The streaming wars have begun, and now you have more streaming platform choices than job opportunities. Which is why the Ematic 4K Ultra-HD Android TV Box is a good hub to keep all your streaming services together. In one spot. It’s especially useful if your TV hasn’t got any smarts. It’ll transform any television or monitor into an Android TV without much effort at all.

We are spoilt for choice with a variety of branded and nameless Android boxes. But we’re convinced we’ve found our favourite Android TV box on the market locally. Especially after Kwesé suffered its sudden death in South Africa.

The Ematic features 4K output (if your display allows it). The Ematic 4K Ultra-HD Android TV Box is one of the few Android boxes available in South Africa that is both Google- and Netflix-certified. That’s worth mentioning because it ensures better quality, as well as speedy updates. The media box is also set up with Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in, which allows you to transform your drab, conventional TV into a Smart TV.

Over the past few years media streaming has changed the way South Africans consume content and the ability to gain access to streaming services has become vital when purchasing a smart TV.

Unfortunately most people don’t realise that not all smart TVs are created equal and can vary significantly in functionality, operating system, available apps and performance. This means an inconsistency in the user experience between different brands and models.

Furthermore, as smart TVs age, manufacturer support becomes less, and some applications simply stop working or offer limited features. New and existing streaming services also continue to evolve and integrate standards that might not be supported by your current smart TV.

Some TVs do not ship with smart functionality at all and this creates a conundrum as often these TVs still offer a great viewing experience and are in very good working order.

“Consumers are faced with the predicament; how do they keep their streaming apps working optimally without having to purchase a new TV model every few years. Similarly, those with TVs without smart functionality shouldn’t have to purchase a TV for the sake of streaming content,” says Grant Robertson, Ematic product manager at Nology.

The above is clearly making a strong case for an affordable and separate solution that will ensure you can keep your TV despite fast-changing technology updates. “Streaming devices such as the Ematic 4K Ultra HD Android TV Box offers an affordable solution that will safeguard your investment in your TV while keeping trend with the newest in streaming advancements,” he explains.

“The Ematic offers both wired and wireless connections, as well as offering a fantastic image quality, boasting both 4K UltraHD and High Dynamic Range (HDR). You can therefore watch your favourite show or videos, rent a movie or listen to music from the newest version of your favourite apps.”

The Ematic 4K Ultra HD Android TV Box offers the following important features:

• • Netflix and Google Certified;
• • The latest Android TV OS version over-the-air (OTA) updates;
• • Chromecast built-in and Google Voice Assistant (via Bluetooth remote);
• • 4K Ultra HD resolution High Dynamic Range (HDR); and
• • Support for popular apps such as DSTV Now, Showmax, Netflix, YouTube, Google Movies and Google Music.

“Streaming devices such as the Ematic will keep your TV current and relevant, while ensuring you benefit from all the strides made in bringing quality content via streaming to your screen,” concludes Robertson.

For more information about the Ematic 4K Ultra HD Android TV Box, visit: Ematic Website

XIAMEN, China, Nov 6, 2019 - Yealink, a global leading unified communications (UC) solution provider, has topped the list for the SIP phone segment for a second consecutive year with a market share of 27.3% in 2018, according to latest Global Enterprise Communications Platforms and Endpoints Market report by Frost & Sullivan. Yealink, who further holds the lead in the industry as the world-class collaboration solution provider, also received the highest customer satisfaction rating for its VoIP phones in the small business market in 2018, as revealed by Eastern Management Group.

Yealink's care for every detail of user experience is the driving force behind its achievements: The "Acoustic Shield" technology pioneered by Yealink brings distraction-free voice clarity to open workspaces by using multiple microphones to create a virtual sound-wall which can remove background noise; For group sessions, Yealink has designed noise proof technology. The AI-power feature automatically detects and suppresses non-human voices to optimize conference efficiency and to minimize distractions; The Device Management Platform offers a solution for deploying UC endpoint devices with high-efficiency and low cost.

Yealink identifies the needs of different user groups. With products designed to ensure that workers can enjoy the same workflow in small, mid-size and large rooms or on-the-go, users and companies of all sizes can find their perfect tools for productivity and connectivity with flexible investment at Yealink. To target the high-end business phone market, the New T5 Business Phone Series comes equipped with adjustable HD displays, supports cordless DECT handsets to enhances mobility and ensures a distraction-free voice with "Acoustic Shield" technology.

With the company's footprint spreading across more than 140 countries and regions, Yealink has formed strategic partnerships with several global telecom giants including AT&T, Verizon, BT, Deutsche Telekom AG, Telstra and China Telecom. Certificated by Microsoft Teams, Yealink has developed a wide-ranging product portfolio integrated seamlessly with it. The products, including the newly-launched USB speakerphone CP900 and Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) MVC300, is displaying at booth #1613 during Microsoft Ignite from November 4 to 8 in Orlando, the US. During the Microsoft Teams session dated Nov.4th, Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, introduced how new category Yealink Teams Collaboration Bar, can help to boost team productivity and efficiency for huddle room collaboration.

Looking forward, Yealink will continue to optimize solutions for connectivity and hassle-free collaboration with its technological innovations, providing users with more reliable AI-powered solutions to deliver a user-friendly experience and help its customers achieve more.

About Yealink
Yealink (Stock Code: 300628) is a global brand that specializes in video conferencing, voice communications and collaboration solutions with best-in-class quality, innovative technology and user-friendly experience. As one of the best providers in more than 140 countries and regions, Yealink ranks No.1 in the global market share of SIP phone shipments (Global IP Desktop Phone Growth Excellence Leadership Award Report, Frost & Sullivan, 2018). For more information, please visit: Yealink Website