In what can only be considered a glaringly obvious omission, Google Home has not been able to spin up content from your Google Play Movies up to this point. Announced over 2 years ago, Google Home has somehow been incapable of one of the features you most definitely would have expected it to be equipped […]
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As you may or may not know, Chromecast runs a varied version of Chrome OS. Once we understood this little-known fact, we began covering Chromecast news here on the site. What you likely do know is Chromecast is Google's most successful consumer product and has become a staple of the smart TV in millions of homes.
Google I/O Live Feed, Live Chat With Chrome Unboxed
Join us live and chat with the Chrome Unboxed team as we look in on Google I/O 2018 to see what’s new in the world of Chrome OS, Chromecast, Assistant and more. We’ll be here though both the first keynote and the Developer keynote as well. This is our first attempt at live chatting on […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Refreshed Chromecast Could Be For Gaming, Project Yeti
First and foremost, let’s file this one firmly under speculation. Big-time speculation. Gabriel published an article outlining a refreshed Gen-2 Chromecast that just passed through the FCC a few days ago and immediately upon that news coming across my screen, I had one thought: Project Yeti.
Continue ReadingGoogle Refreshes Gen 2 Chromecast By Adding Bluetooth
In typical Google fashion, the company has pushed a new device through FCC certification just days prior to an annual event. Google I/O kicks off Tuesday morning and with the launch of the #madebygoogle brand, the generally software-centric conference has featured more and more hardware over the last couple of years.
Continue ReadingHow To Stream The Kentucky Derby 144 On Your Chromecast For Free
It’s that time of year, when the eyes of the sports world all descend on Louisville KY – more specifically, on Churchill Downs. “The most exciting 2 minutes in sports” will happen at 6:34PM today with event coverage starting at 2:30 on NBC Sports. If you are a cord cutter and don’t have access to […]
Continue ReadingMore Visualizations For Chromecast Via Google Assistant: YouTube Lists
It was only a week ago that we posted about the Chromecast being able to display the weather over any streaming content when directed to do so by a Google Home device. Though somewhat pedestrian and maybe not very useful, I contended that this feature was a harbinger of coming things. The entire idea of […]
Continue ReadingDisplay Your Weather Forecast on Chromecast With Google Home
Sure, Smart Displays were all the rage at CES back in February, but that doesn’t mean the biggest display in your home isn’t getting in on some of the Google Assistant love as well. Not long ago, Google rolled out a feature for Chromecast and Google Home that can give all of us a bit […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Possibly Prepping a Streaming Game Service For Chromecast
Even as I typed that title, I have a hard time buying into it. At the same time, the idea of it has me incredibly excited! According to a site called The Information (which is subscriber-only), news has spread pretty quickly across the internet of a project codenamed Yeti that Google is working on. The […]
Continue ReadingStream Super Bowl LII Free With Chromecast And NBC [Updated]
Sunday is game day! In a little over 24 hours, players will take the field and vie to take home the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. If you’re like me, (a Denver fan) your team was mathematically eliminated months ago but Super Bowl is the one game that transcends team loyalty and for a few hours, […]
Continue ReadingHow To Stream The State Of The Union Address
In rougly three hours, POTUS Donald Trump will take to the podium to deliver his first State of the Union address since taking office last January.
Continue ReadingChromecast Killing WIFI Devices: Fix Coming Today
This story has been floating around the internet for about a week and every time I sit down to write it, there’s an update to the story. Today is no different, but this update should hopefully be the last chapter in this slightly odd story.
Continue ReadingAmazon Will Now Sell Chromecasts (And Apple TV)
In the ongoing tug-of-war between Google and Amazon, some surprising news has landed today as CNET reports that the world’s largest online shopping outlet will soon begin selling Chromecast as well as Apple TV. In late 2015, Amazon discontinued sales of the competitors streaming devices as they ramped up marketing for their in-house Fire TV […]
Continue ReadingBlack Friday Roundup: Chromebooks, Google Home, Chromecast And More
For many, the Black Friday melee is well underway as retailers have opened up shop to get a jump on the holiday shopping season. For those of you still looking to grab some deals on the best Google tech around the web, we’ve compiled a list to make your Black Friday shopping a little more […]
Continue ReadingAmazon And Google Playing Nice? Amazon Music App Now Supports Chromecast
Google and Amazon are known to not do each other any favors. With Amazon’s no-holds-barred push into the streaming and connected home arena, the massive online retailer has systematically eliminated a number of Google products from their site. Google Home and Chromecasts find themselves in direct contention with Amazon’s Echo lineup and Fire TV devices.
Continue ReadingBlack Friday 2017: Walmart Exclusive Deals On Google Home And More
Next hitter up to the plate for Black Friday deals is Walmart and their six thousand plus shopping centers across the United States. Walmart has quickly become a major seller of a number of #madebygoogle products including Google Home, Wifi and Chromecast.
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