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Traditional TV & Streaming Service Converging

July 25, 2016July 27, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Television is in the process of a great transition, with traditional TV networks jumping on the streaming bandwagon, offering new ways to consume their content instead of broadcasting them and then letting a streaming service pick them up later.

A growing number of television networks are creating their own streaming applications that allow consumers to watch their fare without a cable subscription. Viewers can either watch the shows for free, or pay a fee for the service. The end result is that viewers have more choices than ever, as they can access just about anything from their TV remotes.

Many of the hottest shows on traditional broadcast and cable networks are available online the same day they are shown on traditional TV. Streaming services are also upending the old system of TV seasons by making entire seasons of their original content available at one time.

In recent years, the growth of streaming services has outpaced that of traditional cable. In 2015, revenues for streaming services grew 29 percent, while cable TV revenues grew by just 3 percent. Cable revenues still greatly outweigh streaming service revenues, but, in time, the opposite will very likely be the case.

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Generation Gap Persists, Even in Media Viewing Habits

July 18, 2016July 19, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

New studies show that differences between Millennials and Baby Boomers extend even to how they consume media. The older generation is more likely to spend time flipping through TV channels with a remote control, while younger media consumers are more interested in social media and online content.

Baby Boomers, even those who are online, spend far more time viewing traditional media sources than their younger counterparts. People aged 46 to 65 who go online regularly still spend about 4.3 hours per day watching television, listening to the radio, and reading newspapers. Millennials spend about 2.9 hours per day, on average, consuming traditional media sources.

Millennials spend more time on social media than their older counterparts. About 71 percent of Millennials use social media each day, and 76 percent watch online videos daily. Millennials are also spending quite a bit of time on their mobile devices. The average Millennial with Internet access spends more than 21 hours a week on their mobile devices.

While Millennials are of growing importance to content creators and marketers, older generations should not be left out by these organizations’ marketing efforts, as they control significantly larger disposable incomes than the younger generation.

Four Steps for Selecting the Right TV Stand

July 9, 2016July 11, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Consumers spend hours researching what type of TV they want – poring through review sites to learn more about HDTVs, OLED TVs, and other types of television sets. They often neglect to put much thought into the TV stand they purchase, though.

That’s a shame, because a good television stand can help improve the presentation of their expensive new toy and protect it from damage. When choosing a new TV stand, keep the following in mind:

Aesthetics – Make sure that your TV stand fits the décor of your living room or home theater room. You’re going to spend a lot of time looking at your TV and the stand it rests on, so make sure the stand isn’t an eyesore.
Setting – Consider the shape of your room and the best place to put your TV stand. Also consider lighting in the room and how it will affect how your screen looks.
Size – This is one of the most important factors in choosing a stand. You’ll need to ensure that your stand can support the weight of your television. You also want some buffer between the TV and the surrounding area so you and guests can avoid bumping into it and knocking it over.
Storage space – It’s typically a good idea to buy a TV stand that offers storage room for other media devices, such as DVD players and gaming systems, as well as games, DVDs, and other gear.

Four Tips for Productive Television Time

July 9, 2016July 11, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

You don’t have to feel guilty about plunking down in front of your home entertainment center for a few hours. Television time can be productive, as you can turn entertainment downtime into uptime used to complete easy, but often time-consuming tasks.

Consider the following ways to make TV time more productive:

Do your laundry – When your favorite shows are on, take care of a few loads of laundry. You can sort while you watch, pop them in the washer during a commercial, pop them in the dryer when they’re done, and fold while enjoying your favorite sporting events, movies, or shows.
Make schedules and lists – While watching television, you can plan your week. Sit down with your calendar and make grocery lists, cooking plans, and other schedules while watching your favorite shows. If a little more focus is required, work on the schedules and lists during a commercial break.
Pay your bills – Go online and pay your bills while watching television. Logging in and entering your info won’t take too much focus away from what’s happening on screen.
Organize your wallet or purse – Rearrange your wallet or purse to make it easier to find your ID and credit cards. Take the time to get rid of business cards, old gum, and other things you don’t need.

Five Ways to Earn a Living from Your Couch

July 2, 2016July 5, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Want to live the dream of making a living without having to put on a pair of pants, much less a tie, each day? The Internet has made earning an income from home easier than ever. As the traditional job market stagnates, a growing number of people are ditching their office jobs for home-based gigs that pay better and never require them to be more than a few feet from the TV remote.

Some popular home-based gigs include:

Renting space – Got an extra room in your home? You can earn extra cash by renting out your extra space online. You can make short-term rentals to guests via Airbnb and Roomorama. For folks with extra garage space or an empty storage shed, you can rent out these areas with Store at My House or StoreWithMe.
Freelance writing – A variety of websites such as Textbroker, Fiverr, and Upwork allow writers, graphic designers, and other creative professionals to sell their services online. These gigs often lead to more permanent arrangements with clients, so it’s a great way to connect with clients.
Pet sitting – Why not have a furry friend spend time with you if you’re staying at home? You can rent your services as a pet sitter on DogVacay and Rover.
Virtual assisting – If you have clerical or data entry experience, you can rent your services via a variety of virtual assisting businesses. In virtual assisting, you’ll take over call answering, filing, and other duties outsourced to you.
Car rental – If you have a car you don’t use often, you can rent it out via sites like Getaround and RelayRides. These sites take steps to protect your vehicle, requiring renters to have insurance and to clean your vehicle if they get it dirty.
Sell your junk mail – SBK Center will buy your unwanted junk mail. The market research firm is interested in finding out what direct mail gets ignored by consumers.

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Set Up Your HDTV for Optimal Performance

June 25, 2016July 5, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Your new HDTV set provides lots of ways to connect to a variety of sources for your favorite television shows, movies, and other video content. For new owners, all the options can be daunting – even mastering the remote control takes a little study.

However, if you want to get the most from your HDTV (and you do, considering how much you likely paid for it), follow these tips for setting up the television:

Use the right cables – For the best picture quality, connect your HDTV to other devices using HDMI cables. HDMI cables carry high resolution images and sound. Most modern DVD players, video game systems, and computers are compatible with HDMI cables. If they’re not, you’ll likely need to use component cables to connect. If you have the option of connecting with HDMI, do it, as this will provide you the best picture quality and sound.
Optimize your cable box and DVD player – Make sure your DVD player and cable box are ready for your new HDTV. To prepare your DVD player, enter its setup menu and ensure it is set to output a 16×9 image. For your cable or satellite box, also switch to 16×9. If the cable or satellite box is capable of HD, be sure to set the output to 1080i.
Master the picture settings – Your HDTV is likely to have several presets to make this easy. Most HDTVs have presets such as “Sports,” “Movie,” “Standard,” and “Dynamic.” Each of these presets has differing levels of brightness, contrast, color, etc. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, use individual controls to adjust the settings as you like.

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Three of the Most Expensive Television Shows Ever Made

June 25, 2016July 5, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Good home entertainment doesn’t come cheap. Television shows can often have production budgets as high as some Hollywood movies, and many a solid performing show in the ratings has gotten the cancellation ax because its costs were too high.

Here are some of the most expensive television shows ever made:

ER – The long-running NBC medical drama didn’t have a ridiculous budget to begin with, but as its lead George Clooney ascended to stardom and the show got record-breaking ratings, producer Warner Bros. was able to command $13 million per episode from the Big Peacock. After Clooney departed the show, the budget dropped somewhat, and the show continued to be a strong performer for the network. In total, ER ran for 15 seasons.
Rome – The much beloved period drama from HBO spared no expense in recreating an authentic portrait of ancient Rome. Shooting on site in Italy, and the elaborate costumes and props required by the show ran the budget up to $9 million per episode. The high cost of the show contributed to its early demise, although it had a very loyal, but small, fan base.
Friends – Situation comedies typically aren’t expensive, unless they’re big hits and the cast members become mega-stars. That’s exactly what happened with Friends, as the show became a ratings juggernaut for NBC, and propelled Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox to mega-stardom, and also made stars of the rest of the ensemble cast. Over time, salary demands bumped the show’s budget up to $10 million per episode. But what’s a few million dollars among friends, right?

Source:

http://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/most-expensive-tv-shows-ever.html/?a=viewall

3D Television Tech Explained

June 8, 2016June 23, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Want a 3D viewing experience, but would rather avoid getting overcharged for popcorn and enduring chattering teens and text message alerts? 3D television allows you to enjoy your favorite television shows and movies in 3D without the hassles and price gouging involved with a visit to the movie theatre.

3D televisions come in three varieties – passive, active, and glasses free.

Passive 3D TV works like how 3D movies in the theaters operate. The television displays two slightly different images for each frame – one for each eye. One is polarized vertically, the other horizontally. 3D glasses are polarized to let a different image through each lens, creating the illusion of 3D.
Active 3D TV uses electronic glasses to quickly switch on-screen images for the left eye and the right eye. The glasses communicate with the television to synchronize switching of the lenses to create the 3D effect. Because of the advanced technology used, active 3D TV will be more expensive than passive.
Glasses-free 3D uses a parallax barrier to create the 3D illusion. The parallax barrier is a special material on the television screen that allows one image to be shown to the left eye and one to the right.

Three Tips for Making Kids’ TV Watching Time Well Spent

June 1, 2016June 30, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

For decades we’ve been bombarded with messages about how watching television rots young brains, and dire warnings to have Junior put down the television remote, or else.

Television is like any other technology – it can be used for good or ill. With a few rules for responsible watching, parents can use television as an engaging and effective educational tool.

Monitor content – This is a no-brainer. Make sure the shows you watch with your children are appropriate, and try to steer them to shows with educational content. You don’t have to force them to watch documentaries, but try to steer them toward shows with scientific or other concepts.
Discuss shows with your kids – Watch TV with your kids and discuss what you see. Answer questions that they may have, and discuss any academic or moral lessons that the shows might have delivered.
Find educational moments in entertainment content – On many television shows, characters may explore a current event or use a scientific or business concept to solve a problem. For example, characters on a sitcom may use entrepreneurial concepts to start a business, or a sci-fi show may talk about black holes or related concepts. Find these moments and discuss the concepts used in the episode with your children.

Quantum Dots: A Leap into the Future of TV

June 1, 2016June 22, 2016 ReplacementRemotes.com

Quantum dot televisions are getting a lot of buzz in tech circles as an alternative to high-end OLED television sets. A cost-effective substitute to these higher end televisions, quantum dot sets are beginning to pick up traction on the consumer market.

Quantum dots are light generating nanocrystals that suck up the light of one wavelength and convert it to another. When added above the backlight layer in an LED television, the crystals will break down light shone through them to produce a light containing all the colors of the spectrum. The end result is improved picture quality and richer colors.

While quantum dot televisions will likely be more expensive than traditional LCD TV sets, they will likely have a price advantage over OLED televisions. Quantum dot sets are less difficult to manufacture than OLEDs, making them less expensive. While OLEDs still have several advantages over quantum dot televisions, in terms of viewing angles and contrast, quantum dot sets offer a comparable gamut of color, making them a good choice for consumers.

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