This week on Simulcast 227, we are talking about Google Fiber, I/O, HCE, Titanfall, and a tale of 16 Instagrams.

We’ll talk about it all, right here, on the Simulcast.

Google

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  Android mirroring to Chromecast coming soon?

  
  
  
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  Amazon selling Chromecast for $30 w/ Prime Shipping

  
  
  
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  HTC announces Advantage protection program

  
  
  
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  Samsung announces 4.4.2 upgrade list, timer begins

  
  
  
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  Galaxy S5 will feature a fingerprint sensor

  
  
  
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  GoogleFiber exploring expansion to 34 new cities in 9 urban hubs

  
  
  
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  Google I/O 2014 set for June 25&26th

  
  
  
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  Mastercard and Visa looking to utilize Host Card Emulation (HCE) NFC support in KitKat

  
  
  

Gaming

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  Titanfall Beta wraps up

  
  
  
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  Microsoft Announces Xbox One Headset Adapter Release in March 2014

  
  
  

Misc

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  Facebook buying Whatsapp for 16 Instagrams

  
  
  

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Listener Emails

Hey guys,

Just a quick take on Windows 8, it’s not so great on desktops or non touch screen laptops.  8.1 helped a little allowing direct booting into the desktop.  I think the only area Windows 8 has shined for me at least is on tablets.  I have a Clover Trail windows 8 tablet, and I love it.  I use a variety of media stuff with it including the Hulu website, iTunes, Netflix, and Xbox Video.  Haven’t tried Google Play movies yet via chrome, but I will eventually.  Just wanted to comment since you didn’t know anyone that likes Windows 8.  Don’t worry, I’m still an Android fan rocking my Note 3.  Keep up the great work.

Rob (@brat1475)

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Patrick – Titanfall Beta, Duck Dynasty, Winter Olympics

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