Sony has done an amazing job in trying to set the trend in terms of gaming devices and media. When Playstation 3 was launched, they included a Blueray player which helped them nudge people towards their gaming console over the likes of XBox or WiiU. Last year, Sony announced the launch of Playstation Vue. Playstation Vue is a live streaming service which enabled you to watch some of the major live networks such as CNN, TNT,AMC, Bravo, BET, CNBC, Food network, ESPN, Disney, HGTV, and more.…
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Google releases 1.19a firmware update for Chromecast
Google announced it released the latest firmware 1.19a.63621 to all of its Chromecasts. This firmware fixes the following issues:
- Screen is black when audio worked while casting
- Subtitles cut off screen while casting
- TV input would randomly switch input triggered by CEC
Most of these issues were reported on the Google Cast Help Forum between March early May. However, some of these issues appeared to be caused by the 1.18 firmware update that was launched in March 9th.…
Google Home Announced at Google I/O
Google just concluded their annual I/O conference. Google’s I/O is a 3 day conference is designed to bring together developers around the world to showcase its upcoming products in software, mobile, and technology. One of the more interesting product Google showcased is Google Home. Google Home is the answer to Amazon’s surprisingly successful Echo powered by Alexa. Google claimed Home is their very own assistant.…
No Cast Devices Found – Solution
Imagine if you got off work, made dinner, ate, and cleaned up. You sit down and relax hoping to catch up on Netflix exclusive TV show and you get the “No Cast Devices Found” error. You just watched it the day prior. You try to power cycle the Chromecast and reboot your phone just in case. Same. Here are some things you can try according to Google’s Device Discovery troubleshooter:
-Make sure TV is on and source input is set to HDMI connected to Chromecast
-Reboot Chromecast using the Chromecast app or by unplugging the USB power cable
-Make sure you are on the same WiFi network.…
Good Bye Chromecast, Hello Google Cast!
Google recently announced that it has renamed the Chromecast to simply Google Cast and this came into effect in the app store earlier in the month. When we hear the term, “Chromecast”, we immediately think of perhaps the first generation video streaming HDMI dongle which turned out to become a huge hit. With the introduction of 2nd generation Chromecast, Chromecast audio and Cast enabled devices from companies such as Sony, LG, Bang and Oulfson, Sonos, and more, it makes sense to recast the technology to simply Google Cast.…
Use Android Pay 10 times and get Chromecast for Free
Google rolled out another promotion by pushing its Android Pay app. Users of Google Pay can win a Chromecast if you use it to pay 10 times. This promotion is dubbed TAP10. If you use your phone to pay by ‘tapping’ your phone using NFC 10 times, you can receive a free Chromecast. That’s not all. You can win rewards such as a free song along the way.…
Google adds games for Chromecast
This holiday, Google increased games on their popular Chromecast. This is great for the holiday when your kids are at home and don’t want to spend more money on expensive games! Amongst the list of games is Rovio’s Angry Bird Friends! You can also play in tournaments.
The games work with both Android and iOS platform as long as you have the Chromecast app.…
Buy the new Chromecast for $10!
If you are looking for an excuse to buy the Chromecast, this may be it. Google is offering $20 Play credit when you purchase the new Chromecast. Depending on where you buy your Chromecast, that makes it only $10-15 dollars! You can spend the credit on movies, apps, music albums, and more. To redeem, simply download the Chromecast app, from the left menu bar click “offers”.…
new 2015 Chromecast Unboxing Video
Here is my unboxing video for the brand new 2015 Google’s streaming device Chromecast
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New 2015 Chromecast 2 Arrives!
Surprise! Mr. Fedex delivered my new Chromecast today and I couldn’t wait to unbox it and have a look.
First, the packaging is not made of quality material. It feels very cheap and the actual box is made of some recycled material that came apart once I removed the label. This doesn’t concern me much as I am not paying for the box.…