If you sat down to watch your favorite show recently only to find your Chromecast remote not working, you are definitely not alone. A growing number of Chromecast with Google TV users are reporting a frustrating issue where their physical voice remotes suddenly drop their connection and refuse to pair back up with the streaming […]

World Cup Piracy: Automated Piracy Blocking Risks “Breaking the Internet”
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, a major tech industry group is issuing a stern warning: aggressive, automated internet-blocking systems designed to stop illegal streaming could accidentally take completely legal websites offline.
The…

Ditch Plex Bloat: Cinaura Is the Ultimate Serverless Media Player for Android TV
If you are tired of modern media streaming setups cluttered with forced algorithmic recommendations, sponsored content rows, and intrusive ads, an emerging app called Cinaura is taking a refreshing, privacy-first path. Built strictly for the…

Google TV Streamer 4K Update Adds Thread 1.4 Support and New Smart Home Features
Google has released a new software update for the Google TV Streamer 4K, introducing enhanced smart home functionality through support for Thread 1.4. While the device is primarily known for streaming movies, TV shows, and live content,…

How to Watch FIFA 2026 World Cup for Free From Anywhere (Step-by-Step)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is making history as the biggest tournament ever: 48 teams, 16 host cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico, and a massive 104 matches. If you are a football fan, you are probably wondering how to catch all the action…

Automation Rules: Inside YouTube’s 2.5 Billion Copyright Claim Surge
YouTube’s automated copyright machinery reached an unprecedented milestone in 2025, handling over 2.5 billion claims via its proprietary Content ID system. According to the platform’s latest Transparency Report, this represents a 14% year-over-year…

DevCon 2026 – Barcelona Revisited – Part II
So, here we are, back in the room after a day of sidebar meetings, coding, hacking, experimenting, and general conferencing. Time for some more structured sessions, starting with some of our partner projects.
Chewitt started us off with…

