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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...
[Update: Rolling out] YouTube is finally coming to Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video to get Chromecast support

[Update: Rolling out] YouTube is finally coming to Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video to get Chromecast support

July 9, 2019
For a long time now, trying to use Google and Amazon services on their respective platforms has been a frustrating experience. Amazon's Prime Video apps have never supported the Chromecast, and for a long time, you couldn't buy Chromecast devices from Amazon.com. Google removed YouTube from the Amazon Echo Show and Fire TV back in...
New Firefox extension “fx_cast” lets you Chromecast videos from Netflix, YouTube, and more

New Firefox extension “fx_cast” lets you Chromecast videos from Netflix, YouTube, and more

March 11, 2019
For all the functionality that Google Chromecast brings to the table, casting content from browsers other than Google Chrome isn't one of them. Google officially supports streaming content from Chrome's browser tabs to Chromecast, and even makes it dead simple to do so. All you have to do is click the 3-dot Chrome Menu icon...
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...
Chromecasts can now be added to speaker groups in the Google Home app

Chromecasts can now be added to speaker groups in the Google Home app

November 16, 2018
If you own a lot of Google Cast-compatible devices, speaker groups is a handy feature. It allows you to combine devices into a group so you can cast to all of them simultaneously. The result is perfectly synchronized audio, which is great if you have a bunch of devices spread throughout your house. One thing that...
Google Home Hub Smart Display and refreshed Google Chromecast are official: Here’s what you need to know

Google Home Hub Smart Display and refreshed Google Chromecast are official: Here’s what you need to know

October 9, 2018
Google is in a race with Amazon: A race to see which company will be the first to take over your home. At one end, you have Amazon Alexa and all the Alexa-enabled products. On the other end, you have Google Assistant and all the Assistant-enabled products. Amazon was first to market with an Alexa-enabled...
Google Smart TV Kit will bundle a Google Home Mini and Chromecast

Google Smart TV Kit will bundle a Google Home Mini and Chromecast

October 2, 2018
Google appears to have something in store for their home entertainment suite of devices as we can see in yet another leak ahead of their scheduled press event on October 9th. The Chromecast is getting a redesign that will be released to the masses soon, and now it appears the company intends to also include...
3rd generation Google Chromecast shows up with refreshed design

3rd generation Google Chromecast shows up with refreshed design

September 29, 2018
Android TVs are becoming increasingly popular, with the likes of Xiaomi launching a 4K HDR Android TV recently. OnePlus has also signaled its intent to launch a 4K Android TV in 2019. However, as of now, Android TV is still not ubiquitous as older televisions are still a majority. Google found the solution to this...
Google’s updated Chromecast with Bluetooth also has better 5GHz Wi-Fi

Google’s updated Chromecast with Bluetooth also has better 5GHz Wi-Fi

August 17, 2018
The Chromecast has undoubtedly been Google's biggest hardware success. For $35-70 you get a cute little dongle that plugs into the back of your TV and turns it into a Smart TV. The only remote you need is a smartphone. It's a simple concept executed very well, and now almost every home has one. A...
Alexa Cast is Amazon’s answer to the Chromecast Audio, but it only works with Amazon Music

Alexa Cast is Amazon’s answer to the Chromecast Audio, but it only works with Amazon Music

July 26, 2018
One of the many great features you get with owning a Chromecast is the ability to cast pretty much any media you want. You can stream Netflix, YouTube, Spotify - even Amazon Music - directly to it. You can use an Amazon Alexa device as an audio-based Chromecast, but there's a catch - it only...
Chromecast’s wallpaper rotating feature adds a low-bandwidth mode

Chromecast’s wallpaper rotating feature adds a low-bandwidth mode

July 17, 2018
A Chromecast has many uses and they are connected to thousands of TVs across the world as their sole source of video output. When not in use, they display a carousel of wallpapers in the background. The date and time are superimposed over the backdrop, and it goes away when you start casting. This feature is...
Chromecast-like backdrop feature coming to Chromebooks with new wallpaper picker

Chromecast-like backdrop feature coming to Chromebooks with new wallpaper picker

June 18, 2018
Chrome OS has had a huge number of updates in recent months that aim to improve the user experience on Chromebooks. From the complicated such as on-device machine learning, to the simpler like third-party keyboard support, Google has been adding a lot recently. It's not just new features either, as touchscreen optimizations have been making...