Crackle’s free video service comes to the PlayStation Vita
PlayStation Vita owners looking for a free video fix no longer have to dig through YouTube — after a long wait, Crackle has launched its service on Sony’s handheld. Much like on other devices, Vita owners can now stream no-cost movies, TV shows and shorts, whether they come from Crackle itself or major studios. You don’t need an account unless you’re keen to sync your viewing list across multiple platforms. If you’re the sort of gamer who’d watch Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee after a round of Tearaway, you can visit the new content portal today.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, Internet, HD, Sony
WWE Network wrestling is now streaming on virtually every device you own
WWE promised that Americans would be watching body slams and piledrivers on a myriad of devices toward the end of this month, and that moment is finally at hand. WWE Network apps are now available in the US for almost every major platform under the sun, including Android, Apple TV, iOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Roku players, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In all cases, you’ll pay $10 per month to stream live wrestling events as well as beyond-the-ring content like documentaries and classic matches. The app also serves as a second screen companion when you’re watching live TV shows. International grappling fans will have to remain patient, however — WWE Network won’t reach other countries until late 2014 or early 2015.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD
Source: WWE, PlayStation Blog, Roku
Google Fiber explores bringing gigabit internet to 34 new cities
Google has only made plans to roll out gigabit internet access in three US cities so far, but it’s not content with stopping there. The company is now exploring the feasibility of deploying Google Fiber in 34 cities located around the major urban hubs of Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland (Oregon), Raleigh-Durham, Salt Lake City, San Antonio and San Jose. In each case, Google will work with local officials to both map out its potential network and create a checklist of requirements. The search giant would like to bring Fiber to every one of the cities if possible. Be careful not to get your hopes up, though — Google warns that it might not be practical to offer service in every territory. Even so, the potential for expansion should prove comforting to Americans worried that they’re running out of choices for broadband providers.
Filed under: Networking, Internet, HD, Google
Source: Google Official Blog
Android mirroring over Chromecast may soon become a reality
I’m assuming you’ve heard the name Koushik Dutta in the news lately? He’s the developer behind AllCast, the popular Chromecast app that lets you send pictures, music, and videos to your TV. Up until recently, the app didn’t work. A fix from Google un-broke Allcast, allowing developers to create their own apps to work with Chromecast.
Just today, a leak from Dutta revealed screen mirroring through Chromecast from his Android phone. It looks to be the easiest way to mirror your phone to your TV thus far. The mirroring looks very laggy, but that’s to be assumed – that functionality isn’t even out to the public yet. We should see more strides in Chromecast development thanks to Google releasing its SDK to developers.
You’re dream of finally getting to play Flappy Bird on your TV may soon become a reality!
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AllCast creator demos Android screen mirroring through Chromecast
AllCast developer Koushik Dutta has hinted that he could do more with Chromecast than just queue up media, and he now has a demo video to prove it. The clip (below) shows Dutta using Google’s peripheral to mirror an Android phone’s screen on a TV, much like you might with Miracast (or an Apple TV, for that matter). There’s some noticeable lag, but the frame rate is smooth enough to reproduce a couple of rounds of Flappy Bird. Dutta hasn’t said just when he expects to release the new code. However, he hopes to build the feature into AllCast; you’ll likely get Chromecast screen mirroring on Android at some point, even if Google never officially supports more than Chrome tab casting.
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, HD, Mobile
Via: 9to5 Google
Source: Koushik Dutta (Google+)
Wooden iPad mini case creates the 1950s TV that never was
Jeffrey Stephenson has long had a knack for giving PCs an elegant retro look, and he’s now bringing his crafting skills to the mobile realm. His recently completed DuMont project turns an iPad mini, a Jawbone Jambox and a heap of wood into a tiny 1950s TV set, complete with a woven speaker grille; the owner just has to slot devices into the enclosure’s side to indulge in some nostalgic viewing. Stephenson isn’t officially selling the box, but he is taking inquiries from those who want a tablet TV of their own. If you’re wondering how he did it, you can visit Bit-Tech‘s forums to check out the project work log.
Filed under: Peripherals, Tablets, Apple
Source: Jeffrey Stephenson, Bit-Tech Forums
Comcast’s Xfinity On Demand now sells Warner Bros. movies and TV shows
Comcast’s Xfinity TV Store only started offering movies for purchase late last year, but it’s catching up today by stocking Warner Bros. movies and TV shows prior to their release on DVD or Blu-ray. Now, like the rival stores from Amazon and Apple, it has a wider selection of movies like Gravity for purchase or rental well before the flicks hit kiosks, mailboxes, and subscription streaming. Comcast is counting on ubiquity to lure people away from competitors — you can watch any of the new content through your TV set-top box, PC or mobile device. The Warner Bros. deal isn’t likely to have you giving up your preferred video store, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to have another choice.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, HD
Source: Comcast
LG cuts the price of its curved OLED TV to a vaguely reasonable $7,000
The US price of LG’s first curved OLED TV dropped from $15,000 to a slightly less stratospheric $10,000 late last year, but that five-digit sticker was still bound to scare away all but the richest buyers. It’s a good thing, then, that LG has cut the 55-inch set’s price a second time. You can now pick up the curved screen for $7,000 — or rather, $8,000 plus an instant $1,000 rebate. It’s not a great bargain when you can buy a larger 4K display for less, but those who insist on having an exotic-looking TV in the living room will likely appreciate the savings.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, LG
Via: CNET
Shazam’s new iPhone app gives you faster access to lyrics and music videos
If you’re like us, you usually stop using Shazam as soon as you’ve identifed that catchy tune — while the software has a lot of features under the hood, they haven’t been easy to find. That’s why the company is rolling out the first phase of an iPhone app redesign. Its new song interface (available later today) puts real-time lyrics front and center, and a song’s music video is just a short hop away. Shazam is also making it easier to buy or stream content, whether it’s a hit song or a TV show. iPhone owners should expect further big updates later this month. Android-based listeners will have to be more patient, however, as today’s interface revamp won’t hit their devices until sometime in the “coming weeks.”
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Internet, HD, Mobile
Via: TechCrunch
Source: App Store
You can now relive the Beatles’ US invasion on your Apple TV
Are you nostalgic for the hysteria when the Beatles first set foot in the US, or just wonder what all the fuss was about? If either is true, you’ll be glad to hear that you now have a chance to recreate that commotion on your Apple TV. Apple has quietly launched a Beatles channel on its media hub that will let you stream the British band’s entire Ed Sullivan Show performance from 1964, complete with shrieking fans. Naturally, Apple is also using the channel to plug the recently digitized US versions of the group’s albums. The concert footage will only stick around for a “limited time,” so you’ll want to hurry if you’d like to see the Beatles’ big moment on a big screen.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Apple
Source: 9to5 Mac
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