Joining the rising number of services and devices with support for Google's $35 dongle, users of Redbox Instant's Android app can now "cast" to big screens.
Google added the new functionality to the Drive service yesterday. Up until now, only a select few beta users could cast presentations using the dongle.
The Chromecast home screen is currently locked down from being altered by users, but information revealed by a Reddit user indicates that may change soon.
The Walmart-owned movie rental and streaming service announced today via its blog that users will soon be able to use the Google dongle for Vudu TV-viewing.
The AllCast app is back, using DLNA to let Android users stream pictures and videos to compatible devices sych as Roku and Apple TV boxes, smart TVs and more.
Google announced it will be opening Chromecast's SDK to developers, releasing it internationally, and also plans for casting to become a standard protocol.
Chromecast announced today the release of 10 new apps for its Chromecast streaming dongle. Highlights include cloud-based services like RealPlayer and Plex.
Chromecast announced the addition of Hulu to its compatible apps. The service will go live this Wednesday, and will require a subscription to Hulu Plus.
Roku's addition of the DIAL protocol will allow users to control its devices and stream content directly from a smartphone or tablet, similar to Chromecast.
Apple will reportedly update its Apple TV hardware so that media can be streamed from the cloud. It will also allow users to stream to others' Apple TVs.
The Chromecast has already been pitted against the Apple TV and Roku, but can its cheap and minimalistic features convert HTPC users to something simpler?