Google has a knack for baking in just enough tempting features to make their new hardware enticing and the newly announced Google TV Streamer looks to be no different. While it's pricier than the Chromecast devices that came before it, there is one feature that might make all the difference: the new … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer’s smart home feature could be a game-changer
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The Google TV Streamer has a different chip under the hood than we thought
The new Google TV Streamer is here and it has some much-improved specs compared to the current Chromecast with Google TV. Boasting a much-improved 32GB of storage, a whopping 4GB of RAM, and 22% faster CPU performance, it tackles most of Chromecast's biggest pain points and should deliver smooth … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer has a different chip under the hood than we thought
Chromecast with Google TV is still set to get Android 14
While Google's recent Made by Google event was mainly a showcase for the excellent new Pixel devices Google's primary AI model, Gemini, there was actually some interesting news for owners of the now-discontinued Chromecast with Google TV. Android Authority has learned that, despite being replaced by … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV is still set to get Android 14
The Google TV Streamer has the same USB-C trick as its predecessor
The recently unveiled Google TV Streamer has caught my attention with its sleek, minimalist design and upgraded internals. Sporting just three ports - HDMI, Ethernet, and USB-C - the device might seem a bit sparse at first glance but it looks like the USB Type C port has a trick up its sleeve that … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer has the same USB-C trick as its predecessor
If the Google TV Streamer has a solid Bluetooth stack, I’m sold
I've been through more streaming dongles than I care to count. And most of them delivered on the stuff they were meant to, providing a seamless way to watch the endless entertainment that is at all of our fingertips at this point. One of the parts of the equation that most of these streaming … [Read more...] about If the Google TV Streamer has a solid Bluetooth stack, I’m sold
Sadly, it’s time to say farewell to Chromecast
After 11 years and over 100 million devices sold, Google is ending production of the Chromecast. The device will still be available while supplies last, but Google is now focusing on its new device - the Google TV Streamer - and a future that will lean more heavily on devices without the well-known … [Read more...] about Sadly, it’s time to say farewell to Chromecast
Say hello to the Google TV Streamer: A $99 entertainment and smart home hub
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
How Google is making it easier to keep up with the 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are here and Google is taking the fan experience to the next level with a few new features and integrations. Teaming up with Team USA and NBCUniversal, Google is flexing its tech muscles to bring the excitement of the Olympics straight to your fingertips. Navigating … [Read more...] about How Google is making it easier to keep up with the 2024 Olympics
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
I was wrong: streaming devices with remotes are the only answer
There was a time a few years ago that I really pushed back at the idea of needing a remote for the living room any longer. The thought process went something like this: if I can share anything up to the big screen from my phone, tablet, or Chromebook, why in the world would I bother with another … [Read more...] about I was wrong: streaming devices with remotes are the only answer
Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which $50 streaming device is better?
In the middle of 2024, we have more streaming content to pick from than ever before, so having a good streaming device is critical. While there are several options on the market, there are really two contenders that you should be considering if you want a solid, 4K streaming device: Walmart's Onn. … [Read more...] about Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which $50 streaming device is better?
This Google TV computer monitor from ASUS oddly makes a lot of sense
As part of Computex 2024, ASUS has announced a bit of an oddity in the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC: the world's first Google TV monitor. It blurs the lines between monitor and smart TV, and though it sounds a tad off the wall, I have to admit I'm quite intrigued by this sort of thing. I'll explain why … [Read more...] about This Google TV computer monitor from ASUS oddly makes a lot of sense
