Quick Hits: The CES 2016 mid-week edition
Brief news items and worthy reads about the latest happenings from CES 2016. Sony debuts a turntable; New Google Cast partners; and new products from Pioneer. Continue Reading
Google Cast
Spotify reportedly won’t be joining new Google Cast service
In sharing the news of Google Cast from CES, we noted that the tech giant could face an uphill battle getting both streaming audio services and hardware companies to sign on to its vision for at-home listening. Less than a week after the announcement, Google Cast already has a major player that’s not interested: Spotify. Continue Reading
Google enters the field of WiFi speakers with Google Cast
Google is kicking off CES with a major musical announcement. The company is launching new software called Google Cast that will stream audio content directly to speakers. The initial partnerships include Pandora, Rdio, iHeartRadio, NPR One, and, unsurprisingly, Google Play Music. More tie-ups are in the works, CNET reported. Continue Reading