Group items tagged Android - Social TV and Film

shared by Carri Bugbee on 11 Oct 13 - No Cached

Three years after launching the first generation of Google TV devices, Google is now looking to rid itself of the brand and realign its smart TV platform efforts more closely with Android. The move is part admission that Google TV failed, part hope that Android will eventually find its place in the living room.
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They are calling it ‘Android TV.’”
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Google announced earlier this year that it would update Google TV to the latest version of Android, which would allow developers to use the same APIs available on mobile devices.
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Google recently announced the latest version of Android, code-named KitKat, which could be available as early as next week.
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So why did Google finally decide to rid itself of the brand? The upgrade to the latest version of Android seems to be the main factor, but chances are that the surprising success of Chromecast made the decision even easier.
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Not only was Chromecast sold out for weeks, it’s currently the number one selling electronics device on Amazon ,
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shared by Carri Bugbee on 25 Jul 13 - No Cached

Chromecast lets your stream online content to your TV and control it via your new Nexus 7 (also introduced today, along with Android 4.3) or any Android device running version 2.3 or later
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Unlike Apple's AirPlay, which can stream content directly from mobile devices to Apple TV, Chromecast pulls content from the cloud. The benefit: If the person initiating the Chromecast leaves the house, someone else can continue controlling the viewing experience with a different Cast-enabled device. It also won't drain the battery of your device.
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Like most Google TV devices, it comes with a separate and overly complex remote control. The remote control for Chromecast will be your favorite mobile device (yes, it even beats your iPhone). It's very un-remote like: No special interface or buttons. Since Chromecast revolves around apps, the app remains the interface. If you know Netflix, you know how to work Chromecast.
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By the way, I wasn't certain that Chromecast marked the end of Google TV until I saw its still-in-beta ability to project Chrome web tabs onto any HDTV. Simply open a tab and choose the Cast icon. Even better, you only see the tab — not your whole desktop or mobile device home screen. This is smart and vastly simpler than trying to navigate the Web on Google TV
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The clear hurdle, though, is whether or not TV manufacturers "burned" by Google TV can trust Google again with living room tech.
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shared by Carri Bugbee on 25 Jan 13 - No Cached

Ooyala announced a new Twitter Video Card Solution, built in close collaboration with Twitter, that lets Ooyala customers quickly and easily embed videos directly into their Twitter stream for instant playback. The solution was certified by Twitter
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Perhaps most importantly for our customers, the solution opens the door to distribute AND monetize video content delivered via Twitter across desktops and mobile devices (including iOS and Android). 
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shared by Carri Bugbee on 01 Nov 12 - No Cached

shared by Carri Bugbee on 16 Nov 11 - No Cached

A broad consortium of TV station groups have banded together for what may be the most ambitious effort yet to establish a dominant brand in the sprawling social-TV space.
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second-screen experience bringing together consumers and companion content for Web browsers and tablet apps operating on both iOs and Android systems
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