RDIO now available via Google Chromecast

Rdio, the groundbreaking digital music service that has reinvented the way people discover, play, and share music, today announced that its service is now available on Google's Chromecast.

"Rdio on Google Chromecast marks another milestone in Rdio's commitment to delivering the best music experience everywhere," said Anthony Bay, chief executive officer of Rdio. "Music fans can access Rdio's massive catalog of over 20 million songs or start a station easily, all from Chromecast on their TV."

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How to: Top 10 Tips for Android from Google Canada

Flexibility, customization and variety are what make the Android OS stand out and while there's a lot one can do with their Android device, there's a lot of functionality that's buried deep within the system that might be easy to miss. Google Canada has shared the top 10 Android tips for users wanting to get the most out of their devices. Hit jump for the full rundown. 

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Google's Chromecast officially available for Canadians

At long last, Google's answer to Apple TV, the Google Chromecast, is officially available for Canadians. The WiFi-ready TV add-on, thus far, has only been available north of the border, though many-a-canuck have bought it and used it here since it first launched. At just $39, which is four dollars more than what it costs in the US, Canadians are now 'officially' able to push content from their iOS or Android phone, directly to their HDMI-ready TV's.

Chromecast also works on other Google products like Chrome to push content directly from your PC or laptop to a nearby TV.

Learn more or pick-up via Amazon.ca or Google Play here

Google sanctioned LG G Watch is the Nexus of Android smartwatches

LG Electronics has confirmed that it working together with Google on LG G Watch powered by Android Wear, which extends the Android platform to wearables.

LG G Watch will be compatible with a wide range of Android smartphones and will present relevant information to users just when they need it or whenever they say “OK Google” to ask questions or get stuff done. As one of Google’s lead partners in this effort, LG is planning to introduce its first watch powered by Android Wear in the second quarter of 2014.

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