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. … [Read more...] about Google may be launching an Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra with a Remote
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Stream 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 variety of options that will … [Read more...] about Stream Super Bowl LIV for free with your Chromecast and FOX
You 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 … [Read more...] about You can now play Google Stadia on all Chromecast Ultras
2019 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 … [Read more...] about 2019 Black Friday Roundup: Chromebooks, Pixel Slate, Google Nest, Chromecasts and more
Rumored 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 … [Read more...] about Rumored Nest Mini could fill void left by Chromecast Audio demise
Chromecast 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 … [Read more...] about Chromecast or Fire TV? Disney just made the decision for you
Chromecast 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 … [Read more...] about Chromecast support still missing from YouTube Music and it is unacceptable
Oops! 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. … [Read more...] about Oops! Best Buy Accidentally Sells Unannounced 3rd Gen Chromecast
Global Chromecast And Google Home Outage Fixed
We were sitting around the office yesterday, listening to music as we often do, when I happened across an article from TechCrunch reporting that users all over the globe were experiencing some major glitches with their Google Home and Chromecast devices. … [Read more...] about Global Chromecast And Google Home Outage Fixed
Chromecast 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 … [Read more...] about Chromecast Turns 4: A Look Back
Chromecast Audio Gaining Serious Traction
Remember back a few years when the idea of a Chromecast was new? Remember how great it was when one of the apps you really liked finally got around to adding support for it? I do. I remember thinking how much simpler and cleaner this way of watching digital content on the TV was compared to what … [Read more...] about Chromecast Audio Gaining Serious Traction
Google’s Bid To Get All Media In Chrome To Be Chromecast Enabled
Chromecast support is becoming near-universal across the streaming media landscape. If you've been looking for it, the Chromecast button in most video players is present from NBC to CBS, ESPN to MLB.TV. Even in smaller, embedded video players on random websites, you may find that cast button … [Read more...] about Google’s Bid To Get All Media In Chrome To Be Chromecast Enabled