This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we have a little hardware and a little software, with two new Chromebook releases, a new Chromecast, a feature coming soon to Google Photos, and a Chromebook feature request from Robby. For the first half of the show, we focus on the two new Chromebook releases: the kind […]
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A new, updated 4K Chromecast w/Google TV is on the way
Finally, the original Chromecast with Google TV is set to get the update it sorely needs at this point. We heard rumblings of this sort of release back in September and again in March, an inside source has now confirmed to 9to5 Google that an updated Chromecast with Google TV 4K is all set for […]
Continue ReadingChromecast users win as Meta brings back casting support to Quest 2 and 3
Since we first bought the Meta Quest 2 a few years ago, some of my absolute favorite experiences with the device have been due to the Chromecast support baked in. Whether it’s watching someone experience standing face-to-face with Darth Vader for the first time or my entire family huddled around the same screen as we […]
Continue ReadingGoogle announces exciting new Chromecast features at CES 2024
Hold onto your popcorn, cord-cutters, because Google announced some exciting Chromecast news at CES 2024! Most exciting, the magic of Fast Pair is coming to Chromecast with Google TV! Fast Pair has been a fan-favorite feature on Chromebooks for a while now and Google is rolling it out to Chromecast with Google TV “in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Chromecast with Google TV is only $20 but I still wouldn’t buy it
It’s that time of year when you can get great deals on all sorts of tech, from the newly released Chromebook Plus models to smart home speakers and now, the Chromecast with Google TV. This affordable streaming device from Google is currently available at a discounted price of $20, a $10 drop from its original […]
Continue ReadingThe next Chromecast with Google TV could get a solid performance upgrade
We’ve already heard rumblings of a new Chromecast with Google TV, but my initial reaction to that news was mostly a bit of confusion. With the new Onn. Google TV box at Walmart giving users 4K with the full-blown Google TV interface, what is Google left to do in this space to command their standard […]
Continue ReadingIt’s about time: Sony officially adds PlayStation 4 and 5 game streaming to your 4K Chromecast
If you’ve ever wanted the freedom to play your PS5 or PS4 games in another room of the house without uprooting your console, Sony’s got some good news for you on their PlayStation Blog this week. The PS Remote Play feature, which previously allowed streaming of your PlayStation games to devices like Android and iOS […]
Continue ReadingAn updated Chromecast with Google TV may be on the way: here’s what I’d love to see
Thanks to a sweet find by Mishaal Rahman over on Twitter/X, it looks like a new Chromecast with Google TV might be on the way sooner than later. We talked about some rumblings of a new device all the way back at the beginning of the year, but a new video that has surfaced in […]
Continue ReadingHow to cast to any Chromebook like a Chromecast with the CastReceiver app
Casting content from one device to another has become an expected behavior with our devices for a little while now. Google’s proprietary version of this action – Google Cast – powers the well-known Chromecast devices and has been at the forefront of content casting for years at this point. But what if I told you […]
Continue ReadingNetflix game streaming is coming to your Chromecast with Google TV, PC, and more
I’ve been critical of Netflix’s attempts to transition from a movie streaming service to a game publisher and provider. I stand by my feelings on that, but I can at least admire the company’s efforts over the past few years. It’s been no slouch in its attempts to build its catalog and its features surrounding […]
Continue ReadingWalmart’s new 4K streaming box makes the Chromecast with Google TV obsolete [VIDEO]
We’re coming up on 2 years since Walmart first jumped into the Android-based streaming hardware game, and that first attempt was quite good. As a matter of fact, we recommended the original Onn. Streaming Box pretty regularly, even though the software experience was a bit less approachable than what you get with Google’s more-expensive Chromecast. […]
Continue ReadingIt’s time for a better Chromecast and Google needs to make it
If you have followed us for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard us talk about how much we love Google’s 4K Chromecast w/Google TV. We’re even fans of the affordable alternatives like the $20 4K streamer for Walmart’s in-house brand onn. Make no mistake, the mighty little Chromecast offers a ton of features in […]
Continue ReadingThe OG Chromecast has received its last firmware update
It’s hard to believe that it has been just shy of ten years since Google released the first Chromecast device. While the Chromecast name is nearly synonymous with Google’s long line of video and audio streaming dongles, the first iteration of the Chromecast laid the groundwork for an entire ecosystem of Cast-enabled devices from third-party […]
Continue ReadingPixel Buds Pro suprised us at Google I/O 2022: how about a new Chromecast this year?
With the continued growth of internet-based television and streaming outlets, the world is now all too familiar with streaming dongles for televisions. Gone are the days when these devices were only for the cutting edge user: we’ve reached full commodity status at this point. Whether you are using a smart TV with apps built in […]
Continue ReadingA new Chromecast with Google TV is in the works
Earlier this week, 9to5Google’s Kyle Bradshaw unearthed what appears to be a new Google TV device codenamed “YTC.” The discovery originated from the latest preview build of the Google Home App where the new Chromecast was found alongside the current 4K and HD models codenamed “YTV” and “YTB” respectively. The code revealed no specifics about […]
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