VLC is coming to Android TV
VLC has to be one of, if not the choice of media players for a majority of users out there. They cover pretty much all operating systems; Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, iOS, Android and now they're spreading their...
Ausdroid Podcast 129 – CES 2015
Welcome to episode 129 of the Ausdroid podcast!
We spent a while this week going over all the Android news from CES 2015. It was a big event for Android as the first Android Auto and Android TV consumer devices...
Razer to launch Forge Android TV and Nabu fitness bands in Australia
Razer, known mainly in Australia for their high quality gaming accessories, will be branching further afield in 2015. RazerZone representatives confirmed to Ausdroid that they intend to launch the Forge TV and their Nabu and Nabu X smartbands in...
The 2014 Google, Nexus, Android collection
I love Google, Android, ChromeOS, if Google makes it, I've probably got one - or am attempting to get one. After receiving the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012) and Nexus 10 I took a family photo which seemed pretty...
Official: Spotify won’t support Google Cast, sticks with Spotify Connect instead
In an apparent raising of the middle finger towards thousands of users who have asked for the feature, Spotify has explained that it won't be integrating Google Cast features into its music service, instead preferring to focus on Spotify Connect instead.
Instead of...
Sharp Australia confirms that at least one of their TV’s with Android TV will...
After announcing their new line of Sharp AQUOS televisions supporting Android TV at CES the other day, we reached out to Sharp Australia to find out their plans for Australia. Today, Sharp Australia has confirmed that they intend to...
Spotify users are up in arms over lack of Chromecast support
Spotify was probably the first big streaming / subscription music service that captured the interest of the general population, unlike some more niche services that came before it. With its cross-platform apps and significant library, at a fairly competitive...
Sony announces a range of speakers supporting Google Cast
One of the announcements that's brought interest from the Android faithful at CES 2015 is Google Cast for audio which allows you to stream audio to a compatible soundbar, AV receiver or stand alone speaker in much the same...
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...