8 Things You Can Do With Your Smart TV Besides Watching Movies

Published on: 21 July 2017 Last Updated on: 30 May 2021

Televisions have come a long way — from mechanical televisions, color televisions, to smart televisions. They have progressed not only in terms of appearance and features but also in terms of viewing experience.

The latest LED televisions come with a wide range of features. They offer great video and audio quality. They also consume much less energy compared with the traditional televisions. People have been investing in these televisions because of the amount of money they can save with electricity bills.

Once you have made the decision to get a new television, let’s say a smart television, what other things can you do with it besides just watching movies? It’s called a smart TV for good reason, right?

Here are few other things that let you take advantage of your smart TV besides merely watching movies. Try any of these things, and you are sure to look at your new television in a completely different way.

1. Access the Internet
Smart TVs are integrated with Internet connectivity. Now, you can access media services and applications with the use of your wide-screen TV.

There are two ways that let your smart TV connect to the Internet. First, you can use its built-in Wi-Fi by connecting it to your home network. Second, you can use a direct wired Ethernet connection. You can check details on wgtvboxes.com. Most smart TVs in the market are Wi-Fi-enabled. Just make sure to check this feature before you get one.

2. Surf the web
Surfing the web is always made better with a wider TV screen compared to your regular computer screen. You can do this by hooking your computer to your smart TV with the use of an HDMI cable. This cable is capable of mirroring your computer activity directly to your TV including web browsing and viewing YouTube videos. Check out the site cnet.com for some tips on buying the perfect HDMI cable.

Hooking up your computer to your smart TV just takes two steps. First, set your TV input to “HDMI” with the use of your remote control. Second, attach the special cable to both devices. Just keep in mind to use a special cord or adaptor that is compatible with both your devices.

A lot of smart TVs already come with built-in Internet browsers. As long as you have a fast Internet connection, you can now surf the web by only using your remote control and no longer your computer.

3. Stream videos and live feeds
If you cannot find a good show that is currently being aired, you now have the choice to stream videos straight to your TV. With your smart TV’s Internet connectivity, you can watch videos from several applications such as YouTube. You can also watch images and videos by simply plugging in your USB memory stick.

Live feeds have also become one of the most fascinating videos to be featured on the Internet. You can now get a glimpse of the mouth of an active volcano on your 60-inch screen.

Try downloading the Ustream app from ustream.tv to get free access to countless live video streams across the globe. This app lets you view some obscure places of the world such as aquariums and deep wilderness and even some sporting events.

4. Play video games without any console
Smart TVs now come with casual and fun mini-games that you can play without the need of any console. You can easily download these games from their corresponding app stores. You can play them with the use of your remote control. It may be hard at first, but you will eventually get used to it in the long run.

5. Stay fit
If you don’t have any time to go to the gym, then your smart TV can help. Currently, a lot of smart TVs have built-in fitness and training apps.

Take, for example, Samsung’s Fitness VOD app that comes with hundreds of bodybuilding, yoga, and aerobics videos. It also comes with a personal trainer that guides you through every workout routine. The good thing about this is no gym memberships or special equipment is needed.

6. Check detailed weather reports
Now, you can get hourly weather forecasts and satellite images with your smart TV. To get detailed reports on the weather and put it on your TV, download weather apps such as The Weather Channel, The Weather Network, and Accuweather (play.google.com). Some even offer live streams of weather reports across the globe.

7. Access your social media accounts
If you can’t live without checking your social media accounts, then you are in luck. Most smart TV providers like LG, Sony, and Samsung have dedicated social media apps such as Facebook and Twitter compatible with their respective platforms. Now, you will no longer have problems being left behind the latest trending news and gossip.

8. Listen to live AM/FM radio stations
With your smart TV, you can now easily listen to your favorite talk show and music stations. To stream live AM/FM radio stations, get a radio app such as iHeart Radio and TuneIn. If you are not more of a radio person, then you can play podcasts directly on your smart TV with the use of Google Play or iTunes.

Television experience for users has tremendously improved throughout the years. A remarkable improvement has been seen as regards its features and appearance since its first launch. And honestly, its development will never stop. There is still a lot to come in the near future, that’s for sure.

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1989 Taylor’s Version Is Out: Why Is Taylor Swift Re-releasing Her Old Albums?

Taylor Swift has released 1989 Taylor’s Version, her fourth re-recorded album to hit the audience from her extensive catalog. She released her first re-recorded album in 2021, starting with Fearless (Taylor’s Version). After which, Red (Taylor’s Version) followed, and Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) subsequently. In 2019, Scooter Braun bought the music label Big Machine Records. He is popular for discovering Justin Bieber. Swift signed with them from 2006 to 2018. Everyone may not be familiar with the Anti-Hero songstress’s career. And it can be hard to understand why the 33-year-old is going back to remaking old songs. There is a backstory. 1989 Taylor’s Version Re-released: Why Though? Image Source: preview.redd.it Scooter Braun gained the rights to Taylor’s master recordings of all the music she ever made. This happened while she was still with the label. Her six albums are in the bunch, namely Taylor Swift (2006), Fearless (2008), Speak Now (2010), Red (2012), 1989 (2014), and Reputation (2017). This means that anyone wanting to license Swift’s songs for movies or TV Shows would have to get Braun’s permission. They would also pay him in the process. On her Tumblr, Swift wrote in July 2019, “For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work. Instead, I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and ‘earn’ one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in. I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta [CEO of Big Machine Records] would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future.” She further added, “I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past. Music I wrote on my bedroom floor and videos I dreamed up and paid for from the money I earned playing in bars, then clubs, then arenas, then stadiums.” How It Started? Image Source: media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com In short, Taylor Swift left Big Machine Records, and then Scooter Braun acquired them. This means that now he owns all her songs. Neither of the parties seem to agree on the details, though. After the first shot Taylor fired at Braun in July 2019, Kelly Clarkson advised Swift through Twitter, saying, “I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past. Music I wrote on my bedroom floor and videos I dreamed up and paid for from the money I earned playing in bars, then clubs, then arenas, then stadiums.” In August of the same year, Taylor took Kelly’s advice and announced that she would re-record her albums. She said this while appearing on Good Morning America. She said, "Yeah, that's true. It's something that I'm very excited about doing because my current contract says that starting November 2020—so next year—I can record albums one through five all over again. I'm very excited about it because I think that artists deserve to own their work. I just feel very passionately about that." How It Went? Image Source: variety.com Things got dirtier with time When Swift posted again on Tumblr. She slammed Scooter as well as Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta at the 2019 AMAs. Swift went after them for preventing her from performing her old songs. She wrote, “Guys—it’s been announced recently that the American Music Awards will be honoring me with the Artist of the Decade Award at this year’s ceremony. “I’ve been planning to perform a medley of my hits throughout the decade on the show. Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun have now said that I’m not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be rerecording my music before I’m allowed to next year.” The only way he could have access to her old songs was if she stopped talking about them and making re-records. Swift spoke of this event in the following words: “I feel very strongly that sharing what is happening to me could change the awareness level for other artists and potentially help them avoid a similar fate,” Taylor said. “The message being sent to me is very clear. Basically, be a good little girl and shut up. Or you’ll be punished. This is WRONG. Neither of these men had a hand in the writing of those songs. They did nothing to create the relationship I have with my fans. So this is where I’m asking for your help.” Taylor asked her fans to “let Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun know how you feel about this.” This meant that they could depend on the other artists that Scooter manages. How It’s Going? Image Source: pbs.twimg.com Taylor Swift urged, “I’m hoping that maybe they can talk some sense into the men who are exercising tyrannical control over someone who just wants to play the music she wrote,” Taylor said, later adding, “I just want to be able to perform MY OWN music. That’s it. I’ve tried to work this out privately through my team but have not been able to resolve anything. Right now, my performance at the AMAs, the Netflix documentary, and any other recorded events I am planning to play until November of 2020 are a question mark.” In 2021, Taylor Swift re-released Fearless and Red to roaring success. She ensured that her fans knew why she was re-recording her albums. She not only dropped Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version), but she also released new singles previously unreleased “from the vault.” Then she did it in a bid to attract her fans to her re-recordings. When she was promoting Red (Taylor’s Version) on Late Night With Seth Meyers, she told fans, "So, when something says '(Taylor's Version)' next to it, that means I own it, which is exciting!" Since this mess, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato have parted ways from Scooter as their manager. We do not know the details yet. Justin Bieber, too, is on the list, looking for new management. Taylor dropped Folklore as a surprise in 2020, and many of her songs called out Scooter and Scott. Songs like "Mad Woman," "My Tears Ricochet," and "The Lakes" apparently referenced her feud with Braun and Borchetta. In her October 2022 release of Midnights, her single Vigilante Shit, she sings all about getting her revenge while Karma promises to visit those that deserve it. Her release of 1989 Taylor’s Version adds just that much to the iconic position Taylor holds. Wrapping Up "I'm takin' my time / Takin' my time / 'Cause you took everything from me / Watchin' you climb / Watchin' you climb / Over people like me." Swift's "new" work stands out because of the intention behind it and the developments that brought her to this point. Every musician is essentially doing business. It is a startup with limited equity available for division among labels, publishers, and other stakeholders. As the business grows, the musician's share of the pie becomes smaller and smaller. The desire for greater equity motivated Swift's change in label. It would also guarantee that everyone who contributed to the art would benefit from their work. In her own words, "ensuring that profits from the future sale of Spotify shares would be returned to artists" was the most important condition for her. This financial detail may seem out of place for a singer-songwriter who performs in a cottage-like set in a fairy-tale forest. Swift is far savvier than her persona suggests. She has always been aware that even artists with strong brands like hers are vulnerable to exploitation. After building an empire by writing deeply personal songs, should she really sell her story so cheap? Have you heard 1989 Taylor’s Version? Did you like it? If you have thoughts to share or questions to ask, please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! 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How Gong Yoo’s Breakout Movie Is Influencing His Recent Role Decision

Fourteen years later, and 'Coffee Prince' is still a hit that graces our screens. Gong Yoo as Choi Han Gyul and Yoon Eun Hye as Go Eun Chan had an undeniable chemistry that synchronized perfectly. And as a result, one breakout movie is starting to bloom. The two stars recently met, and Yoon joked about Gong Yoo’s age and his marriage plans. The two talked about marriage and career plans. It is sad Gong didn't propose though it seemed the flame between them was still burning at the show. How Was The Interview With Marie Claire Magazine? In another interview with Marie Claire magazine, Gong Yoo, the cover of the magazine’s October issue, remarked," after my twenties and thirties, the source of strength that drives me as an actor is changing.” This breakout movie and the different vibes role change is a career path that we certainly would want to see the actor take. 'Coffee Prince' shaped the character's initial role-taking, and his chiseled looks may be why the star catapulted into stardom. The romantic storyline altered Yoo's roles in subsequent films as he tends to be the film’s darling. Gong Yoo's age and lesser visual appeal have prompted the character change. Gong Yoo worries more about the impact his role conveys to the world than how he will act out his role. However, his unwavering ambition continues to be portrayed in the breakout movie roles he takes, as is evident in the Goblin. Yoo's new role-taking policy seems to resonate well with his fans, and we expect the star to continue gracing us with new roles. The ambition is probably the rub-off effect from her co-cast, Eun Chan. What New Roles Is Gong Yoo exploring? Lee Dong Wook, a 'Goblin’ co-star with Gong Yoo, jokingly questioned Yoo's ability to sing during their karaoke outings with Kim Go Eun, another co-star. Gong Yoo's character in his YouTube skits is more natural compared to more of his earlier films. Gong Yoo’s wit and romantic gestures are why we loved the star when he aired on the breakout movie series 'Coffee Prince,' and he seems to be rediscovering his mojo back. Gong Yoo's age depicts he is ready for marriage. However, the actor wrote off the marriage question. “I have this desire to work as hard as I can in this field before getting married. “I want to work hard for a little longer,” Gong Yoo responded to Eun’s question on when he is planning to get married. The unlikely marriage plans give Yoo more time to explore his roles and possibly another change in role-taking policy. Gong Yoo’s New Films To Watch Along with the actor’s cute smile, the acting skill of the actor is outstanding. Most of Gong Yoo’s movies are serious kinds of movies. And we often are prepared to see him play a nice and serious role. But in this breakout movie series Coffee Prince. He played some different kinds of roles. The sweet romantic gesture of the actor is the perfect selection for the role. And while you are watching the series, you are not going to question your movie-watching decisions. Here is four other Gong Yoo movies list. You also can watch them and enjoy the adventure and thrill feel of the movie. More you are going to see these movies. You also start to acknowledge the actor’s versatility and multi-talented acting skill. Train to Busan Silent sea Seobok Squid game You can always keep up with Gong Yoo's daily life on his YouTube channel as he tries to show us what his typical days look like. Verdict Gong Yoo's role priorities have changed. The star has beaten many challenges to be one of the best actors in the K-drama series. His breakthrough film, 'Coffee Prince,' was a banger but had an underwhelming end that we believe didn't actualize the star's ability. His recent role changes are a welcome thought, and we will keep you updated as Gong Yoo continues to thrive in the film industry. Read Also: What Are Some Alternatives To Netflix? Top 5 Sites Like Solarmovie To Watch Movies Online Updates on Indian reality TV stars – find out more about who they are at Times of Nashik

Exceptional Tata Play Plans and Offers for Entertainment Lovers

Don’t you get confused choosing between a range of DTH plans every month? And things get even more irritating when even after carefully picking your plans, somehow you fail to get the right set of channels and content every time. Tata Play’s amazing plans make it much easier for you to choose the best DTH offers that fulfill your entertainment appetite. Now with its rebranding, it amplifies its OTT services to bring you the best of entertainment content. Tata Sky’s rebranding to Tata Play is a strategic move to make the company an everyday go-to place for all types of entertainment. Also, the brand wants to expand its identity to align with the changing environment of Indian entertainment and be future-proof. Let’s now get into the extraordinary plans and offers of Tata Play. Tata Play Binge Combo Packs: Binge-ing Gets A Whole Lot Addictive The new exciting range Tata Play Binge Combos are the perfect plans to surrender yourself happily to the binge trend. The Binge Combos host all of the 13 OTT services under Tata Play in a single subscription pack. Besides, the DTH services also remain included in the packs to keep you connected to the regular TV experience. You just need to log in once using your Tata Play account to access all the apps. Content can be streamed on your TV and up to three mobile devices at a time. So now choose from 50k+ movies, originals, web shows, documentaries across 12+ languages and 10+ genres. You can also subscribe to a 30-day free trial of a Binge Combo. Tata Play Binge+ will directly stream a Binge Combo content on your TV; however, if you have other STBs such as HD, SD, or +HD, you will get an Amazon Fire TV Stick - Tata Play Edition with your pack for free to watch your favorite OTT apps on TV. Tata Play Netflix Combos: See What’s Next with Tata Play Can anything be more relaxing than having your comfort food and Netflix and chill on a lazy weekend? With the new set of Tata Play Netflix Combos, you will get the best of your DTH plans along with the diverse and unlimited content of 14 OTT apps, including Netflix. The Combos will have a choice of three plans of Netflix - Basic, Standard, and Premium, which differentiate in the number of simultaneous screenings. You can watch Netflix shows on your TV using Tata Play Binge+, an android set-top box for TV, but it is also available on other devices of your choice like smart TVs, smartphones, PCs, etc. Related Resource: What Are Some Alternatives To Netflix? Tata Play Cashback Offer We all enjoy complimentary things. Tata Play Cashback Offer gives you a free subscription of 1 entire month when you recharge for 12 months. The offer gets better with the flexibility of adding and dropping channels at your will. So, you get uninterrupted entertainment along with savings. Tata Play Services Apart from the DTH channels and OTT content, Tata Play’s exclusive range of value-added services is more than exciting. Tata Play Adbhut Kahaniyan, Tata Play Theatre, Tata Play English, and Tata Play JEE Prepare some of the numerous services spread across different genres. These services come for all age groups, seriously uplifting your and your family’s entertainment standards. Wrapping Up Tata Play’s offers are easy to choose from and make for wholesome entertainment. Get your Tata Play DTH connection today and get the best taste of entertainment. Read Also: Index Of Game Of Thrones – What You Need To Kno How Gong Yoo’s Breakout Movie Is Influencing His Recent Role Decision Top 5 Sites Like Solarmovie To Watch Movies Online

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