Feb 03
Even with the recent additions of Vevo, RedBull.TV, and media center app Plex, there are currently only 14 compatible apps available for the Chromecast. That number is about to explode.
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Feb 03
Chromecast SDK Available
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Google has announced that the Google Cast Software SDK (Software Development Kit) is available for all developers who want to add Chromecast support in their apps and (web) services. The first apps available on Chromecast came from large companies that had the engineering resources to work on a pre-release API, and that were big enough for Google to justify spending the support effort. Among them were Netflix, Hulu,Pandora, and of course Google’s own YouTube and Google Play – just to name a few. (more…)
Chromecast SDK Available original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Feb 03
Chromecast has always been great at what it does, but up until now it’s done fairly little. Compatible apps have been just trickling in, largely because Google has been hand-picking what devs even get to play with the $35 wonderstick. No more! Google’s opened up the Chromecast to developers everywhere. Finally, it should start getting the apps it deserves.
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Feb 03
Google has pushed out the Chrome Cast SDK for its Chromecast wireless streaming dongle, allowing third-party developers to add support in their apps. The new SDK will make it particularly … Continue reading
Jan 29
Synology is adding Google Chromecast support to its range of network-attached drives, allowing photo, audio, and video saved on the shared storage to be streamed to a TV. The feature, … Continue reading
Jan 09
I am quite sure that many of us would like to get something free once in a while, as there is nothing quite like getting the most bang for your hard earned buck. Of course, a lot of it also depends on the seller, and Motorola must still carry the spirit of Christmas with them, as they are now offering the Chromecast dongle for free with every single Moto X smartphone that you decide to pick up. One ought to take note that the Chromecast had been left out of recent deals which Motorola did offer to the masses throughout the holiday season, but all of it has changed now.
There is a catch, however. In order to be eligible for this particular deal, you will first need to purchase your Moto X as an unlocked unit, which means you will have to pay the full price via Motorola. That would translate to forking out either $399 for the 16GB model Moto X, or $449 for the 32GB version of the Moto X. Needless to say, those who want to customize their device even more are able to do so, but if you are running short on cash, you can just stick to the tried and true black or white shades.
Motorola Throws In Free Chromecast With Moto X Purchase original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 06
While Google’s Chromecast might seem poised become the quintessential universal streaming device, it’s taking a hell of a long time to get there. So in the meantime, Netgear’s new NeoMediacast dongle is picking up where Chromecast left off by offering streaming content with Micro SD storage capabilities—assuming you’re an Android user, that is.
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Dec 23
The simple act of beaming something from your phone to a set-top box, like say a Roku, can be needlessly complicated. A new app called AllCast from developer ClockworkMod makes it super simple to view the photos and videos on your phone on virtually an connected TV platform.
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Dec 23
Google launched its $35 HDMI dongle earlier this year. Called Chromecast, the dongle became quite popular as it allows users to effortlessly stream content from supported services through their mobile devices and computers. After Chromecast’s release, well known Android developer Koushik Dutta released an app called AllCast, which allowed users to stream content from their device’s gallery, Google Drive and Dropbox to the dongle. Google released an update for Chromecast shortly after, which broke AllCast, because Chromecast SDK is limited to select partners right now. Dutta today released the app once again, though it doesn’t support Google’s dongle.
AllCast supports streaming to any open DLNA compatible device, which are a dime a dozen. Popular DLNA compatible devices include the Apple TV, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, Roku set-top boxes, Google TVs, smart TVs from a variety of manufacturers and more. Streaming content from AllCast to a DLNA device is fairly simple, all users have to do is tap on the file to have it streamed on the big screen. When videos are playing, a scrubber bar appears which offers essential controls. The pulldown notification menu contains quick controls for the app. AllCast basic version is available for free, but the premium version with no restriction on video lengths, no splash screens and advertising costs $4.99.
AllCast App Released Sans Support For Chromecast original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Dec 23
While the app called AllCast was originally born of the creator’s wishes to connect more media to the Google device Chromecast, it’s made a significant expansion this week. This initial … Continue reading
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