Google has officially unveiled the Google TV Streamer, a pricey but powerful successor to the beloved Chromecast. This new set-top box will cost $99 and boasts significant improvements in performance, smart home integration, and user-friendly features. While it may require a separate HDMI cable, … [Read more...] about Say hello to the Google TV Streamer: A $99 entertainment and smart home hub
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Google’s new streaming box looks like a futuristic NVIDIA Shield TV
In a bit of a break from the norm, it seems Google is gearing up to revamp its streaming device lineup - formerly marketed under the Chromecast namesake - as a new leak from 9to5 Google reveals a very different direction for them moving forward. Say hello to the Google TV Streamer. While not … [Read more...] about Google’s new streaming box looks like a futuristic NVIDIA Shield TV
‘Chromecast Built-In’ is being replaced with ‘Google Cast’
It seems that Google Cast as a branding for TVs is back. It's always been internally referred to as Google Cast (at least for a long time), but the now-familiar tech that lets you effortlessly share content from your phone, tablet, or computer to your TV or speakers has once again undergone a bit of … [Read more...] about ‘Chromecast Built-In’ is being replaced with ‘Google Cast’
The ‘Find my remote’ feature is coming to more than just Walmart’s Onn. 4K Pro
Tired of searching for your Google TV remote in the couch cushions? Google might finally have a solution for you with a new feature called "Find my remote." While this feature has actually already made its debut on Walmart's new Onn. 4K Pro streaming box, we hadn't seen anything to suggest it would … [Read more...] about The ‘Find my remote’ feature is coming to more than just Walmart’s Onn. 4K Pro
The new Chromecast for Android Auto is making me really jealous
At Google I/O 2024, a pretty cool Android Auto announcement was made that is already making me a bit green with envy. Google Cast, the tech behind the Chromecast streaming devices, is making its way into cars equipped with Android Auto. This means you'll soon be able to cast videos, apps, and more … [Read more...] about The new Chromecast for Android Auto is making me really jealous
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 … [Read more...] about A new, updated 4K Chromecast w/Google TV is on the way
Google TV home screen redesign arrives sooner than expected for some
The Google TV makeover that was announced late last month and was said to take "a few months" to roll out has already started showing up for some users. This redesign brings some fresh visual flair and useful features to the platform. It looks like the Chromecast with Google TV is first in line to … [Read more...] about Google TV home screen redesign arrives sooner than expected for some
YouTube TV reduces broadcast delay indefinitely, just in time for Superbowl LVIII
We're just over two weeks out from Super Bowl LVIII, and that means there will be tons of people watching a singular, live event at the same time. Last year, the Super Bowl became the most-watched telecast ever in the history of television programming, pulling in an average of 115 million viewers. … [Read more...] about YouTube TV reduces broadcast delay indefinitely, just in time for Superbowl LVIII
Chromecast 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 … [Read more...] about Chromecast users win as Meta brings back casting support to Quest 2 and 3
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google announces exciting new Chromecast features at CES 2024
Apple TV+ has become a fantastic streaming service that you should try
When it was first announced a few years back, I wasn't quite sure what would come of Apple TV+. Having watched a few fantastic shows on the streaming service since then, however, I've become a big fan. There is genuinely great content on Apple's platform, and not only am I glad it exists; I'm also … [Read more...] about Apple TV+ has become a fantastic streaming service that you should try
The 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 … [Read more...] about The next Chromecast with Google TV could get a solid performance upgrade
