app for smartphones and tablets just got a huge upgrade and it opens up a whole new world for streaming users. With the new upgrade, you can watch nearly any channel…
September is National Cord-Cutting Month
We’ve officially named September “National Cord-Cutting Month.” It’s the best time for you to cut the cord on cable TV! Apparently, we like to declare a national holidays at Solid Signal. We once called September “National…
SOUND OFF AND WIN: Show us your antenna installation!
Are you proud of your antenna? Show us pictures of your installation, describe it and let us know how it works. Does it get all the channels you want? Is it still the one your…
STREAMING SATURDAY: Netflix in September
Netflix in September will bring the second season of an original series and a documentary on sexual assault. Both should make for some entertaining and thought-provoking streaming. Netflix is the perfect entertainment source for myself and…
Princess’s Perfect Pink Computer Case
What do you get a young lady who loves consumer electronics products for her eighth birthday? I think I’ve finally found the perfect thing, and it’s available from Solid Signal. Next month, my niece turns eight….
THEY LISTENED TO ME: Apple to clean up app store
If you recall, it wasn’t that long ago that I pointed out some serious problems with Apple’s App Store. I’m guessing Apple’s Tim Cook reads The Solid Signal Blog, because yesterday Apple issued new guidelines for apps and…
FUN FRIDAY: Spike Jonze Fails to Recapture the Magic
Ya let us down, Spike!
Super Streaming for Kids
Want to spend more time with the kids in your family? Make your house a streaming hotspot with one easy-to-use consumer electronics product. We’ve been talking about consumer electronics products for kids with birthdays in October….