We’re back with another round of Black Friday deals and this one should appeal to the cord-cutter in your life while getting you all the crispy goodness of 4K streaming and built-in Chromecast accessibility. While we’re head over heels for the new Chromecast with Google TV, there are a lot of Android TV streaming devices […]
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B&O announces first soundbar with Chromecast built-in
You might have heard us talk about B&O speakers in HP Chromebooks – sometimes quite harshly, unfortunately – but that is because we expect a lot from the brand. Bang & Olufsen is not actually known for laptop speakers; they have made a name for themselves as makers of high-end speakers and televisions systems and […]
Continue ReadingUrbanears New Speakers: Colorful, “Humanized” and Chromecast Built-in
Urbanears by Zound Industries may not be a brand you’re familiar with but the Scandinavian headphone maker has been making audio products since 2009 with the simple purpose; making great headphones for anyone who enjoys music. In their own words: Urbanears promotes a deeper connection to color, form and people while providing the freedom to […]
Continue ReadingVizio’s E-series Displays: Chromecast Built-in, 4K And Options Galore
TV wars are heating up again and everyone is throwing their hat in the ring. With 4K technology costs decreasing, many manufacturers are rolling out high-quality, UltraHD displays at prices unheard of just a year ago. Names like Hisense, Haier and now Vizio have unveiled their newest line-ups and Vizio has a little something for […]
Continue ReadingScore this Vizio soundbar and subwoofer with built-in Chromecast and save $120
Soundbars are a dime a dozen these days but finding one that’s compatible with the Google Assistant and features quality audio at a fair price can be a bit of a crapshoot. Sure, you could spend thousands and get an ultra-premium 5.1 surround sound setup but if you’re like me, that’s overkill for the modest […]
Continue ReadingCES 2017: LG Soundbar Packs A Punch With Dolby Atmos And Built-in Chromecast
CES 2017 is all wrapped up and while the tech world is still reeling form the announcement of Samsung’s new Chromebook line, there’s plenty of other Chrome goodies to be excited about.
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 with Google TV “in the […]
Continue ReadingThe OG Chromecast has received its last firmware update
It’s hard to believe that it has been just shy of ten years since Google released the first Chromecast device. While the Chromecast name is nearly synonymous with Google’s long line of video and audio streaming dongles, the first iteration of the Chromecast laid the groundwork for an entire ecosystem of Cast-enabled devices from third-party […]
Continue ReadingChromecasts without Google TV won’t support Netflix’s new ad-supported tier
In case you haven’t been keeping up with all the streaming news, Netflix just recently released a new, cheaper plan that is supported by ads as one of its last-ditch efforts to stop hemorrhaging money and appease shareholders. This “Basic with ads” plan, which costs $6.99 per month, is a recent trend that major streaming […]
Continue Reading5 ways that the Chromecast with Google TV can improve kids profiles
When Google announced that it was adding kids profiles to its Chromecast with Google TV, I was pretty excited. The ability to give kids a safe environment to explore age-appropriate content from kid-friendly apps and customize their wallpaper sounded like a dream. Since its launch though, my five-year-old has used it once. Upon setting up […]
Continue ReadingChromecast with Google TV fixes WiFi and Bluetooth and adds better video controls
While last month’s Chromecast with Google TV update focused on improving 4K support and decreased the likelihood that users would have their dongle bricked, the April update, which is rolling out now, seeks to improve security, WiFi, Bluetooth, and more. It’s also adding a new menu section for advanced video controls. Let’s take a look! […]
Continue ReadingMore than 6 months late, Stadia may finally be coming to Chromecast with Google TV
The new Chromecast with Google TV launched all the way back on September 30 last year – that’s almost 7 months ago. To date, Google Stadia remains unavailable for every user’s television who decided to upgrade to the new dongle. For those passionate about Stadia, that has felt like quite a punishment for remaining on […]
Continue ReadingSave $10 on the Chromecast with Google TV Double Entertainment Package
In an email that began going out last night to those signed up to the Google Store mailing list, Google is offering $10 off when you buy two Chromecast with Google TVs using their ‘Double the Entertainment Package’. For the price, this contains two of the company’s new Chromecast dongles with Google TV built-in, two […]
Continue ReadingNetflix kinda sorta integrates its directory into your Chromecast with Google TV again
For a while now, any time Netflix is an option for streaming a movie or a TV show via your Chromecast with Google TV’s built-in directory, it has failed to appear in the list of choices. This is due to Netflix itself previously deciding that none of its content will be accessible any way except […]
Continue ReadingThe new Chromecast with Google TV is amazing, but here’s what it can do better
Shortly after I had time to play with Google’s new Chromecast with Google TV built-in, I talked about how it was truly the little things that caused it to win me over. Things like a specific feature of the remote and aspects of the live TV feature from Youtube TV, to name a few. While […]
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