Last week CenturyLink launched a new service designed with cord cutters in mind, CenturyLink Stream. Like other options it aims to offer consumers a way to have traditional tv without the need for a traditional contract aka pay as you go. In addition to launching CenturyLink Stream, CenturyLink has also unveiled its CenturyLink Player – an […]
Category: Video
YouTube 2.0 For Android TV Comes With A Major Redesign
So in the past few days you might have noticed YouTube looks a bit different than it previously did, there’s a good reason for this it’s because it’s reached v2.0 and if you have any experience with YouTube on other platforms then you’ll notice some similarities or if you’ve got a laptop/desktop and you go […]
Tablo Turns Shield TV Into A DVR
Plug in a $70 tuner into your antenna to watch and record broadcast TV it’s that simple, as long as you have a Shield TV and TV Antenna. Instead of $180 for one of Tablo’s all in one boxes you just need this tuner and the Tablo engine app. At first, tuner buyers will get […]
Android Tv News gets its own app, written in Kotlin. Read, watch, and listen as much as you want.
There’s one more app that we’re launching for Android TV, one that fits pretty well into the overall brand. That is “News About Android TV”, an app which curates all of the site’s content from various sources and makes it available for our users in a simple TV app. It pulls data from content feeds, […]
PlayStation Video is a new video store on Android TV
Sony’s PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 have had a video store where users could rent and buy movies directly from their gaming console and then stream it. While that’s given them a reach of tens of millions, Sony also has plans to get their app into even more homes by releasing their app on Android […]
Foxtel is Launching OTT Service Foxtel Now and Android TV
Australian cable company Foxtel is working hard to appeal to a new generation of cord cutters with two big announcements. First is Foxtel Now, what may be known as a skinny bundle such as Playstation Vue or YouTube TV. Google Cast will be supported, letting users stream high-definition television to supported devices. The initial channels […]
Video is a growing component of social media. Not only can we create and share our own videos, but now we can even broadcast content live to an increasingly growing audience. This gives a lot of potential for social networks, which can connect users to videos and earn revenue by monetizing through video ads. With […]
Plex Announces Live TV with News and Sports!
Today, streaming media app Plex announced it has added Live TV to its platform, including local news and sports, at no cost to Plex Pass users. No more waiting for the recording to finish! This is Plex’s biggest news to date as it moves the company one step closer to its vision of the future […]
Casting is a handy way for apps to quickly extend their content for the TV without the need for a native app. One of the new apps with Chromecast support is Cartoon Network, the app with a variety of on-demand shows. By logging in with your cable provider, you can access even more episodes and a […]
At Google I/O, there was mention of YouTube Kids and YouTube 360-degree videos, although another new feature seemed not to get mentioned for Android TV users: a full redesign of the YouTube app. The design was teased first in the general keynote during the 360-degree video demo for the living room. The presenter speaks into a […]
Red Bull TV Wins Best TV App at Google Play Awards
The Google Play Awards, held during Google I/O, is a chance to highlight the third-party developers who are advancing the Android platform with great apps. The awards were given out last night in a variety of categories, including Android TV. Google has a blog post for all of the apps, but of note in our […]
At Google I/O Google has announced that YouTube’s 360-degree videos are coming soon to TVs, expanding beyond smartphones and web browsers for the first time. “It’s not just about the size of the screen,” YouTube product manager Sarah Ali said before demoing a 360-degree video from Coachella. “It’s about giving you an experience that [traditional] TV […]
NBC App Comes To Android TV
Last night while most people were sleeping the US cable network NBC released their app for Android TV. It’s pretty similar in looks to NBC’s other Android app, but made for Android TV. The UI has been adapted for the 10 foot experience with less Leanback styling, but all the same content you’d expect. NBC […]
YouTube TV Adds BBC America, AMC, IFC, and other channels
Have you become a subscriber to YouTube TV? The $35/month package gave users a number of channels, though there were certainly a few that were omitted. Now subscribers will be getting a number of new channels: BBC America, AMC, IFC, Sundance TV, and WE TV. This will make the service more competitive, offering more at […]
LeEco TVs to be Updated With DirectTV Free Trial
Do you have an Android TV from manufacturer LeEco? If so, you should be receiving an update soon. This will give users access to “an extended free trial” through the DirectTV Now app. The device purchase dates for this promotion are 4/1/2017 – 6/30/2017 and a unique promo code will be shared with those who […]
EPIX Cast Comes to Android TV
The latest media app to come to Android TV, in addition to TNT, is EPIX. The update, posted on the third, adds a single change: WHAT’S NEW EPIX is now available on Android TV Like other TV Everywhere apps, users need to authenticate with a cable provider before they can take full advantage of the […]
Do you watch TNT? They have a variety of shows, movies, and sports, and users have been able to watch this content through their mobile app. With the recent update, it seems like there is support for Android TV, as shown from the web. Users should be able to have full access to shows once […]
Hulu TV is now live, but not for Android TV
Hulu is getting into the Internet TV market, like YouTube TV, PlayStation Vue, and many other competitors. For $40/month, you can watch a variety of popular channels on a multitude of devices with cloud DVRing of shows and on-demand content as well. While the app does support some smart TV platforms, it notably leaves out […]
YouTube Kids is a version of YouTube designed for kids, which is apparent from the name. It lets them quickly find content from their favorite characters, and all the content is purposed to be safe and inexplicit. It has been available for a while on phones and tablets, but that wasn’t ideal. Even though you […]
Do you have your NVIDIA Shield TV hooked up to a 4K TV? You can access lots of ultra-high definition content: Netflix, Vudu, and more. Thus far, Google Play Movies hasn’t supported it. Yet the app is getting an update that will unlock NVIDIA’s high-performance graphics in the devices. Users will be able to take […]
HBO Go, HBO’s app for those who have a cable subscription, recently received some big features to its mobile and TV apps which should improve the user experience quite a bit. WHAT’S NEW • Pick up watching a series where you left off • Continuously watch your favorite series with the new automated binge mode […]
Kodi is meant to be a universal media player, with almost everything being customizable through add-ons. It works on many different platforms, so doesn’t always take advantage of each platform’s unique features. On Android TV, for instance, the app has existed, but only in isolation. Many of the great features of Android TV – recommendations, voice […]
The all-in-one media player app Kodi has support for a lot of different types of media sources, although Netflix has been one that has required numerous workarounds. The reason is due to DRM. Kodi has has some support for Widevine DRM for a while, but not enough to entirely support the service. That’s changing due […]
Funimation is working on an Android TV App for Funimation Now
Let’s face it, Anime is king. People love it. People also love CrunchyRoll which has already had an established Android TV app as well as a chromecast feature in their mobile app. Funimation has a chromecast feature, but no Android TV App. That’s soon to change, as reports from Funimation’s forums state that they are […]
Android TV Grows Bigger in India, JioCinema Launches with TV Support
Googler Marc Bächinger has hinted that Android TV is going to have more influence in India, following in a larger effort to move the country to smartphones with their Android One program. Android TV to become big in India! Lots of partner on it already. Now back home. pic. — Marc Bächinger March 25, […]
Plex is a popular media server that enables users to stream their content from their computer to their TV along with content from certain cloud sources. The company just published a new update to their Android app for phones and TVs that makes a number of performance fixes for Android TV users. It also adds […]
CNNgo is a way that cable subscribers can continue to watch CNN shows and news on their phones, tablets, and other devices. However, an exclusive report from Variety hints at an upcoming change to the service that should attract more users. The CNNgo app will start showing original shows that will be free for anyone […]
Twitter has continued to boost their live streaming capabilities through their app. In addition to sports like the NFL, they are now partnering with ESL and DreamHack, two major e-sport leagues. As e-sports continue to grow in popularity, having these deals will allow Twitter to continue becoming a major media organization. The deal will include […]
The SPMC app, a fork of Kodi, has been adding Android TV features on top of the regular Kodi application. The app just received an update to version 16.6 which fixes a number of issues and introduces two new features. First is the “Now Playing” card that shows up as the first card in your […]
For a while rumors have been swarming that YouTube executives were making deals with networks for a sort of over-the-top cable service called Unplugged. This service, which would be $35, would blend together traditional media with original YouTube videos (and YouTube Red content) for a novel experience. Today, YouTube unveiled YouTube TV at an event […]