The newest trend in television, connected or “Smart” TV, is becoming more and more popular. With features like custom programming, streaming content, web browsing, and applications – it’s easy to see why more and more families are making a Smart TV the center of the entertainment system. These connected televisions run off what’s called “IPTV” or Internet Protocol Television, but what does that mean?…
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Antique to Abt-ique: The Search for the Nations Most Prized Antique Electronics and Appliances
When was the last time you were in your grandma’s attic? How about your great uncle’s stuffy basement? Chances are, it’s been a while. If you are brave enough to go hunting in those places, you may just have the chance to get rewarded from Abt.com. Right now, Abt.com is looking for the most treasured antique electronics and appliances around. Unlike any contest that has been done before, Abt is calling on…
Get excited about the 2012 Samsung Smart TVs!
With the exception of bringing those chicken and bean burritos from Paula Deen’s kitchen to your lap, Samsung’s line of 2012 Smart TVs do just about everything else. Their stunning resolution and wealth of innovative smart features will turn any room into the smartest room in the house capable of entertaining and educating your kids, and keeping you in shape at the same time. Let’s start with the bread and butter of…
HBO Go, Now on Samsung Smart TVs
Now it’s even more convenient to follow the politics, lies, thievery and back-stabbing of the critically acclaimed HO Series “Game of Thrones” along with all your other favorite HBO movies and shows. Samsung revealed that a streaming-video app for the popular HBO Go service has now been added to Samsung Smart TVs. Through the app, people who subscribe to HBO through participating multichannel pay-TV service providers can now get unlimited access to every…
Abt @ CES 2012: The LG Smart Revolution Has Arrived
Another familiar face at CES is LG, who are showing off smart tech—a clothes manager that can steam from the inside and pull the wrinkles out of your clothes, cloud gaming technology, and smart TV’s that will allow you to pretty much be hands-on with every video and photo you own. The LG Concept Clothes Manager: Includes a funky control panel on the front that will disappear when not in use. LG…
Internet TV or 3D TV? Fight!!
According to a new survey from Parks Associates, 20% of all U.S. households intend to purchase a new flat-panel television by the end of the year. The majority of those potential TV buyers are looking to purchase an internet TV over a 3D TV. “It’s definitely a reflection of consumer sentiment today that is much more highly geared towards connectivity and its practical benefit; that is, greater access to content through services…