Dec 11
Having previously refused to appear on streaming services, rock legends Led Zeppelin are rumoured to be making their catalog exclusively available for streaming through Spotify later today.
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Dec 07
Most computers nowadays have HDMI ports that let you beam your display to a TV, monitor or projector using an HDMI cable. But what if you could do that wirelessly? And what if you could send media not just to one display but to multiple displays and computers all at once? That’s the idea behind AirTame.
AirTame works by beaming video from one computer to an HDMI device using a dongle. It works with Windows, OS X and Linux computers and even works without an Internet connection. If you have multiple AirTame dongles, then you can send a stream to multiple HDMI devices at once. You can ask AirTame to mirror what’s on your computer screen or to use an HDMI device as a secondary display. The latter is great if you want to keep using your computer or if you don’t want others to see what’s on your computer.
AirTame also has three settings depending on what you want to do. If you want to watch videos, you can set AirTame to prioritize buffering and stream quality. If you want to play games, AirTame can focus on minimizing lag and frame rate drops. If you’re just sharing static images – e.g. pictures or a Powerpoint presentation – you can set AirTame to lower the stream’s frame rate and increase its bit rate instead.
As I said, AirTame’s basic functionality works even if there’s no Internet connection. But if there’s a local Wi-Fi network available, you also have the option of sharing your screen to other computers in the same network without using the dongle. You can password protect your streams so only the right people can see your screen.
Pledge at least $89 (USD) on Indiegogo to receive an AirTame dongle as a reward. Assuming it really is dependable and easy to use, the only drawback to AirTame is that the dongle is powered via USB, so you need a nearby USB port (which old HDTVs don’t have) or a USB charger. It would also be great if it could also mirror to and from mobile devices like AirBridge.
[via CoolThings]
Dec 06
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Spotify is planning to launch a free, ad-supported version of its streaming music service for mobile devices
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Dec 03
If all your favorite playlist is missing is everyone else’s playlist favorites, fear not! Spotify has released its 100 most-streamed songs of the 2013, both in the US and globally. The results? The most agreeable mix you’ll hear all year—and a whole lot of Rihanna.
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Nov 29
Spotify update lets iPad users browse curated playlists, follow their friends
Posted in: Today's Chili
Spotify listeners with iPads no longer have to look on with envy as their Android- and iPhone-touting friends browse curated playlists with ease. An update to Spotify’s iOS app has introduced the Browse feature to Apple tablet owners, letting them quickly pick tunes that suit their mood. They can also follow artists and friends without having to turn on their PC, and there’s both a smarter search engine as well as an improved look for playlists. There aren’t many upgrades for iPhone users, although the company promises that the follow, search and playlist refinements will “soon” reach smaller iOS devices. In the meantime, iPad fans can grab the improved app from the source link.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile
Via: AppAdvice
Source: App Store
Nov 28
BT has landed quite a few major sports broadcasting deals as of late, including its buyout of ESPN’s British and Irish channels back in February. Today, it’s extending its athletic empire with an exclusive arrangement to air NBA games in Ireland and the UK. The agreement will see BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN broadcast as many as seven live games per week, with some of them streaming through BT Sport’s website and mobile apps. While there isn’t a huge market for basketball in the country, the pact will make life much easier for diehard UK fans and American ex-pats — they won’t have to buy online passes or otherwise bend over backwards to keep up with their favorite NBA teams.
[Image credit: Getty]
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD
Source: BT
Nov 28
It took a while, but Virgin Media has finally brought its TV Anywhere service to Android. Already available on the iPhone and iPad for more than a year, the app comes to Android smartphones and tablets with nine new UK TV channels including Alibi, Dave, Drama, Good Food, Home, Really, Watch, Yesterday and CBS Reality. That takes the total number of mobile channels up to 67, with up to 90 available online. Virgin Media boasts it now offers more choice than rival service Sky Go, but like it’s competitor, some might be frustrated by the patchy support for Android devices. Although you’ll find support for Samsung’s Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note, HTC One, Sony Xperia Tablet Z and Google’s Nexus tablets, you might experience issues if your device is running Android 4.4 KitKat. While you won’t be able to install it on your Nexus 5 just yet, Virgin says more Android devices will join the line-up “in the very near future.”
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Software, HD, Mobile
Via: Virgin Media
Source: TV Anywhere (Google Play)
Nov 28
Figuring out how long to leave your Thanksgiving turkey in the oven feels like a stress nightmare from high school algebra. Converting pounds of turkey into minutes of cooking is way easier when you’ve got a tangible reference point. Say, two adorable holiday-themed kids movies.
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Nov 27
Google has lately taken to highlighting tablet-native Android apps; it only makes sense that the company would devote the same kind of love to Chromecast owners. Accordingly, the search firm has recently posted a Chromecast section in Google Play for those browsing from their Android devices. The selection is thin at the moment — you’ll find only Google’s media apps, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Netflix and Pandora. Still, the section should be a handy one-stop shop for anyone eager to stream video on their TV — and might have a few more entries soon.
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Tablets, HD, Mobile, Google
Source: 9to5 Google
Nov 27
YouTube app teardown hints at ad-free Music Pass service with offline playback
Posted in: Today's Chili
Rumors of a YouTube-based music service just got some credibility thanks to an Android Police teardown of the Android app’s most recent code. The site has found references to a Music Pass that would let subscribers listen to “millions of songs” ad-free, even with the app running in the background. Customers could also pin content to the device for offline listening, although it would expire if the device stayed offline for too long. There’s no guarantee that Google will launch the Music Pass soon (if at all), but don’t be surprised if the YouTube app becomes your personal jukebox in the near future.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Google
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