Hear ye, hear ye, Chromecast owners! The time has come to ditch the unyielding chains of cable and embrace the glorious world of streaming services. But with so many options out there, how do you know which ones are worthy of your Chromecast’s attention? Fear not, dear reader, for we have compiled a list of the top streaming services guaranteed to make your Chromecast sing with joy.…
Are you tired of casting cat videos from your phone to your TV with the same old basic Chromecast features? Do you feel like your streaming skills are stuck in the Stone Age while your friends are living in the future with their fancy Chromecast tricks? Fear not, dear reader, for we are here to help you unlock the full potential of your Chromecast and elevate your streaming game to master level.…
Are you torn between choosing a Chromecast or a gaming console for your next entertainment investment? Do you lie awake at night, haunted by the pressing question of which device will reign supreme in your living room kingdom? Fear not, dear reader, for we have embarked on a quest to compare two technological titans in a battle of brawn, brains, and overall binge-watching bliss.…
In a world where streaming is king and remote controls are ancient relics, the battle of the budget streaming devices rages on. In one corner, we have the trusty Chromecast, the little dongle that could. And in the opposite corner, we have a slew of competitors all vying for the top spot. But who will come out on top in this epic showdown of streaming supremacy?…
Today, Google released their latest Chromecast device at a low price of $29.99. Chromecast was due for a refresh after the surprising hit from 2020 with 4K capabilities and a voice enabled remote and Google TV interface.
The latest Chromecast device’s specs may render some confusion. In some sense, it is a downgrade as it can only support 1080p (HD) and has less RAM.…
Google finally released their latest Google Chromecast with Google TV. Unlike previous generation Chromecasts, this Chromecast is integrated with the Google TV GUI (graphic user interface). The Google TV GUI is used in many smart TV’s as well as Android TV boxes. It is a easy way to manage streaming subscriptions such as Netflix, Amazon Prime TV, Hulu, HBO, Youtube, Disney+, ESPN, and more.…
In a bit of a surprise to techies, Google announced their new line of Pixel phones – 3a and 3a XL at Google i/o on May 7th. On the surface, the phones have the same great features that made Pixel 3 series great. Bare Android OS, great battery life, fast charging and most importantly, the camera as well as the great software package.…
If you recently noticed that you can no longer connect your Chromecast to your Android phone’s hotspot, you are not alone. Google pushed an update (11.0.55) to Google Play Services where you can no longer connect to Android’s hotspot. A member of the Chromecast team on productforum.google.com responded. See below:
In summary, Google disabled this ability to improve the reliability of Chromecast as it was never an official functionality.…
Super Bowl 51 will be on the Fox channel. In order to find out your TV channel, look at the chart from Wikipedia. These are the over the air TV channels. Your cable or satellite may have a different channel so please check your digital program guide. There is probably a standard definition (480p) or high definition (1080i, 1080p, or 4K) specific TV channels.…
ifixit is known of its tear down walk through to reveal the internal components of popular electronic gadgets. They do this to understand hidden components, give each device a repair index scorecard, and approximate cost of parts.
Google Home was released this past week on Nov. 4th and ifixit did not waste time to get on in hand and do one of its tear down to reveal its parts and component costs.…