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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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.
Black Friday Preview: Target Has Deals On Google Home And Chromecast
Black Friday is rapidly approaching and retailers are gearing up to make the most of the holiday shopping extravaganza. Today, Target has launched their Black Friday circular including a few items you can pick up today.
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: Black Friday Prep
If you’re like me, the thought of holiday shopping sends a chill down your spine and conjures up and proverbial panic attack somewhere along the lines of having a root canal. Finding the best deals, beating the Christmas rush and snagging that elusive Black Friday deal has become a feat of almost mythical proportions here […]
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 ReadingGoogle Assistant Comes To Android TV: Chromecast Must Follow
As we are seeing Google roll out Google Assistant on Android TV, I have to wonder how long it will be before we see some sort of version of this for Chromecast.
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 ReadingChromecast Hotspot Streaming Soon To Return
If you happen to be a frequent Chromecast user, you may have used your streaming dongle in tangent with the mobile hotspot on your phone as some point. Unfortunately, an update to Google Play Services in early June broke that ability. To clarify, what we’re talking about here is the capability to utilize your smartphone’s […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Turns 4: A Look Back
Hard to believe but our favorite streaming dongle turned four today. July 24, 2013, Google announced the 1st generation Chromecast device would go on sale for $35. Since that time, the birth of the tiny wonder has spawned an audio-only model, a second-generation Chromecast and now, the Chromecast Ultra offering 4K and HDR playback. Cheers […]
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 ReadingChromecast: You Can Now Turn Off Shared Network Notification Controls
In a bit of an odd move 7 months ago, Google decided to add network-wide notification controls to Android and Chromecast devices. It is a simple idea, really. If you are on a network with any casted media occurring, everyone else on the same network gets a little notification with some basic controls for the […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Deal: Free DIRECTV Now, Google Home Discounts
Best Buy has rolled out some killer deals when you purchase a Google Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra and Chromecast Audio. Multiple discounts on individual devices with extra discounts and even some bonus items are available. Here’s the lowdown. If you are looking to pick up a Chromecast audio, the media streaming dongle is on sale for […]
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 ReadingShare Your Pixel Photos With Chromecasters Around The World
The guys and gals in the Google Pixel department have teamed up with Chromecast to let users showcase their best photos with Chromecast users around the world. Just in case you hadn’t heard of the feature, Chromecast’s Backdrop allows users to set custom content on their Chromecast-connected devices. Anything from photo albums to news, weather […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Owners Get A Nice Discount On Rentals
It seems Google is intent on getting more Chromecast users renting movies from the Play Store. Just last month we made readers aware of a $.99 rental opportunity, and it looks like that deal is getting extended once again. This time around, the deal is similar but last longer. July 31st is the cutoff date […]
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