If you’re cooking a special meal for the family, heading out for a picnic in the park, or staying in for a day of entertainment this Mother’s Day, check out these apps that look great on Google TV that can make her day even better.
A Special Meal for Mom
Kraft Foods Cooking School will give you just what you need to spice up your Mother’s Day meal. Browse recipes and watch cooking videos on your big screen to get some inspiration for your dish. Whether you're cooking up a big brunch for the whole family or baking a tasty treat, you’ll find a variety of creative dishes with Kraft. Check out Chow TV on your Google TV for cooking tips and how-to’s. Watch Cooking with Grandma and learn how to make Italian gnocchi with Grandma Paola, or put your baking hat on and learn how to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie. If cooking isn’t your thing, you may like “The Easiest Way” for recipes that just about anyone can pull off. A Picnic in the ParkIf you're planning a picnic, don’t let the weather interfere with your outing. Take a peek at the forecast on your Google TV with the Accuweather app. You can find the current and extended forecasts for any of your usual spots or favorite locales, as colorful weather images pop on your big screen. With the side bar menu you can quickly jump to weather maps, lifestyle content, videos, and weather news.
A Movie DayIf you want to stay in this Mother’s Day, use Plex to bring Mom all of the entertainment she could ask for. Browse through your personal media collection on the sleek Plex home screen on your Google TV and choose one of Mom’s favorite movies. Put on “The Incredibles” for a movie the whole family can enjoy, or if British drama strikes her fancy, check out “The King’s Speech.” With Plex, you can also stream content from a variety of online sources. A Trip Down Memory LaneCreate a Pandora playlist based on mom’s favorite artist and then use the Photos for Google TV app to reminisce with Mom by watching a slideshow of all your favorite memories. You can upload your favorite family photos to Picasa and then view them on your Google TV. Google+ Instant Upload lets you take photos with your mobile while you’re on the go and check them out on your TV when you get home. Snap a few pics during your picnic in the park and they’ll be waiting for you on your Google TV when you get back home ready to share with your family on your big screen. How will you pamper Mom this weekend? Tell us on our Google+ Page. And if you found this post helpful, please share it with your friends. To download Kraft, Accuweather, Plex, Pandora, Photos, visit the Google Play Store. Find Chow TV in the Spotlight app on Google TV.Posted by Catherine Liang, Google TV Product Marketing Manager
Guest to the Google TV blog, Rob DeMillo, CTO of Revision3, shares his insights on Revision3 content for Google TV.
Remember those funny jokes your friends used to tell in college? You know, the ones that tend to have references to Star Craft or Magic The Gathering? Well, if you’re a fan of that kind of humor, then check out Revision3 on your Google TV.
Revision3 has a wide selection of great shows to choose from. Watch reviews on the latest apps, games, and movies, or enjoy hilarious interviews and talk shows with some pretty awesome personalities. If you’re not sure what to watch, check out Best of Revision3 for a collection of all the best clips in one place. Watch Revision3 in your living room with your Google TV, or if you’re on the go, you can watch from your mobile phone or tablet. Stay Up To Date On All The Latest TechnologyIf you’re in the market for a new phone or looking for cool games and apps, check out Revision3 shows like Geek Beat.TV, App Judgment, or Tekzilla. They’ll keep you entertained for hours with their subtle mixtures of humor and gadget talk. Find out the latest tips like how to become a human meme with Memefier and identify your most popular tweets with twtrland.
What’s Hot And TrendingIf you want to be aware of all the social happenings in the world including movies and reviews, then check out Revision3 shows like The Totally Rad Show or Breakin’ It Down. In The Totally Rad Show, learn factoids like how there’s an alien in every episode of South Park, where Alex Albrecht, Dan Trachtenberg, and Jeff Cannata give it to you straight with a dose of sarcasm and foolish humor. In Breakin’ It Down, Catherine Reitman brings you move reviews with a bite. Find out what she really thinks of Peeta’s casting in The Hunger Games or if the action scenes lived up to their previews in Wrath of the Titans.Sit back, grab a cold soda, and enjoy Revision3, available in the Google Play Store.
Blog post by Rob DeMillo, CTO of Revision3
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