Tag: chromecast
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Sling TV Adds a Grid Guide to Chrome
Yesterday Sling TV added their Grid Guide to the Chrome. Now as you use your laptop to watch your Sling T you will have the option to browse the guide to see what is on next. Back when the new grid guide started to roll out Ben Weinberge, Sling TV’s chief product officer, said, “To help you…
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Report: Google is Updating the Chromecast to Add Bluetooth
After our editorial yesterday about the future of the Chromecast several readers commented that Google had just received an FCC approval for a new Bluetooth version of the Chromecast. This was first spotted by Roopak Venkatakrishnana on Twitter. According to the FCC filing Google is asking to add Bluetooth to the Chromecast 2. The question…
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The Chromecast Player is Likely At a Dead End
The first generation Chromecast player was released on July 24, 2013, followed by the second generation in 2015 and the Chromecast Ultra with 4K in 2016. Now it is starting to look like Google may be about to discontinue or stop future development of the standalone Chromecast player. This week Google held their Google I/O…
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A Fix for the Chromecast’s Wi-Fi Bug Is Rolling Out
Yesterday Google started to roll out a patch to fix the Chromecast Wi-Fi bug that was crashing Wi-Fi networks across a long list of routers. The issue was first spotted by TP-Link and affects Google’s Cast products, mainly the Google Home and Chromecast, which are causing issues with Wi-Fi networks. Google Cast sends packets between…
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Having Wi-Fi Issues? Your Chromecast Could Be the Problem
Have you been having some weird issues with your Wi-Fi? According to TP-Link and Google, your Chromecast or Google Home may be the issue. TP-Link has found an issue with Google’s Cast products, mainly the Google Home and Chromecast, which are causing issues with Wi-Fi networks. Google Cast sends packets between the device and your…
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The Winner of the Best Streaming Device of 2017 Is… (2017 Cordie Winners)
Every year we ask our readers to vote on the best services, devices, and more for our yearly Cordie Awards. This year many of our readers took the time to let their voices be heard. Today we are proud to announce the winner of the Cordie for the Best Streaming Device of 2017. This vote…
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Roku Is Still Dominating the Streaming Market
For years now we have heard how Roku is dominating the streaming market. Now we get an updated look at the dominance of Roku in the United States and Canada. Recently TiVo released a new study that talked with over 3,000 Americans and Canadians about their TV viewing habits. As part of the study they…
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Amazon to Start Selling The Apple TV & Google Chromecast Again
Well it looks like the fight between Amazon and Google/Apple is coming to an end for now. Earlier today Cnet confirmed that the Apple TV and Google Chromecast will both be coming back to Amazon. A few months ago we got our first hint of this happening as for a short time an official Apple TV…
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YouTube TV Is Still Offering FREE Chromecasts
YouTube TV’s website had first listed their free Chromecast offer as ending in November of 2017. Now it looks like they are keeping it going—at least for now. Several new YouTube TV members have recently received emails offering a free Chromecast. This is for the standard Chromecast that offers 1080p playback. If you recently signed…
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Walmart Black Friday Deals: Roku’s Starting at $22 & More
The Walmart Black Friday deals have started to be announced and there are some great deals for cord cutters. Here is what we know so far: Roku Express+ $22 (Was $39) New 2017 Model! Easy HD streaming, incredible price. RCA Hookups NOW 5x more powerful! 500, 000 Plus movies and TV episodes Easy-to-use remote, intuitive…