Australian broadcasters aren’t ready for the launch of the Nexus Player
Google will launch the Android TV platform into Australia next week with the arrival of the Asus-built Nexus Player through Dick Smith as well as JB Hi-Fi, and possibly even through the new online Google Store. As a TV...
[Updated] Nope. Nvidia makes Shield Console even more attractive with 500GB storage option
Update:
Looks like this was an error. According to Android Central, Nvidia has advised that this is a developer edition which was erroneously put up on the main site. According to Nvidia:
A SHIELD partner development kit was erroneously listed on...
Sony goes full Google announcing a range of Google Cast ready Sound bars and...
Sony recently announced their 2015 line of flagship TVs would run on Android TV, letting Google control the software experience for users. Sony has also apparently 'gone Google' for their line of audio products as well, announcing a full...
Google launches Android TV in Australia with the Nexus Player
We've talked quite a bit about the Android TV here at Ausdroid, and while the international rollout has been a bit slow, we got on the game early with some imported Nexus Player models from the USA, as have...
YouTube to discontinue support for older Google TV devices, Smart TVs and devices after...
Remember Google TV? Google's first real foray into getting Google services and Play apps into the loungeroom didn't really take off in quite the way it could have done, but nonetheless the platform made its way onto a number...
Nexus Player: Root achieved for Firmware LMY47D Android 5.1.0
For those of you who've gone to the trouble of importing your own Nexus Player, it's more than likely that you've sideloaded apps, or grabbed an unblock-us + netflix account.
For anyone wishing to take that little bit...
Good Deal: Get a Chromecast from Harvey Norman for $38 tomorrow – even less...
It's been a while since we've seen a deal on Chromecast, but with Netflix entering the Australian market, it's a great time to grab one.
Harvey Norman will be offering the Chromecast for just $38 from tomorrow, as part of...
Nexus Player to go on-sale in the UK on March 26
Like the rollout of the Chromecast before it, the rollout of the Nexus Player outside of the US has been incredibly slow, but it's happening apparently. Japan was first, and it looks like the UK is next with Amazon...
New Chromecast offers bring a Google Play Movie Rental and Premium Quickflix
Google has updated their Chromecast offers page again, offering you the chance to grab two more freebies.
To check if you have freebies available on the Chromecast Offers page ensure you're connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast....
Some Chromecast enabled apps now seeing limited function with TV Remotes
Google just keeps making their Chromecast even better. In reports from users on reddit, some Chromecast apps are seeming to now respond to media controls from TV remote controls.
The thread on the Chromecast sub-reddit has been attracting attention with...
Google releases a reference app to show use across multiple platforms
Google is always looking to help developers make better applications, and with the expansion of Android to Wear, Auto and TV, there's a lot more form factors out there to take into account. Google has today announced that they've...
Nexus Player and Gamepad Now Available at B&H, Ships to Australia
B&H Photo Video in America have a large catalog of Android devices and now have the Nexus Player and Gamepad for Nexus Player in stock. The best part of this is, they ship to Australia! If you have searched...
Google welcomes you to the new Google Store
Sneaking in overnight, Google has launched a new way to get your hands on the latest of its wares, including phones, tablets, Chromecasts, Android Wear watches, and more. The Google Store replaces the Play Store, and presents the information...
Google Drive to take over automatic photo backup and add Chromecast support
Google has updated its Google Drive service, which we saw land the other day with a new Drag & Drop implementation for easier file management. While this was the most visible change, it certainly wasn't the only one. It...
NVIDIA announced a 4K UHD Shield Console running Android TV
While the news is still developing on this one (the press conference is on now - Tune in now - the news is too big not to share. NVIDIA have just announced a new Nvidia SHIELD set top...