Google Chromecast is a small and affordable device that simply plugs into an HDMI port of a high-definition TV and allows you to use a phone, tablet or laptop to “cast” online content to the big TV screen. It works with Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, and Google Play Music, with more apps like Pandora coming soon. In addition to apps like Netflix, one can use Chromecast to bring a broad range of content available on the web to big screen, thanks to a new feature in the Chrome browser that allows you to project any browser tab to a TV.
To ensure a great Chromecast experience over time, Google has built Google Cast, a technology that enables developers to build consistent, intuitive multi-screen experiences across mobile devices and TVs. A handful of early developers are already working on enabling Google Cast technology in their apps, so more supported apps are coming soon. And while the Chromecast device is the first instantiation of Google Cast, Google expects the technology to be embedded in a range of hardware from its partners in the future.
Unlike in cases of other streaming solutions, users can still multitask – send emails or surf the web – while enjoying what’s on the TV screen. It works across platforms, including Google Android tablets and smartphones, Apple’s iPhones and iPads, Chrome for Mac and Microsoft Windows (more to come), so a personal device is also a remote control.
The Chromecast device is available for $35 on Google Play, Amazon.com and BestBuy.com. It will be available in Best Buy retail stores across the U.S. starting July 28. For a limited time, customers will also get three months of Netflix included.
Nigeria leads Africa in smartphone adoption, driven by improved internet connectivity and affordable devices. Key factors include the country’s large population, urbanization, and mobile brands catering to various income levels. Popular brands like Tecno, Infinix, Redmi, and Itel offer budget-friendly options, while premium brands like Samsung and Apple attract those seeking advanced features. As … Continue reading Consumer Technology: Smartphone Penetration in Nigeria
Nigeria’s e-commerce and digital payments sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years, thanks to increased internet penetration and a youthful, tech-savvy population. This boom is powered by major e-commerce and digital payment services like Jumia and Konga, along with Paystack, Flutterwave, and Paga, which are bridging gaps in Nigeria’s primarily cash-based economy. Read more … Continue reading Consumer Technology: E-commerce and Digital Payments
Nigeria’s demand for fast and reliable internet connection continues to grow, as more people become dependent on the web for work, learning, and entertainment. In recent years, a high-speed option—fibre-optic-based broadband –has become available in the country. Thousands of households now patronize a Fibre-to-the-Home provider, which installs cabling and other infrastructure that makes ultra-fast … Continue reading 7 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Fibre to the Home Provider in Nigeria
As is the case in every other sector, employers in the technology space demand that professionals who work for them produce excellent output. Whether it’s designing an application or rebuilding a website, results ought to be delivered on time and via the right means. Meeting such expectations requires that you apply smart productivity hacks … Continue reading 8 Productivity Hacks for Tech Professionals
Google Chromecast is a small and affordable device that simply plugs into an HDMI port of a high-definition TV and allows you to use a phone, tablet or laptop to “cast” online content to the big TV screen. It works with Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, and Google Play Music, with more apps like Pandora coming soon. In addition to apps like Netflix, one can use Chromecast to bring a broad range of content available on the web to big screen, thanks to a new feature in the Chrome browser that allows you to project any browser tab to a TV.
To ensure a great Chromecast experience over time, Google has built Google Cast, a technology that enables developers to build consistent, intuitive multi-screen experiences across mobile devices and TVs. A handful of early developers are already working on enabling Google Cast technology in their apps, so more supported apps are coming soon. And while the Chromecast device is the first instantiation of Google Cast, Google expects the technology to be embedded in a range of hardware from its partners in the future.
Unlike in cases of other streaming solutions, users can still multitask – send emails or surf the web – while enjoying what’s on the TV screen. It works across platforms, including Google Android tablets and smartphones, Apple’s iPhones and iPads, Chrome for Mac and Microsoft Windows (more to come), so a personal device is also a remote control.
The Chromecast device is available for $35 on Google Play, Amazon.com and BestBuy.com. It will be available in Best Buy retail stores across the U.S. starting July 28. For a limited time, customers will also get three months of Netflix included.
