When Google debuted the Chromecast with Google TV back in the fall of 2020, they changed the fundamental way users expect to interact with a Chromecast. Sure, the HDMI dongle still does all the standard casting tricks we’ve been used to for years at this point, but Google added a full UI and finally introduced […]
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A new Chromecast Ultra with remote running Android TV could be coming very soon
For nearly as long as the Chromecast has been around, there have been questions about the need or availability of a remote. As casting from a device slowly became a more normalized activity, many of us simply moved past the notion that our video source required a remote to go along with it. After all, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle may be launching an Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra with a Remote
For about as long as we’ve been covering Google products, one of the most common non-Chrome OS searches that bring users to our site revolves around Chromecast remotes. As a matter of fact, it’s the number two search term over the past six months and is in the top ten of our lifetime queries. Clearly, […]
Continue ReadingStadia Pro is now open to more users with a Chromecast Ultra purchase
Since Stadia’s launch in November, there have only been a few ways to get involved and start using the service. For the earliest adopters out there, the Founders Edition was the way in, giving those who signed up a Chromecast Ultra, a limited-run Stadia controller, and 3 free months of Stadia Pro (along with the […]
Continue ReadingYou can now play Google Stadia on all Chromecast Ultras
Google has more good news for everyone with early access to Stadia. In a tweet last week, the official Google Stadia account announced an over-the-air firmware update that will allow for existing Chromecast Ultra devices to work with Stadia. This is great news for Stadia users like me who have received a Buddy Pass, already […]
Continue ReadingStadia input lag on your Chromecast Ultra could be fixed with one quick trick
Our 24-hour first impressions of Stadia went out a few days ago, and though I was 100% behind the platform and a big fan of what it is and will likely become, I wasn’t shy about sharing a few of my disappointments with Stadia early on. Sure, I expected some artifacting when playing in a […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra vs. 3rd-gen Chromecast: which one should you buy in 2019?
The original Chromecast was released in July 2013 and was Google’s first smart home product, predating the Google Home smart speakers or Home Hub smart displays available to users these days. The inexpensive dongles allow you to stream or “cast” content onto your TV from your phone, tablet or computer and for the price, they […]
Continue ReadingGet yourself Stadia-ready with this Chromecast Ultra deal
If you had asked me a year ago whether you should upgrade to the 4K Chromecast Ultra, I would likely have told you to save your money. Unless you’re a UHD videophile, it’s likely that you don’t consume a lot of media in the ultra-high-definition, 4K format. Fast forward to today and 4K televisions can […]
Continue Reading*Update* $35 Chromecast Ultra At Meijer
Streaming 4K just got a whole lot cheaper if you happen to live near a Meijer superstore. The regional retailer is selling the Chromecast Ultra at almost a 50% discount in-store only where available. Regularly priced at $69, Meijer has the tiny 4K streamer on sale for $35. Before you run out to your local […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra VS. Apple TV 4K
Last week, Apple held a little event at the newly constructed Steve Jobs Theater on their campus in Cupertino, California. While the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X was the reason most tuned in, Apple brought more than just a $1000 smartphone to the table. As expected, Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Chromecast Ultra, Google Home And More!
Google may very well be busy gearing up for an October event and the release of new hardware but that hasn’t stopped them from offering some deals on current #madebygoogle products. Right now, Google is offering discounts on a number of products direct from the Google Store itself. None of these savings are mind-blowing but […]
Continue ReadingPlay Movies Brings HDR To The Chromecast Ultra
Google looks to be pushing forward in the high-quality streaming department. A recent update to the Chromecast Ultra has added a video smoothness feature to deliver the best quality video based on your hardware. The next step in the evolution has now occurred with the addition of HDR (high dynamic range) content to Google Play […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Brings “Video Smoothness” Feature To Chromecast Ultra
4K resolution is awesome. What once was a perk reserved for only the highest end displays and televisions is quickly becoming an industry standard. Google’s latest Chromecast device was designed with that exact quality in mind. The Chromecast Ultra can stream 4K content, when available, to the device of your liking and is barely larger […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra On Sale At Select Retailers
Google’s Chromecast devices are rapidly finding their way into more and more homes across the globe. Even if you haven’t brought home the popular steaming dongle, there’s a good chance you’ve looked at one or more of a growing number of devices with Chromecast built-in.
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra Gets More 4K Content Via Google Play
As exciting as the Chromecast Ultra is, its release came with one very large drawback: no available 4K content from its maker. Google looks to have remedied this, however, as we are now seeing some 4K content finally hit the Play Store.
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