Google TV development ends as Android TV products begin launching
Google TV's days were numbered, the moment Google announced Android TV as a platform. While Google TV struggled to make headway, the fast adoption of Chromecast and the 'Google Cast' wireless standard, meant that the new platform would be...
Google announces that Huawei will be bringing out an Android TV SetTop box later...
Android TV had a good day yesterday, with both Sony announcing their Bravia lineup and Sharp announcing their Aquos TVs which featured Android TV running the Smart TV component underneath. Google has acknowledged both these launches - as well...
Sony announces their new TV line-up featuring Android TV
Sony has today announced a new range of TV's at CES, bringing about the promised Android TV compatability that was announced at Google I/O in June last year.
There's a full range of TV's with most supporting Android TV, allowing...
Acer launches new short-throw projector with internal Chromecast dongle support
Acer has been building projectors and electronics for a long while now and for a mere US$999 (plus associated shipping costs from America) you could be the proud owner of a lovely little projector launched by Acer.
The Acer...
Sharp announces first Android TV compatible panels with the UHD UE30 and UH30
At Google I/O last year, Google announced Android TV as their next platform focused on the entertainment hub of your home. At I/O, Google announced that both Sony and Sharp would be releasing TV's with Android TV built-in, and...
Google introduces Google Cast for audio
We all know that Chromecast has been one of the success stories of 2014; millions of users worldwide have bought the sub-$50 device to get their content from their phones, tablets and computers into the loungeroom and onto the...
Google is now offering 15% off an NBA League Pass for Australian, German, Canadian...
If you received a Google Chromecast for Christmas and you're an NBA fan, you're in for a deal with Google offering a 15% discount for an NBA League Pass.
To access the deal, simply load up the Chromecast offers page...
You can now track your Dominos Pizza delivery on Chromecast and Android Wear
Dominos pizza has been at the forefront when it comes to giving users better ways to order pizza, their Android app beat every other supplier to market and their Pizza Tracker is a nifty innovation in and of itself....
Retailer Round-up: This week’s specials
Well it's literally the final countdown to Christmas and our major retailers are ramping up their efforts with Android related goodies for you to purchase, should you still remain undecided on what to buy that geeky person in your...
Android TV Launcher now available at Google Play
Google have the Android TV Launcher into Google Play, similar to the Google Now Launcher, meaning that they can now release at least some updates for the platform by simply updating the launcher instead of the underlying codebase.
Android TV...
Chromecast now comes with guest mode
Parties at your house could get a little more interesting, and more focused on Chromecast soon, with Google announcing Guest Mode for Chromecast this week. Guest Mode allows visitors to your house to cast content to your TV, without...
Ausdroid Podcast 128 – Firing up the Scott Plowman Rage Generator 3000
Welcome to episode 128 of the Ausdroid podcast!
As you might guess from the episode title, Scott's back and he's unimpressed. And he has a lot to be unimpressed about this week, with Telstra, OnePlus, Cyanogen, Google and a few...
Google updates their Chromecast offers with a movie and credit
Google has been pretty good about offering up content and exclusives for new and existing Chromecast owners through their chromecast.com/offers website. There's a couple of new offers on the cards for owners of what Google are labelling 'compatible internet...
Google reminds you to get your Christmas gift buying from Google Play in before...
If you were thinking of ordering a new device from Google Play for someone for Christmas, Google has started advising that you'll need to get your order in by the 17th of December if you want it delivered by...
Nexus Player: Unboxing, Setup and initial thoughts
After the Nexus Player went on-sale earlier this month, and we managed to get a hold of one. Though I’ve only had very limited time with the device so far, I wanted to share the unboxing, setup and some...