Google's Chromecast is being discontinued, replaced by the $99.99 Google TV Streamer with enhanced Gemini AI technology. Chromecast users can now celebrate its evolution with a small memorial on Google's website before it's completely gone for good. As smart TVs become more advanced, Chromecast became redundant, leading Google to focus...

The Chromecast is dead, and its new replacement costs twice as much

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 Google has unveiled its latest product for the living room, the . It replaces the Chromecast and is a standalone set-top box as opposed to the dongles we’ve been used to. The tiny wedge-shaped doodad supports all the expected features, including HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and spatial audio. But Google is also making a big deal of the device’s smart home bona fides, with support for Matter and Thread. You’ll get a popover Google Home panel too, letting you tweak your smart home from the comfort of your TV.

The Morning After: Google replaces Chromecast with the TV Streamer

If you’re looking for a cheap 4K streaming device, you can’t do much better than the Chromecast with Google TV. Available for $50 with 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos in a tidy design that plugs into an HDMI port and hides behind your TV, Chromecast is the perfect foil to Apple TV 4K: half the price with most of the basic functionality.

Google TV Streamer is the most Apple device Google ever made

Let's see how AI fares in figuring out good stuff to watch. The Google TV Streamer features new hardware and enhanced software for an upgraded Google TV experience. The device will offer Gemini-powered content suggestions from across all your subscriptions. Google TV is also getting AI overviews, including content ratings...

Google TV's new AI features aim to upgrade your TV watching experience

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VIEWERS have about a week left to make sure they’re not affected by the big Netflix switch-off and avoid missing their favourite shows. The Netflix app is set to disappear from 60 TVs by the end of the month, even if the remote has a dedicated Netflix button. Due to technical limitations, dozens of TVs […]

Netflix viewers warned one week left before app disappears from 60 TVs – check now to avoid missing favourite shows

ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

A ROKU fan has shared a long list of apps that offer at least some free TV shows and movies. The savvy money-saver decided to hunt down as many free streaming services as possible after being hit with a giant bill. In a Reddit thread, the TV fan said that...

Savvy Roku fan shares their list of 19 legal apps to unlock free TV, movies and channels after shock $204 streaming bill

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TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A USEFUL trick for Roku users allows them to use their TV with just a few taps of their smartphone. Fans have praised its practicality – but you must install an app first. First, you need the Roku mobile app, which is a free application for iOS and Android devices. This app is what turns […]

Roku users can control their TV with a few taps of their smartphone – and fans say it’s ‘better than the remote’

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For an average size space, a 75-inch TV is humungous. But, if you have a wall that's big enough, this size TV can provide a theater-like experience, especially when you combine the TV with a surround-sound system and maybe some smart lighting for added ambiance. A 75-inch or larger smart TV is perfect for watching blockbuster movies, live sports and all your favorite shows. And gaming comes with amazing visuals, too.Best 77-inch smart TV overall: LG OLED Evo G4 smart TV Best 75-inch smart TV for most households: Samsung's Frame TVBest budget smart 75-inch TV: Roku 75" Select Series 4KBest value smart...

The 8 best 75-inch TVs of 2024 let you skip the theater

Roku is preparing to launch a new 24/7 sports channel across its devices, apps, and on its website. Starting on August 12th, the new Roku Sports Channel will start showing sports-themed content that includes live events and original content. Joe Franzetta, who heads Roku’s sports division, describes the channel as...

Roku will launch a free 24/7 sports channel

Today Apple has released public beta 3 for iOS 18. This new public beta brings with it the variety of changes introduced in yesterday’s developer beta, and is available for download now to members of Apple’s public beta program. Here’s everything that’s new. Photos app changes...

iOS 18 public beta 3 is now available, here’s what’s new

Did you know that iOS includes built-in ambient noise options? Third-party white noise apps are great, but if you don’t need the extra features they offer, Apple’s own solution is already on your device at no extra cost. And in iOS 18, two new background sounds have been added to the lineup: Fire and Night.

iOS 18 expands ambient noise lineup with new Fire and Night sounds

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  TCL just released its answer to one of the most popular TVs on Earth. The NXTFrame 4K smart TV is designed to go head-to-head with the Samsung Frame TV. Just like its rival, when it's not being used, it displays famous works of art. The TVs themselves are even designed to look like a framed masterpieces.Available in four QLED screen sizes -- 55 inches, 65 inches, 75 inches and...

TCL's new Samsung Frame TV lookalike has Google TV built in

Despite its immense popularity, Chromecast has remained one of the most frustrating brands in Google's portfolio. What started as a daring project that broke the rules of TV slowly descended into a bland, neglected mess. Google now says that the era of Chromecast is over, but early adopters know that Chromecast has been dead for years.

Google Neglected the Chromecast. Now It's Dead.

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While you can share your account, sometimes it's easier to just log out of your Netflix account on Roku for peace of mind.

How To Sign Out Of Netflix On A Roku Device

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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IOS 18 beta 5 introduced several new changes, but one in particular – Safari’s new Distraction Control feature – stands out above the rest. Watch my hands-on video walkthrough as I provide commentary on everything new in iOS 18 beta 5, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos.

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Google abandoning Chromecast validates Apple’s TV strategy

Google is discontinuing its Chromecast product line and has introduced a new, premium offering: Google TV Streamer for $99. The move is a surprise considering Chromecast’s...

Google abandoning Chromecast validates Apple’s TV strategy

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