There’s no denying the overall appeal of the new Chromecast at this point. Is it a perfect 10? No, but with a few tweaks here and there, it could get really, really close in the coming months. There are so many reasons this device is already such a better experience than the older versions of […]
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Want a Chromecast remote? You likely already have one [UPDATED 10/15/2020]
UPDATE – 10/15/2020: With the release of the new Chromecast with Google TV, you can now have a fully-featured remote that will do way more than the remote that came with your TV. In addition to a physical remote, this new device includes the Google TV interface that you can navigate with the remote to […]
Continue ReadingSave up to $110 on these premium SōLIS Chromecast speakers
Google’s latest additions to its hardware resume are all the rage at the moment and for good reason. The all-new Chromecast w/Google TV has hit the ground running and is ready to take on the heavy-hitters like Roku and Apple TV. Then there’s the new Nest Audio smart speaker. The Google Assistant-powered sound system offers […]
Continue ReadingIt’s the little things: subtle Chromecast with Google TV features that won me over
Having waited almost a week for my new Chromecast with Google TV to arrive, I had plenty of time to think about what the experience of using it would be like. To be honest, I didn’t expect much to be different from its predecessor, but I was definitely wrong. I think that right now, plenty […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s All New Chromecast with Google TV just stole Roku’s spotlight
At long last we get the scoop on Google’s all new Chromecast with Google TV built-in. They began their ‘Launch Night In’ event today by stating how TV is at the heart of the home for our families and they’re not wrong. It’s sporting a revamped and re-branded Google TV instead, which seeks to help […]
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 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 […]
Continue ReadingGoogle may be launching an Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra with a Remote
For about as long as we’ve been covering Google products, one of the most common non-Chrome OS searches that bring users to our site revolves around Chromecast remotes. As a matter of fact, it’s the number two search term over the past six months and is in the top ten of our lifetime queries. Clearly, […]
Continue ReadingStream Super Bowl LIV for free with your Chromecast and FOX
The 54th Super Bowl is a little over an hour away and chances are good that you’ve already settled into a comfy chair or barstool to watch the 49ers and the Chiefs decide who’s King of the NFL. If you haven’t and you’re looking for a way to watch the big game, FOX has a […]
Continue ReadingYou can now play Google Stadia on all Chromecast Ultras
Google has more good news for everyone with early access to Stadia. In a tweet last week, the official Google Stadia account announced an over-the-air firmware update that will allow for existing Chromecast Ultra devices to work with Stadia. This is great news for Stadia users like me who have received a Buddy Pass, already […]
Continue Reading2019 Black Friday Roundup: Chromebooks, Pixel Slate, Google Nest, Chromecasts and more
Black Friday 2019 is in full effect but according to numerous reports, droves of shoppers have opted out of the early-morning chaos this year and instead turned to online purchasing. In all honesty, this trend has been increasing exponentially over the past few years. With most retailers offering the same deals online and a lot […]
Continue ReadingRumored Nest Mini could fill void left by Chromecast Audio demise
The connected home has been quickly evolving over the past couple of years. Google is clearly committed to the effort and continue to offer more Assistant features and smart home products like the Nest Hub Max that is set to release September 9th. One of the early products in this evolution was the Chromecast Audio. […]
Continue ReadingChromecast or Fire TV? Disney just made the decision for you
As Disney prepares for the launch of Disney+, its new streaming service, the company announced this morning which devices and platforms will be supported for streaming when it’s released on November 12th. This news comes on the heels of other announcements about the service – like Chromecast support and a $13 bundle pricing option that […]
Continue ReadingChromecast support still missing from YouTube Music and it is unacceptable
YouTube Music as a service actually launched all the way back in November of 2015. Sure, it wasn’t exactly the same thing it is today, but the bones of the music streaming service from Google have technically been around for nearly 4 years. Four years. Somehow in that vast amount of time, Google has still […]
Continue ReadingOops! Best Buy Accidentally Sells Unannounced 3rd Gen Chromecast
I frequently share my general dislike for Best Buy because of their general lack of knowledge and seemingly inherent disregard for Chromebooks but man, they have become the place to go if you want to see a product before it’s released to the public.
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