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Amazon and Google Finally End Streaming Video Feud
Chromecast and FireTV Can Now Stream Each Other’s Videos Peace on earth is one step closer with the news of Amazon and Google finally working out and ending their streaming video feud. Ever since its launch, Amazon’s Prime video streaming platform has never been available on Google’s Chromecast or Android…
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Google Officially Discontinues the Chromecast Audio Device
R.I.P. Chromecast Audio 2015-2019 Google first introduced the Chromecast Audio back in 2015 along with their 2nd Gen Chromecast device. Although both items look similar, the main difference is that one uses a 3.5 mm jack/mini-TOSLINK socket instead of an HDMI. While it is strictly for audio listening, Google was…
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Hackers Target Chromecast Devices to Promote PewDiePie
PewDiePie Promoted by Hackers Swedish video-game vlogger PewDiePie got an unlikely help with his subscription campaign recently when hackers took over Chromecast devices to promote his channel. PewDiePie is currently in a subscription-count war with T-series, an Indian music video channel. Both are vying for the most amount of subscribers…
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Amazon Upgrades FireTV Stick with 4Kp60 and HDR10+ Support
Amazon FireTV Stick Upgraded Amazon is taking the fight directly to Google by announcing the update to their Fire TV stick earlier than the 3rd gen Chromecast reveal. Not that they needed too, after all, it turns out that Google’s new Chromecast is very underwhelming. It is practically the exact…
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Google’s 3rd Gen Chromecast Adds Multi-Room Audio Support
Minor Upgrade for 3rd Gen Chromecast Google‘s New York event featured a plethora of announcements, including the humble Chromecast device. Now in its 3rd generation, the smartphone-controlled streaming unit only gets a minor upgrade. This comes in the form of a slight cosmetic change, including new glossy ‘chalk’ or ‘charcoal’…
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Google Releases Google Home and Chromecast Outage Fix
Issue Finally Resolved Google Home and Chromecast users were considering throwing out their device for the past two days. All due to a massive network failure on Google’s end, rendering many devices unusable. Many Google Home users would simply get a “there is a glitch” voice message, and Chromecast users…
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Google Home and Chromecast Users Reporting Outages
What Is Going On With Google Chromecast? Ever since Tuesday, July 26, users online have been reporting problems regarding getting their Chromecast to work. Specifically, being unable to cast or stream items into the device, despite being seen by the local network. Others are also reporting via Twitter, Reddit and…
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Google Rolls Out Chromecast Network Issue Fix
Several days ago confirmation of Google‘s Chromecast causing network problems for various routers have come to light. Many router manufacturers have issued advisories but ultimately, Google had to release a fix. The issue exists due to multicast DNS (MDNS) packets that are broadcast through Google Chromecast in large quantities. Plus,…
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Chromecast Confirmed to Cause Local Network Dropout Issues
Have you been experiencing local network signal disruptions lately? It appears that the unlikely culprit just happens to be the Google Chromecast. The small device which attaches to any HDTV via HDMI and connects to the network wirelessly is causing network drop offs. This is according to TP-Link, Linksys and…
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Google Announces October 4th Hardware Event
Every year during Autumn, Google holds a major event to announce some of their new hardware products. Chief among them of course, are usually the new line of Nexus smartphones and tablets. This is quite similar and it appears that Google will be ready to unveil their latest products in just over…
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Google Building New Hardware Division
Every large company tends to see major shakeups every know and them, with divisions being closed and opened left and right. Google is no stranger to that, with multiple reorganizations under its belt, most recently spawning the Alphabet group. Today, the company is creating a new hardware division, helmed by…
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Chromecast Alternative Teewe Will Support Torrent Streaming
Teewe is a popular streaming dongle in India and offers an alternative to Google’s Chromecast. Some critics have branded the device as a basic clone, but the company is desperately trying to add functionality which makes it a more attractive proposition. Interestingly, the streaming stick will soon support torrent streaming…
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Google Announce Second Generation Chromecast And More
A few weeks ago we discussed the possibility of Google announcing and releasing their second generation of the popular streaming hardware Chromecast. It would seem like those rumours have been put to rest with the official announcement of several pieces of hardware today. Google Chromecast allows you to stream your media…
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Google Hosting Event on September 29th
Google has finalized the event date for its hardware launch presentation and already sent out invitations to members of the press. The event will take place on Tuesday September 29th and begin at 9AM PT. There’s a great deal of speculation regarding Google’s hardware announcements, but information suggests the main…
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Second Generation of Chromecast Rumoured For Announcement Next Month
Google have announced several big products in the past, ranging from the high-end Google Glass to the low-end, as well as innovations such as the modular smartphone Ara. One of their more successful pieces of technology has been the Chromecast, and it is set for a new generation with rumours spreading…
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