Google ends 11-year history of Chromecast, unveils new streaming device 'Google TV Streamer'
Google has announced that it will stop production of its streaming device 'Chromecast,' which has sold over 100 million units over the past 11 years, and will stop selling it as soon as stock runs out. As a result, it has released ' Google TV Streamer ' as a new streaming device to replace Chromecast.
7 memorable moments in Google Chromecast history
Google TV Streamer: A new AI entertainment and smart home hub
https://blog.google/products/google-nest/google-tv-streamer/
Google is discontinuing the Chromecast line - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/6/24214471/google-chromecast-line-discontinued
At the time of Chromecast's release, most TVs did not have app capabilities, streaming features were unreliable and complicated, and connecting TVs to smartphones, tablets, and PCs was complicated and difficult. Chromecast was Google's answer to address these issues, and it emerged as a simple way to cast your favorite online content to your TV screen, and it was easy to use by simply connecting the device and pressing play. Chromecast was compact, easily hidden behind the TV, and affordable, which made it accessible to millions of people and gained a large user base.
However, at the time of writing, there are a lot of streaming devices and smart TVs, and Google has also implemented streaming functions ( Google Cast ) on millions of TV devices, including Android TV. Android TV is installed in220 million devices worldwide, and TV devices such as LG TV have also started to adopt Google Cast. Based on these same Chromecast technology, Google has announced that it will end existing Chromecast devices, as the next step has come in evolving streaming TV devices to add even more functionality to smart TVs.
The original Chromecast, which came out in 2013, was designed to be plugged directly into an HDMI port.
The second-generation Chromecast, released in 2015, had a new design, with an HDMI cable extending from the main unit, and a magnet on the back, making it easy to attach to a TV or wall mount.
Also released in 2015, Chromecast Audio was a music player that could be plugged directly into speakers or a home theater for easy audio streaming.
The Chromecast Ultra, released in 2016, was the first Chromecast device to support 4K streaming.
The third-generation Chromecast, released in 2018, is 15% faster than its predecessor.
Chromecast with Google TV (HD), released in 2022, gives you access to over 10,000 apps.
Google has announced Google TV Streamer as a new streaming device to replace Chromecast. Google TV Streamer supports streaming in 4K resolution and also functions as a smart home hub for Google Home and Matter devices. Google TV Streamer also uses Gemini technology to provide users with a complete overview, reviews, and season breakdown of content, making it easier to find what to watch next.
Meet the Google TV Streamer | Your Favorite Entertainment, Without All the Drama - YouTube
Google TV Streamer will be available for pre-order from August 6, 2024, and will be available for purchase from the Google Store and third-party retailers from September 24 for $99.99 (approximately 14,000 yen).
◆ Forum is currently open
A forum related to this article has been set up on the official GIGAZINE Discord server . Anyone can post freely, so please feel free to comment! If you do not have a Discord account, please refer to the account creation procedure article to create an account!
• Discord | 'Have you ever used Chromecast? Was it useful?' | GIGAZINE
https://discord.com/channels/1037961069903216680/1270670386673221656
Related Posts:
