According to 9to5Google, who has apparently had eyes on a document directly from Google itself, a new Chromecast with Google TV device is being prepared for mass production and release. Apparently, this “Android-powered device” is codenamed Boreal (Boreal means “of the north or northern region, or very cold perhaps like a Hailstorm) and is directly […]
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How to repair your Chromecast with Google TV if it says that your data may be corrupt
The Chromecast with Google TV is pretty great. In fact, it’s being heralded as the “Roku killer” by many, and for good reason. The only things missing from the Chromecast experience thus far have been a remote control and a refreshed interface centered around helping you dive into content more seamlessly and Google’s new device […]
Continue ReadingCould Google’s October 8 Assistant Developer Day signal a virtual hardware event?
Without a doubt, 2020 has been one of the most peculiar years in recent history. Because of the pandemic that has now spanned two-thirds of the year, most hardware and software events and conferences have been shifted to a virtual venue or flat out canceled. Google was one of the first companies to lead the […]
Continue ReadingPixel 5 availability date leaks, hints at late September Google hardware event
Since the beginning of Google’s in-house hardware efforts, the company has hosted a large-scale press event at some point in October each year. For the past four years, we’ve had a single date responsible for delivering the latest, greatest Google-made hardware for the upcoming year. Devices like the Pixel phones, Pixelbooks, Google Home speakers, Wi-Fi […]
Continue ReadingLeaked: Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV device priced to sell very well
We’ve been talking for months about ‘Sabrina’ – Google’s upcoming Chromecast/Android TV dongle – and how this new take on a streaming device from Google will bring together the companies two differing takes on the smart TV market. With the flexibility of Chromecast from both a use case and hardware standpoint to the more-robust UI […]
Continue ReadingMonday could bring us some answers regarding Google’s new hardware
I’m not going to lie, I was pretty disappointed last week when Google’s ‘Hey Google’ virtual event came and went with not even a single nod to new hardware from the search giant. Given the fact that I/O was cancelled in full this year, it seemed like the right place to drop a few new […]
Continue ReadingRumored Google Home successor passes through the FCC with radical new design
This week, Google had us excited about the possibility of two or more new pieces of hardware landing at the company’s recent “Hey Google” virtual smart home event. Apart from the Pixel 4a that at this point could be obsolete by the time it debuts, we know that Google has a new Android TV/Chromecast device […]
Continue ReadingOne step closer: Android 11 Preview reveals Google’s Android/Chromecast TV dongle
If the rumors are anywhere near accurate, Google should be getting very close to announcing a new Android TV/Chromecast dongle that carries the code name ‘Sabrina’. The question is, when? We’ve already seen marketing videos of the device but Google’s hardware launches have been delayed and rearranged for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic that […]
Continue ReadingEverything we know so far about Google’s new Chromecast dongle
Although its official release date is still something of a mystery, numerous details have emerged surrounding Google’s upcoming first-party Android TV dongle. Dubbed “Sabrina,” the device appears to be sporting a handy feature embedded in its remote in-lieu of its less-than-next-gen spec sheet as seen in recent leaks. One important note for gamers is the […]
Continue ReadingNew leak hints at Nest-branded replacement for the original Google Home
Another day, another exclusive look at an upcoming piece of Google hardware from 9to5Google’s managing editor Stephen Hall. This time, Mr. Hall’s reliable source reports that Google is gearing up to release a new Assistant smart speaker that could be the spiritual successor to the original Google Home that debuted alongside the Google Assistant at […]
Continue ReadingWith new device looming, the Gen 3 Chromecast gets a permanent price cut
If rumors are accurate, we will probably see a new Chromecast/Android TV hybrid device from Google in the very near future. With most in-person events of 2020 now canceled, it wouldn’t surprise me if Google simply drops the newly leaked dongle in a blog post and you’ll be able to run down to Best Buy […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 65: Pixelbook 2 speculations, affordable Chromebooks, and a new Chromecast
As always, this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast is simply jam-packed with fun stuff. It has been a busy week around the Chrome Unboxed office, but a few stories were worth some more in-depth discussion. First up, we talk about a couple upcoming Chromebooks: one that was falsely rumored and one that is highly-speculative […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s new Android TV dongle could fix one of Chromecast’s biggest shortcomings
If the rumors are true, Google is preparing to launch a new Chromecast dongle that will be a hybrid of the popular streaming dongle and a full-blown Android TV device. The news has been relatively speculative but a recent leak uncovered by XDA Developers reveals some very solid evidence that the new device will look […]
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