The year in signals: 2012
One for the history books. This has been a great year for Solid Signal Tech, and before we look forward to a fantastic 2013, let’s take one more look at the products and events that made…
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OPINION: Here’s what a Smart TV really needs
Search. Let me tell you something. I’m smart-TV’d up. Oh yes. I have a Samsung Smart TV, a Smart Blu-ray player with the same app interface as the TV, a DIRECTV receiver with Pandora and…
EDITORIAL: Windows 8: Day 1 fail?
With recent articles saying that 85% of users promptly ignored the Windows 8 Start screen and sought the relative refuge of the desktop, many pundits have been proclaiming Windows 8 a total failure. It certainly doesn’t help that Stardock’s…
A Return to Designer Colors?
Say “Green Appliances” and most people think of energy savings. That wasn’t true forty years ago when avocado green was a hot color for the kitchen and laundry room. It didn’t take long for the collective…
My DIRECTV Bill Just Went Up $3. Thanks, Lakers
Hey Californians! Your DIRECTV bill just went up $3/month…
FUN FRIDAY: The TiVo that Started it All
The TiVo HDR110 started it all, so it deserves to be honored.
EDITORIAL: The never ending rumor of DISH and DIRECTV merging
Every couple of years… someone starts talking about the idea of merging DIRECTV and DISH. It’s not so far-fetched… in fact the two companies did discuss the idea over 10 years ago but the regulatory climate…
OPINION: Kids and tablets
Yes, you definitely SHOULD get your kid a tablet.
RIP, TV Guide on TV
The end of TV Guide on TV is coming soon!
DIRECTV News Mix is no more
Friends, take a minute to lament the recently departed DIRECTV News Mix. That’s right, DIRECTV’s interactive news mix, formerly on channels 102 and 352, is no more. The interactive channel debuted with DIRECTV’s D10 receivers back…
Will DIRECTV Bring Back the SWM5?
Why bring back with SWM-5 when the SWM-8 is better?
Announcing new Vietnamese channels on DIRECTV
DIRECTV continues to lead with more international programming! It’s not for everyone but if you live in a market where there is a large Vietnamese population, you should know about increased channel selection from DIRECTV….
Still thinking of buying a Microsoft Surface? Check these out
Still thinking of going out and getting that brand new Microsoft Surface RT? Before you do, take a look at gizmodo’s gallery of every Microsoft hardware product ever. Some of them, like the mouse shown above,…
The real truth about a la carte programming
Sure it sounds great. Just pay for the 15 or so channels you actually watch. In fact, take ouf the major networks and most people watch just a handful of channels. If you could pay for…
Will HDMI soon be the only choice?
It’s the most common connection for TVs and it’s almost as popular for computers. But is it the best choice? HDMI’s history has been one of compromises and confusion, but today it’s everywhere and most of the time…