Chromecast

Not the budget Chromecast you were expecting?

It looks like Google finally addressed one of the biggest pain points of the 4K Chromecast.

The cheaper device tops out at 1080p and could launch in the coming weeks. Will we see it on October

Will we finally see the rumored cheap Chromecast?

Google's Chromecast technology is showing up on smart TVs, smart soundbars, and streaming media devices. But what is Chromecast and how does it work?

Google today announced that the Apple TV app has launched on the $50 Chromecast with Google TV, which is the

Google today announced that the Apple TV app will be rolling out to the new Chromecast with Google TV dongle

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Google is making sure of that with plenty of gifts for its customers. Last month, we saw a promotion where Google gave YouTube Premium subscribers a free Stadia Premiere bundle. More recently, Google handed out even more Stadia Premiere bundles with pre-orders of Cyberpunk 2077. That deal is still available for a limited time if you’re interested.Then, Google made 22 iconic James Bond films free with ads on YouTube throughout the month of December, or ad-free if you have YouTube Premium. It includes movies from the 007 library ranging from Dr. No in 1962 all the way up to ones starring Pierce Brosnan with The World is Not Enough.Now, Google is at it again, offering the latest Chromecast with Google TV, a $49.99 value, to longtime subscribers of YouTube TV. And by longtime, we mean a really long time. The offer is only available to YouTube TV subscribers who have been subscribed with no pauses in service since June 2018.If that’s you, then expect to see an email in your inbox with the subject “[Special thanks] Enjoy a Chromecast with Google TV, on us”. The promotion is good for the Chromecast with Google TV in white, and it ends on December 31, 2020, so be sure to claim it quickly.In case you’re unfamiliar with the new Chromecast with Google TV, it has come a long way from the dongle it once was. In the past, a Chromecast was little more than an adapter that allowed you to cast videos from your phone. The latest Chromecast with Google TV is a full-blown streamer box with apps and a physical remote running Google TV.At $49.99 this dongle is already a slick deal, but for free, it’s a steal. If you’ve been paying for YouTube TV the past couple of years, then make sure to grab this deal because you’ve definitely earned it.

Google has announced its new Chromecast streaming device, a $50 product featuring a physical remote, an Android TV operating system, and 4K/HDR support.

Google has announced its new Chromecast streaming device, a $50 product featuring a physical remote, an Android TV operating system, and 4K/HDR support.

Google has announced its new Chromecast streaming device, a $50 product featuring a physical remote, an Android TV operating system, and 4K/HDR support.

Google has fundamentally changed what the Chromecast is — and the result is pretty great.

Google has announced the date of its next hardware event -- to be held on September 30. From the Pixel 5 to a new Chromecast, here's everything we expect.

Google is expected to introduce its Pixel 5 smartphone, Pixel 4a with 5G, and a handful of other products on September 30, according to an invitation being sent out.The “Launch Night In” event takes place at 2PM EST/11AM EST and promises details on a new Chromecast, a new smart speaker, and new Pixel phones.Google has previously indicated that the Pixel 5 and a 5G-ready version of the Pixel 4a were coming this fall. According to Google, the 5G variant of the Pixel 4a will start at $499. The Pixel 5’s price remains a mystery.Google’s new smart speaker is likely the one that leaked in July, which appears to be somewhat of a cross between the Nest Mini and the Google Home Max from a few years back.As for the new Chromecast device, it may be one of two that were recently spied at the FCC. Google has been working on tweaking its Android TV and Chromecast experience; a TV dongle with codename “Sabrina” is the likely candidate and figures to blend the two.Given there are a couple of weeks separating now and the September 30 launch chances are good that a few leaks could spoil the surprises.

Spotify for desktop can now directly initiate Chromecast streams, reports 9to5Google. Previously, the only way to control Chromecast streams on

Google is working on a successor to its Chromecast Ultra which will be based on Android TV, according to a 9to5google report.The device, which is said to go by the code name of “Sabrina”, is expected to support 4K HDR content as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.As is the case with the current Chromecast Ultra, the second-gen model will be a dongle that plugs directly into TV. Unlike the one available today, the new one should be paired with an external remote.The remote control is reported to have a microphone, dedicated Google Assistant button, and support pairing to TVs. Naturally, the remote will also be used to navigate Android TV experience.According to the source of the report, the forthcoming device will closely resemble the 3rd generation Chromecast but with a softer, more round finish.This will mark the first time Google has offered up hardware for its Android TV experience in the form of a dongle.With Google I/O cancelled, it’s hard to say exactly how or when Google might introduce the new device.