Roku is launching a screen mirroring feature for a select number of Windows 8.1 and Android devices, allowing users to beam content from their mobile devices (and Windows 8.1 PCs) to a TV via the Roku 3 or Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI Version). Once you turn on mirroring for your phone, tablet or laptop, you…
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Whatever millennials! Susan Sarandon and Jimmy Kimmel prove that the selfie is older than you think
If millennials had their way, they’d like to have you believe that they are the ones who invented the selfie. I mean how could anyone born before the advent of digital cameras even conceive of taking a picture of themselves? Front-facing cameras weren’t even a thing yet! And don’t even get me started on developing the…
Classic 1980’s Tom Hanks Film Big Free From Google Play Store
Remember that 80’s classic which featured Tom Hanks jumping around on a life-size keyboard and a creepy fortune-telling machine? That’s right, you guessed it, Big. The film is now available for free from the Google Play Store, in HD no less. This deal comes just one day after the Google Play Store’s second birthday, when…
Apple’s Streaming Music Service iTunes Radio Now Available in Australia
Apple’s streaming music service iTunes Radio is now available in Australia. This marks the first country outside of the U.S. to gain access to iTunes radio, a free internet radio streaming service which features music from the iTunes Store and offers over 100 curated stations based on your listening preferences. It has been rumored that…
Snoop Lion and Major Lazer Go 8-Bit in “Get Away” – Watch It Here!
Snoop Lion teamed up with Major Lazer for his new reggae sound and his Reincarnation album. The former Doggy Dogg and Diplo’s dancehall project have come out with a new video for their song “Get Away” and fans of classic gaming should enjoy it immensely. You can check it out below! The video was released…
Instagram Direct Debuts, Send Videos and Photos Directly To Friends
Get ready for some new features to be hitting Instagram later today, as the Facebook owned company has just announced a new feature called Instagram Direct, which will allow you to send videos and photos directly to friends or any user of your choice. It’s a welcome feature for some, and will add another layer…
Apple TV Updated With New Channels: ABC, Bloomberg and Crackle Added
While we didn’t see a new Apple TV at Apple’s WWDC last year, Apple is by no means writing the platform off. A number of channels have been added to Apple TV today, keeping the streaming media box competitive against the likes of Roku and Google TV enabled streaming boxes. Apple added the ability to…
Chromecast adds new apps including Plex, Vevo, Songza & more!
Great news for you Google Chromecast streamers out there. The search giant has added up to 10 new compatible apps to mirror content to your television, including Plex, Vevo, Songza, and more. The biggest addition is Plex as users can now play local files synced with their Plex media library from iOS, Android, or Chrome.…
Google Glass Adds Stereo Headphones and Play Music Integration
Google Glass is getting another incremental improvement and this time it’s all about the music. Google will be offering special stereo ear buds for Glass and adding integration with Google Play Music! Now you can say, “OK Google, listen to Gucci Mane!” with your hands free! The music-centric upgrades are part of a push from…
Hump Day Funnies: Star Wars’ Jar Jar Binks Dies, Finally!
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the death of Jar Jar Binks! The annoying Gungan has been tormenting Star Wars fans since the release of Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace back in 1999. One amazing soul has taken some deleted footage from The Phantom Menace and sent Jar Jar Binks to…