Sling TV has been awarded the coveted Best of CES 2015 award, as the service looks to completely change the way we watch TV.
Unveiled by Dish Network, the internet TV service not only looks to kill cable and satellite TV, it’s also staking a claim for Netflix’s spot in the streaming domain.
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Offering a slew of channels from ESPN, ESPN2, Disney Channel, ABC Family, Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, TNT, CNN, TBS, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim for just $20 a month, plus additional channel packages for an extra $5, Sling TV will be a cheaper alternative than the current cable packages on offer, with the company’s CEO succinctly saying that “Millennials don’t choose paid TV.”
The most exciting aspect of Sling TV, though, is that it’s right around the corner. Unlike the majority of hardware and software unveiled at the show, Sling TV isn’t something that we’ll see in the distant future. In this instance, the best of CES 2015 actually will release in 2015, and we can’t wait.
The award, handed out by Engadget, was accepted by Sling TV CEO Roger Lynch, said he was “ecstatic” about winning the award.
Here are the other winners who were presented their awards today:
Best Startup: AmpStrip
Best Digital Health and Fitness Product: Bragi’s “The Dash”
Best Wearable: Bragi’s “The Dash”
Best Automotive Technology: Mercedes’ F 015 Luxury in Motion concept
Best Home Theater Product: Sling TV
Best (Connected) Home Product: Energous WattUp
Best Software / App: Sling TV
Best Innovation (Disruptive Tech): Energous WattUp
Best Mobile Device: Dell Venue 8 7000 tablet
Best TV Product: LG Art Slim 4K OLED
Best Gaming Product: Razer Forge TV
Best Offbeat Product: Belty
Best Maker-friendly Technology: MakerBot composite filaments
Best PC: Lenovo LaVie HZ550
Best Robot or Drone: AirDog
Best of the Best: Sling TV
People’s Choice winner: Razer Forge TV
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