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  • External players support (MX player, etc…) fix for XBMC on Android: perfect HD with no compromise

    This is a fix for external player support on the latest Android version of XBMC. This fixes the possibility to run MX Player on the latest Gotham build. Not interested in the technical details? Scroll to the bottom of the article for the download link. I’ve mentioned before that one of the great things about […]

  • Airplay Mirroring works with your Raspberry Pi

    I been playing with the Raspberry pi again and found a new beta app to turn it in to a apple tv. The developer huisinro has been working on a new remote display product, called rPlay. In short, rPlay v1.0 supports Apple’s Airplay protocol, including the latest Airplay Mirroring technology, so you will be able […]

  • How to: XBMC with perfect HD (1080p) support on Android (mk802 III)

    Update: I created an updated version of this article with a more recent build, you probably want to check it out now: http://makesmarttv.net/external-players-support-mx-player-etc-fix-for-xbmc-on-android-perfect-hd-with-no-compromise/ Important note: The following tutorial should work on any android device. Although we tested on a specific model below, we would love your feedback if it works fine (or not) with your […]

  • How to watch Amazon Instant Video in Europe (on your PS3 or any other device)

    I’ve blogged recently a lot about how I fell in love with Netflix’s service, and watching their US content despite living outside of the US. One of the issues with Netflix however is that they don’t necessarily have *all* the most recent content. Amazon Instant Video is a nice alternative, as they offer more options […]

  • Make any Android dongle a Chromecast with this awesome app

    A few weeks ago when Chromecast was released, I claimed that the device in itself was not revolutionary, only the DIAL protocol was. You can read about it here. Sebastian Mauer, the creator of the Cheapcast Android app, proves me right. Several weeks ago, I said, and I quote: I don’t really see what would […]

  • If you think Chromecast is cheap and revolutionary, you’ve not been paying attention for the past 12 months

    When Google revealed Chromecast, in a brilliantly orchestrated marketing announce, the “usual suspects” of technology blogs were all extremely enthusiastic. Head over to mainstream blogs’ technical reviews if you need to be convinced. If you read what these guys have to write, the Chromecast is a tiny revolution at an insanely low cost. They go […]

  • Review: Cloudnetgo CR9, Quad Core Android Mini PC

    The cloudnetgo cr9 is a Mini Android PC on a stick. For those who join us for the first time, these are super tiny PCs that you plug to your TV’s HDMI port in order to transform your dumb TV into a smart TV. As these sticks run Android, you basically get access to all […]

  • How to watch Netflix in Europe, on iPad or any other device

    Netflix is by far the most successful streaming website in the US, and for a good reason: they have lots of content, a very reasonable monthly fee, and their service works on pretty much every electronic device in my home except my Roomba. The only “issue” with Netflix is that it’s only available in the […]

  • Review: MK702 II Air Mouse

    For those who don’t know Rikomagic yet, they are the company behind the MK802 series, mini computers running android that allow you to turn any TV into a smart TV. They also sell accessories for computers, and when I bought their MK802 IV, (my review here), they also suggested the MK702 II remote controller/ air […]

  • Follow us on Twitter for a chance to win a MK802IV (Quad Core Mini PC)

    We’ve been around for quite a while now thanks to you guys who visit this site regularly, and it’s time for us to give back. We’re having a simple contest to let one of you win Rikomagic’s latest Quad core Mini PC, the MK802 IV. The MK802 IV is an extremely advanced mini PC with […]