CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW 2017 Every January, the Consumer Technology Association sponsors a big show in Las Vegas. It is, in fact, the biggest convention in the world: the Consumer Electronics Show. Exhibitors from all over the world unveil their new…Continue Reading →
FIBER NETWORKS EXTENDED BY AT&T For a successful internet system, there are always more worlds to conquer. In an ever-evolving market, a provider must be nimble to succeed. Resting on past achievements can be fatal. With this in mind, AT&T…Continue Reading →
TIME WARNER BOUGHT BY AT&T Large corporations seldom make such important decisions quickly. They announce potential mergers and buyouts months in advance. Last week, though, we witnessed a rare exception. Late in the week, the TV industry press was abuzz…Continue Reading →
FIXED WIRELESS INTERNET FROM AT&T Extending the Company’s Reach AT&T is seeking new ways to bring internet service to America. The footprint for AT&T’s wireline internet infrastructure is massive, but it’s not infinite. Millions of potential customers are beyond its…Continue Reading →
WINDOWS 10 GETS SLING TV Sling TV, Dish Network’s internet video streaming platform, has expanded its reach almost continually since its launch. The range of devices that will accept it continues to grow. Add computers with Windows 10, Microsoft’s newest…Continue Reading →
HBO SIGNS WITH AT&T FOR STREAMING VIDEO SERVICE AT&T SEES A NEED Since buying DirecTV last March, AT&T has moved aggressively into internet video streaming. This was partially a response to the success of Dish Network’s Sling TV platform. AT&T…Continue Reading →
ECHOSTAR EXITS HOME SECURITY… Dish Network’s corporate cousin is undergoing an overhaul. Echostar, the Dish spinoff that operates the satellite fleet beaming its TV and internet signals, and that manufactures its TV receivers, has begun dropping product lines and corporate…Continue Reading →
BUDGET STRETCHING WITH TECHNOLOGY Efficiency in your home or office can save time and money. Fortunately, you have access to many effective tools. Recent advances in electronics and the internet can help you control your time and spending. Online budget…Continue Reading →
HOME SERVICES: BUNDLING SAVES MONEY Home service technologies have advanced rapidly in in just a few years. Devices that were once the material of science fiction are now routine. With WiFi technology, you can control almost all appliances and electronic…Continue Reading →
SERVICE BUNDLES: SAVING MONEY Bundling your cable or satellite TV, internet, phone, and home security services through a single provider can save you hundreds of dollars per year. To get the most for your money, you need to know what’s…Continue Reading →