The next major version of Android won’t be ready for the general public until this fall, and given how long it takes most smartphone makers to release OTA updates or ship new phones with the latest version of Android, it could be another year or two before you’re likely to get it. But Google is […]
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Microsoft’s new Wireless Display Adapter is cheaper, faster
Microsoft launched a wireless display adapter in 2014, giving users a way to stream content from a portable device to a TV without wires. Now the company has unveiled a new model with has a new design, reduced latency, and a lower price tag. It’s available for pre-order for $50, and should begin shipping in […]
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Lenovo Cast is a $49 wireless display adapter
Lenovo has introduced a new wireless display adapter that you can use to stream content from your tablet, phone, or PC to a TV. It’s called Lenovo Cast, and it’s coming in August for $49. That means the Lenovo Cast will be more expensive than Google’s $35 Chromecast, but it’ll also be able to do […]
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Tronsmart’s latest media streamers include a model with WiFi+Ethernet
Chinese device maker Tronsmart offers a line of Android-powered TV boxes. But a year and a half ago the company also introduced a sort of Chromecast-like device called the Tronsmart T1000. Plug it into your TV and you can use it to beam content from your phone or PC to your display. Now the company has […]
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Medion Life ZoomBox is a 35€ media box for your TV (in Europe)
German electronics company Medion is now offering an inexpensive box that lets you stream content from your phone or table to a TV. It’s called the Medion Life ZoomBox P89230, and it’s available in France or Germany for 35 Euros, which is about $44 US. While it’s tempting to think of the ZoomBox as a […]
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Tronsmart T2000 EZCast Pro is a $40 wireless display adapter
Last year Chinese device maker Tronsmart launched a wireless display adapter called the T1000. It’s a Chromecast-like device that you can plug into a TV to stream content from a phone or PC to an external display. While it’s not as simple to use as a Chromecast, it’s a versatile option since it supports Miracast […]
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Microsoft launches $60 wireless display adapter for Windows and Android
As expected, Microsoft is launching a wireless display adapter that lets you beam content from a PC or mobile device to a TV. What’s a little unexpected is that the wireless display adapter doesn’t just support devices running Windows and Windows Phone. You can also use it to stream content from a phone or tablet […]
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Microsoft Surface wireless display dongle might be in the works
Microsoft might be preparing to launch a wireless display dongle. Plug it into your TV’s HDMI port and you can stream content from your tablet, laptop, or phone to the big screen. It’d be sort of like Google’s Chromecast… but probably more limited in scope different (see comments below for discussion on this point). Windows […]
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Lilbits (2-17-2014): Wallpaper your phone with album art
Muzei is a Live Wallpaper app for Android designed to show artwork on your phone or tablet’s desktop. If you use the default settings the art will change every day, showing you some of the great works of famous artists. But you can also use Muzei to grab photos from your phone or other sources […]
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Tronsmart T1000 Miracast wireless display adapter giveaway
The Tronsmart T1000 Mirror2TV is a tiny adapter that you can plug into a TV or monitor to turn it into a wireless display for your phone, tablet, PC, or other devices. Geekbuying sells the T1000 for $30, and they sent me a demo unit to review recently. Now that I’m done testing the Tronsmart […]