Google’s Chromecast is a $35 device that you plug into the HDMI port of a TV to stream music, video, or other content from the internet. But that’s not all you can do with a Chromecast. Last year Google added support for some video games which let you use your phone or tablet as a […]
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Google Cast for Audio brings Chromecast-like streaming to speakers
Google has unveiled a new protocol that will make it easy to stream internet audio to a WiFi-capable speaker. Google Cast for Audio works a lot like Cast for Chromecast: find music you want to play on your phone, tablet, or web browser and tap a button to send it to a speaker. What’s different […]
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Google brings Chromecast screen mirroring to Android
Google is bringing the ability to mirror the screen on your Android phone or table to a TV using a Chromecast. You could already use a Chromecast to stream audio, video, or other content from the internet to your TV while using your mobile device as a remote control. Now you can use a Chromecast […]
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Google Cast moves beyond the Chromecast, adds screen mirroring and more
Google is courting app developers to create new apps that can run on Chromecast and other devices that support the Google Cast protocol… including new Android TV devices set to launch later this year. The company wants to make it easier for users to find apps that work with Chromecast through chromecast.com/apps. Google is also […]
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Aereo now streams live or recorded TV to Chromecast
Aereo is a somewhat controversial service that lets subscribers in select markets stream live or recorded TV over the internet to a phone, tablet, Roku, or Apple TV. Now Aereo works with Google Chromecast as well. That means for the price of a $35 Chromecast plus $8 per month, you can get live or recorded TV […]
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Chromecast: Vudu, Crackle, Rdio add support, PlayOn begins beta testing
Google’s $35 media streaming device continues to get more useful. When the Chromecast launched in mid-2013, it allowed users to watch content from a handful of internet video sites on a TV. Now there are dozens of apps with Chromecast support, and since Google launched its official SDKÂ the growth of Chromecast apps has accelerated. 4 […]
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Lilbits (2-03-2014): Samsung Galaxy Note Pro priced at $850
The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro is an Android tablet with a 12.2 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel display, a quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 802.11ac WiFi, and Samsung’s S Pen system for writing, drawing, or interacting with apps using a pressure-sensitive pen. It’s one of the most powerful Android tablets Samsung has […]
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Google Cast SDK goes live: Chromecast apps for everyone
Get ready for an influx of apps designed to work with Google’s Chromecast. Google is releasing the Google Cast SDK which lets anyone develop Android, iOS, or web apps that can stream content to a TV when connected to the $35 HDMI stick. Google positioned the Chromecast as an inexpensive device that lets you stream […]
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PwndCast ROM teaches a Chromecast new tricks (but you probably can’t use it)
Not happy with the limitations of Google’s Chromecast device? Good news: There’s a powerful new custom ROM available for Google’s $35 media streamer which you can use to watch videos from unsupported sites, access your device via SSH or Telnet, and much more. Bad news: There’s a good chance you won’t be able to use […]
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More Chromecast apps on the way: Google hosting hackathon in December
Google’s Chromecast is a tiny, inexpensive device that lets you stream internet audio video to your TV. As of late November, 2013 that means you can stream media from a very small group of sites including Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus, and HBO Go. But soon you may be able to do a lot more […]
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KyoCast lets you stream HBO to a (rooted) Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast is a $35 device that you can plug into the HDMI port on your TV in order to stream internet video to your big screen while using your phone, tablet, or PC as a remote control. But not every online video service works. You can’t stream content from HBO, Revision3, AOL, or many […]
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Chromecast may support local video streaming after all… eventually
Google’s Chromecast is a $35 media streaming device designed to let you stream content from YouTube, Netflix, and other online video sites to a TV. But independent developers have been spending the past few weeks teaching the Chromecast new tricks, such as streaming videos from your Android phone’s gallery or from your PC hard drive […]