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CBS Went Dark on Dish

Well, DISH customers just lost CBS! They are going to miss A Very Grammy Christmas tonight... AFC football on Sunday... the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show! Gosh, wouldn't it be great if there were a way to get broadcast channels without having to worry about blackouts?

https://gigaom.com/2014/12/05/why-cbs-went-dark-on-dish-its-all-about-th...

Your Federal Right to Install an Outdoor TV Antenna

In the United States, you have a federal right to install an outdoor TV antenna. That's right, it's the law. More Americans are re-discovering the value of broadcast TV programming with the use of a television antenna.

Sling adds Chromecast support through Slingplayer mobile apps

Sling Media has announced Slingbox support for Chromecast through their Slingplayer apps for iPhone, iPad, Android phone and very soon Android tablet.

They have integrated the ‘Cast’ icon into our Slingplayer apps giving those who have a Slingbox the ability to watch their living room TV on another TV in the house or a TV in a remote location using a Chromecast device.

Review of the NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Wireless Router (R8000)

I've been a long time fan of NETGEAR routers, and with the R8000, they've really upped their game. There's a lot of hype about this particular router; many tout it as one of the best, if not the best on the market... and it certainly looks the part. However, with use by an average household, is it really worth it? Does it measure up?

Unboxing the NETGEAR R8000

I won't bore you with too many details here -- unboxings are cliche, no? I do really dig them, though, so here's some pics of what it's like to open one up. The packaging is top notch and very blingy, and this router really has a distinctive look.

Product Alert for Slingbox 500

Via: Slingbox Blog

Dear Sling Customer,

We are always measuring how new and existing features are used by our customers across the PC/Mac, tablet and smartphone platforms we support with our Sling products. We do this to determine whether they are integral, on-going components of the Sling experience that need to be supported and improved with each software update to the products. To this end, we have decided to remove the My Media features that can be found on Slingbox 500/SlingTV.

Review of NETGEAR PR2000 (Trek) Travel Router and Range Extender

Mobile warriors, rejoice!

I could sum up this review with those three words, but that's hardly enough detail, no?

The NETGEAR PR2000 is a unique, specialized product but manages to be very easy to set up and use. Its footprint is incredibly small -- only about 3.3 inches square -- and can be powered either by plugging directly into the wall or via USB. This makes it ultra-convenient. Plus, it's actually three products in one:

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