Neowin News Feed for: Cast

Google Chrome finally receives ability to cast local files, currently limited to Beta channel

Abhay V — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:46:01 +0000

The ability to cast local files finally arrives on Google Chrome, currently being tested in the Beta channel with a few users. The feature can also be forced by switching the right flags on Chrome. Read more...

Google fixes bug that had caused Wi-Fi disconnections

Paul Hill — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:34:01 +0000

Google has begun rolling out a new version of its Google Play Services app to supported Android devices. The roll-out that began on Thursday will prevent Google Cast from locking up your router. Read more...

Google's hardware and software causing Wi-Fi disconnects

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:06:01 +0000

Google's Cast functionality is causing wireless network disconnections, thanks to overloading routers with packets causing bits of the router to shut down. TP-Link has issued new firmware. Read more...

HTC Vive peripheral lets you ditch wires, move around untethered - yours for $220

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:06:01 +0000

A start-up under HTC has created a peripheral making the Vive virtual reality headset wireless. Reportedly, there's no difference between the tethered and untethered version in terms of latency. Read more...

Google will rebrand its Cast app to Google Home, in tie-in with smart speaker system

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:02:01 +0000

The cast app, used to control Chromecasts and stream media to other devices, is getting a rebrand. Going forward it will be called Google Home, a tie-in with the smart speaker system. Read more...

Google Cast now available to everyone using Chrome

Steven Parker — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:04:41 +0000

Although Cast for Chrome launched back in July, it has seen a staggered roil out and various improvements over that time, now the company has announced it is available to everyone. Read more...

More Universal apps show up on the Xbox One including Netflix, Hulu and Cast

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:00:01 +0000

The first Universal Windows 10 app showed up on the Xbox One earlier this month, but a few more have now made an appearance for those running the latest version of the preview OS. Read more...

Telltale Games unveils casting and character details for its upcoming Batman game

Usama Jawad — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:02:01 +0000

Telltale Games has shed new light on its upcoming Batman game, detailing the cast featured in the role-playing title Batman - The Telltale Series, which will be available in summer 2016. Read more...

Analysts Cast Doubt on 20% Mac Market Share Claims

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 02:18:26 +0000

Data from two leading research firms has cast doubt on claims that Apple's retail market share has reached 21%, a claim originating from a 1394 Trade Association release praising Apple's use of Firewire 800 ports... Read more...

Hosting Partners Cast Wary Eye At Microsoft Office Live

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:15:02 +0000

With Microsoft's Office Live open for business, its shadow looms large over other hosted collaboration and e-mail services for small businesses. Many of these hosting partners had been recruited by Microsoft to offer SharePoint- and... Read more...

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars Gets All-Star Cast

Todd Tanner — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:16:51 +0000

Battlestar Galactica's Six and Sharon in Command & Conquer 3? Sign me up. Here's the scoop from Voodoo Extreme: Electronic Arts today announced that the highly-anticipated Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars (C&C... Read more...

Need for Speed Carbon Cast Revealed

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:30:33 +0000

EA today confirmed the role of Emmanuelle Vaugier in the latest title in the series. The TV actress best known for appearances in "Smallville", "Two and a Half Men" and let's not forget "House of... Read more...

Batman Begins film cast joins game

Marcel Klum — Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:56:03 +0000

Multiplatform movie tie-in will feature likenesses of Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, and Oscar nominee Morgan Freeman. Electronic Arts' latest movie-based game loaded up on voice talent today. Batman Begins,... Read more...

Half-Life 2 voice cast revealed

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:12:04 +0000

As Half-Life 2 is nearing its distribution period, they are taking the necessary steps to reach them. Today Valve revealed who will play the voices in Half-Life 2. As a sign Half-Life 2 is trundling... Read more...