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Vudu, the American on-demand video streaming provider, offers full-length movies over the Internet to TV in the United States. Thanks to its hybrid peer-to-peer content delivery network, Vudu began its own set-top boxes (the Vudu Box and the Vudu XL), however the provider henceforth primarily distributes its videos on Smart TV / Connected TV platform and on-demand. Aside from these platforms, [...]

The expats know the problem: watching the German TV channels like ARD, RTL, ZDF, SAT1, 3sat pro7 is a real headache. These TV channels have a regional lockout, which is set to prevent access outside of Germany. In fact, the rights to broadcast programs, are limited in the interior of Germany. This applies to all the [...]

The Wimbledon Championships are one of the most famous tennis tournaments worldwide, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It is part of the 4 Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three being the Australian Open, French Open and US Open. Wimbledon is the only Major tournament played on grass, the original surface of tennis. The tournament takes place this year between June 25th and July 8th, ending [...]

Whether you’re an expat, a traveler who just wants to watch American TV channels from abroad, you probably have been faced to the problem of geo-restriction. All these streaming sites that broadcast TV channel programs set up a restriction for all visitors outside the USA. The locking system is based on the detection of your [...]

The Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) is a smartphone with an Android OS, announced by Samsung on 13 February 2011 at the Mobile World Congress. It succeeds to the Samsung Galaxy S, with mended design and significantly improved hardware. With its 8.49 mm thick, the Galaxy S II was one of the slimmest smartphones of the time, except for two small bulges which take [...]

On the Internet, you have many opportunities to watch movies or series. In the U.S., these opportunities are numerous, thanks to the famous streaming sites like Hulu and Netflix. Moreover, with the increasing use of streaming applications on gaming consoles like PS3 or the Xbox the Americans have many opportunities both in terms of content and platforms. Even [...]

Sirius XM Radio is an American broadcasting company that serves two satellite radioservices (SDARS) operating in the USA, Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. The company also possesses a minority interest in Sirius XM Canada, an affiliate company which provides Sirius and XM service in Canada. In 2011, SiriusXM stated that it will offer other radio channels like Pandora. The new features will enable listeners [...]

Since 2002, Sonos offers wireless hifi systems, which allow its users to listen to online radios and music streaming service without using a computer. Sonos is a valued experience, easy-to-use device, which enables to enjoy a variety of musics wherever you are in your home. Sonos is available in 60+ countries, 7 languages through thousands [...]

Showcase primarly broadcasts works of fiction, focused on scripted television series and films. The channel operates two time shifted feeds, East (Eastern Time) and West (Pacific Time). The programmings include regular movies, mostly independent and foreign films. British series like Prime Suspect, the original Queer as Folk, The Second Coming, Little Britain, Wife Swap and Cracker have also been present since Showcase’s launch. Showcase also airs some specialty or science fiction TV series, [...]

The Google TV is a Smart TV platform launched in 2010 by Google, Intel, Sony and Logitech. Google TV uses Google’s Android OS and the Linux version of Google Chrome browser to create an interactive television overlay on top of existing internet television and streaming apps. Google TV leverages many of Google’s current products: The Android OS The Chrome browser which provides a gateway to the [...]