Google has sold 55 million Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices. Rick Osterloh, Google’s hardware chief, made the announcement about the cheap wireless video dongle during Google’s Pixel 2 event in San Francisco on Wednesday. The device lets users steam Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to TVs using …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Does it call to you? Do you have clothes to model? CNET Did you, an iPhone aficionado, look at the Pixel 2 and salivate? Please don’t worry. There’s an ad for that. No sooner had Google released its new Pixel 2 phone than it uploaded …
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What if you could take a consumer drone, douse it with growth serum, and make it big enough to fly around in? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superdrone! That’s a brainstorm that seems to have occurred to a good number of people — including, now, the makers of the AK-47 assault rifle. Kalashnikov Concern, part of Russian defense …
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Video-sharing website Vimeo said Tuesday that it will acquire live video-streaming service Livestream and launch a new streaming service called Vimeo Live. IAC-owned Vimeo didn’t disclose financial details for the acquisition of the Brooklyn-based company, which says it serves up live videos to 50 million viewers from customers such as Spotify and Dow Jones. Once the deal closes, Livestream’s technology …
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Apple, Apple, Apple. Yes, we’re capping off the week with yet another show about Apple. This time, we break down the pros and cons of the Apple TV with our own expert, David Katzmaier, in a pre-recorded segment. Special guest Carrier Milhalcik is also on hand to weigh in. Apple TV was the other announcement to land alongside the new …
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How do you show love and support for your favorite YouTube Gaming videos? Well, now you can do it with money. YouTube Gaming fans can now directly give money to their favorite eligible creators with sponsorships, the company said Tuesday. A monthly $4.99 payment gives fans perks such as custom emoji and access to exclusive live chats. Fans can also …
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It’s been a long time since Apple TV was considered a “hobby.” That’s what it was considered by the company, which saw it as an experiment in the early days of the internet-connected set-top box. But after a big push in 2015 with the introduction of its own software — tvOS — Apple has grown increasingly serious about getting the …
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Android Oreo is finally here to sweeten up your phone. The mobile software update brings a number of under-the-hood changes, which promise to improve battery life and performance. But there are a few other cosmetic and usability features as well, and you’ll certainly notice them first. Unfortunately, Oreo is only rolling out to Google Pixels ($695 at Amazon) or Nexus …
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The Galaxy Note 8 is a great phone, but there are some reasons for you to give it a second thought. It’s the Android phone out there, but it’s unclear if it will remain the champ, according to CNET reviewer Jessica Dolcourt in her full review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. It’s got a ton of features and a …
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YouTube is trying to make your livestreaming more about the moment and less about the technicalities. YouTube Live is adding new features. Sergei Konkov/Getty Updates to YouTube Live that launch Tuesday will bring more streaming power to your iPhone or iPad, help you moderate comments, and stream with less of a delay, Kurt Wilms, product lead for YouTube Live, said …
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