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Nomadix Expands Hotel TV Casting With New Version of Google Chromecast
Nomadix | December 5, 2023
Solution Addresses Industry Changes from Google and Netflix without Disruption or Unnecessary Upgrades LOS ANGELES – December 5, 2023 — Nomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced the expansion of its TV Casting solution. The hospitality industry has been facing two major TV Casting challenges: the end of sale for Chromecast v3 and the Netflix account-sharing policy changes. Nomadix solved both with its latest release, making it simple for guests to enjoy their own shows, including Netflix, on its hospitality-focused Nomadix Casting platform. Customizable to align with each hotel’s brand and wi...
Ruling Against Google Chromecast Has Major Implications for Hotel Industry
Mark Munger | November 8, 2023
By Mark Munger With my work in the hospitality industry, I have designed and implemented a variety of in-room technology. One piece of this technology is the guest’s ability to “cast” the video from a local device to the TV in their room. Chromecast is the most popular method for casting and a court ruling earlier this year raised concerns about the legality of using Chromecast. A July 2023 court ruling found Google's Chromecast devices infringe patents held by Touchstream Technologies, a New York based company. While few took notice, this could have wide-ranging impacts on the hospitality sector. Google filed an appeal in Septemb...
GuestTek Integrates Samsung’s Tizen Powered Hospitality Televisions Including MyMedia Chromecast-Based Solution
October 31, 2017
Calgary, Alberta – October 31, 2017 – GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd. and their strategic partner, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., are pleased to announce GuestTek's investment in Samsung's new Tizen platform. The companies have been partners for years, and they continue to provide hotels ever evolving state-of-the-art in-room entertainment solutions. The leader of GuestTek's Tizen integration team, Michael McCarthy, Global Director of Media and Mobile, is pleased with Samsung's commitment to the hospitality industry. "The integration project is running well and I look forward to proceeding with our first trial si...
