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Plex for Android 3.0 leaves beta and arrives in the Play Store

By Robert Nelson
on 29 May, 2013

Plex had been teasing an updated Android app for some time now. Those teasers began back in mid-February, however the teasing has since come to an end and Plex for Android v3.0 has left the beta period and as a result -- it is now available for all users. The Plex app can be found in the Play Store and it brings support for devices running Android 3.2 or later.

Google Nexus Q to be a no show at Google I/O

By Cory Gunther
on 13 May, 2013

Completely overpriced and randomly announced last year was the short-lived debut of the Google Nexus Q media device. After being announced nearly a year ago at I/O 2012, then later canceled, we were hoping for some sort of rebound device or revamped Nexus Q this year. Sadly it sounds like that won't be happening. At least according to a few anonymous sources.

Time Warner Cable TV app to get remote streaming update

By Shane McGlaun
on 8 May, 2013

Being able to stream your favorite television programs and movies to your mobile device when you're outside the home is a great capability. You might not always take advantage of it, but in those times when you're bored on the bus or at the airport and have nothing to do, being able to stream video content is welcome.

Stable version of XBMC XAF custom build released for Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 6 May, 2013

If you have your eyes on an Android-powered HT PC for the living room, a stable XAF custom build of XBMC is now available for Android users. The people behind the software say that it's the first and only truly end user-friendly release of XBMC available on the Internet. If you're not familiar with XBMC, it is a media center software suite that uses third-party add-ons allowing you to access content available online in formats that are easy-to-use.

Video accounts for 50% of Verizon Wireless network traffic

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Apr, 2013

Coming by way of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference, Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam has said that streaming video now accounts for 50 percent of the network traffic. And extending that out a few years, McAdam believes that streaming video will account for nearly two-thirds by the year 2017.

YouTube may be launching a streaming music service

By Robert Nelson
on 5 Mar, 2013

YouTube related rumors are calling for a subscription based music streaming service. Keep in mind, this is coming in addition to the rumors about Google setting up a subscription streaming service for Android users, one that is expected to be tied in with Google Play. Some of the features are likely to overlap, of course that can probably be said about any two subscription based music services.

Netgear PTV3000 update brings Miracast support for Android devices

By Robert Nelson
on 18 Feb, 2013

Miracast, for those unfamiliar with the name, means you can mirror the display from the device in your hand to your television. In this case we are talking about the Miracast-enabled Netgear PTV3000 meadia streamer and an Android smartphone. And thanks to the recent PTV3000 update -- you can now do just that. This update is currently available for the PTV3000 and brings support for select Android devices.

Plex for Android update teased ahead of public release

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Feb, 2013

It appears as if the Plex for Android app will soon be getting a makeover. In fact, the folks at Plex are describing this as being completely rewritten from scratch and with new features to include lock-screen music controls and global search integration. On the flip side of the new features though, this updated release of Plex for Android will remove support for some older devices.

NVIDIA GRID sets its sights on cloud gaming market

By Eric Abent
on 6 Jan, 2013

NVIDIA's biggest announcement of the night is arguably the reveal of the Tegra 4, but the announcement of NVIDIA GRID is definitely giving the Tegra 4 a run for its money. NVIDIA GRID marks the company's entrance into the cloud gaming market, and though we often associate PCs with cloud gaming services, this is also a big announcement for those playing on tablets and smartphones.

Sky Go spreads: Streaming media for 14 new phones and tablets

By Chris Davies
on 11 Dec, 2012

Sky Go, the satellite entertainment company's Android app for streaming sports, movies, and shows, has been expanded to fourteen new devices, with new phones and tablets adding support for the service. HTC, Google, Samsung, Sony, and LG models have all been brought into the Sky Go fold, along with Android 4.1 and 4.2 Jelly Bean OS support.