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Google Chromecast Almost Doubles Apple TV Sales
Friday, June 10, 2016 - 2:27pm | 259Sales of Chromecast from Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)'s Google have surpassed Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) TV during the first quarter, according to the recent data from IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS). IHS said Apple TV shipped 1.7 million units versus Google pushing 3.2 million Chromecasts to...
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Sony's 'PlayStation Vue' Begins Nationwide Rollout
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 8:52am | 221Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE: SNE)'s entrance into the cord-cutting movement is continuing its rollout this week as the company's PlayStation Vue streaming service is now available nationwide. On Monday, Sony added 203 markets to the original list of seven, but there's still a twist. Only that core seven...
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Amazon Banning Sale Of Google's Chromecast & Apple TV?
Thursday, October 1, 2015 - 2:43pm | 355Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) will reportedly ban the sale of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) streaming devices. The Internet retailer sent an e-mail to marketplace sellers, informing they will no longer be able to offer the Apple TV and Chromecast...
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Why Hasn't Apple Released A New Apple TV?
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 3:59pm | 699Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to receive new software updates for Apple TV, bringing new content to the Mac maker's set-top box. Unlike the iPad, iPhone, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Apple does not upgrade Apple TV on an annual basis. In fact, the device has not been updated since...
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Google Vs. Apple: Who's Winning The Video Streaming Market?
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 2:19pm | 585Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) has overtaken Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) in an unlikely space: hardware. Google’s Chromecast has now become the second-most popular video streaming device, replacing Apple TV. The market leader, however, continues to be Roku. Christina Warren,...
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Chromecast Vs. Fire TV Stick Vs. Roku Streaming Stick: Which Device Will Stuff More Stockings?
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 12:54pm | 519The holiday shopping season is in full effect, and that means big sales for TV-connected devices. HDMI dongles are by far the cheapest, but which one will come out on top? "It seems to me like Roku is the market leader there and they're probably going to continue to keep [that] share,...
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4 Ways Google's Android TV Can Take Over The Living Room
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 2:09pm | 651Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has made it clear it wants to be involved in every aspect of consumers’ lives. From PCs, tablets, smartphones and even smart homes, the company has already made its software and Android OS a major force. However, one area the company has yet to conquer...
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Flipps Raises $2.4 Million After Acquiring 10 Million Users
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 1:40pm | 561Flipps, a multimedia app that allows users to stream video to smart TVs and TV-connected devices, has raised $2.4 million. The new funds come from Earlybird Venture Capital, but existing investors (including famed investor Tim Draper) also participated in the round. "Flipps is a mobile...
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Amazon's Fire TV Could Excel As Secondary Game Console
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 10:30am | 527Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Fire TV is unlikely to compete with PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, but it could still worm its way into gamers' homes. "Success of the product as a secondary console could certainly emerge," IBISWorld analyst James Crompton told Benzinga via e-mail. Crompton outlined a few...
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Amazon's Fire TV Could Woo Indie Developers
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 10:26am | 652Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have fought for the support of independent developers, but their job could get a lot more difficult now that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has entered the fray. Christine Arrington, the Senior Games Analyst at IHS Electronics & Media (NYSE: IHS), believes that Amazon's new...
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Google Chairman Eric Schmidt Receives $100 Million In Stock Bonus
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 6:17pm | 408According to a recent SEC filing by Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), the Mountain View-based giant is going out of its way to make sure Chairman Eric Schmidt is happy. On Valentine's Day, Schmidt will not only receive a $6 million cash bonus, but also $100 million in stock options. The cash bonus is “in...
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Google Has Big Plans For Its Humble Chromecast Device
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 11:59am | 718Is Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) being altruistic or just a savvy marketer, by unlocking its Chromecast software development kit (SDK) to developers? Either way, much of the blogosphere seems to think this is the best news since sliced bread. The $35 Chromecast has been a big hit with consumers since...
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8 Ways to Build A Company That Google Will Acquire
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 3:53pm | 95Everyone is looking for the big exit. Entrepreneurs, investors, company employees with stock options -- they all want the same thing. Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has provided some very big exits for a number of startups, including YouTube, Waze and Nest Labs. The search engine giant could provide an...
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Amazon's Best 2013 Christmas Tech Deals
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 1:02pm | 755In five years or 10 years, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) could deliver last-minute Christmas gifts with an automated, GPS-controlled drone. Until then, shoppers will have to wait for the UPS truck to bring them whatever they order online. Like most retailers, Amazon still promises to deliver many...
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Chromecast Gains VEVO, Songza And Other New Apps
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 10:15am | 492Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) low-cost streaming video device has received support for 10 additional apps. VEVO, the ad-supported music video service, is one of the latest apps to come to Chromecast. Virtually every mainstream artist has published videos on VEVO, though its song selection is not as...