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PSA: Chromecast Ultra overheating issues can be solved with a DIY heatsink

PSA: Chromecast Ultra overheating issues can be solved with a DIY heatsink

November 5, 2020
Google Chromecast Ultra was, until recently, the flagship product in the range, thanks in no small part to its 4K capabilities and its ethernet connection which makes it a natural partner to the company’s Stadia gaming service. The problem is, that kind of resource-heavy rendering can make the Chromecast Ultra run a bit hot. Well,...
Google Meet adds Chromecast support for video conferencing on larger screens

Google Meet adds Chromecast support for video conferencing on larger screens

August 18, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic still a concern in many parts of the world, working from home has become the norm for many students and professionals. While most people rely solely on their phone or PC screen to video chat, Google wants to elevate the experience by adding a larger TV screen to the mix. Google...
Google may revamp the Chromecast Ultra with Android TV and a dedicated remote

Google may revamp the Chromecast Ultra with Android TV and a dedicated remote

March 10, 2020
The Google Chromecast is undoubtedly one of Google's most successful hardware ventures. These little dongles have become incredibly popular thanks to their affordable price tags and ease of use. Google has revamped the little dongle a few times over the years, and the company currently offers two different models: A cheaper dongle and an Ultra...
Chromecast Ultra can’t stream photos from Google Photos at 4K resolution

Chromecast Ultra can’t stream photos from Google Photos at 4K resolution

January 25, 2019
The Google Chromecast Ultra was launched as an upgrade over the previous Chromecast. Featuring 4K playback with HDR and Dolby Vision, the Chromecast Ultra also came with an Ethernet port to facilitate smoother 4K streaming. Needless to say, the primary selling point of the Chromecast was its 4K capabilities. However, the Ultra does not always stream...
Amazon finally starts selling Google Chromecasts again

Amazon finally starts selling Google Chromecasts again

December 13, 2018
There's a conflict of interest when companies end up spreading too wide. Amazon started off as an online bookstore but then shifted to selling many other things. This shift continued to expand as they became an entire marketplace for over 480 million products. However, they began to get into the product business themselves which, in...