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Google Cast has Been Destroying WiFi Networks Lately (Updated: Fix Incoming)

Kellen January 15, 2018 85

UPDATE 1/17: Google says a fix is ready and will rollout starting January 18 as an update to Google Play services on Android devices. I think it was day 3 of CES when my wife pinged me on Hangouts to let me know that our WiFi was hot garbage and that she was...

You Can Now Enter a Beta for the Google Cast Receiver App

Tim July 26, 2017 10

Google has opened up a beta for the Google Cast Receiver app, allowing developers to ensure their apps will always work when a new version is getting pushed. Sure, we aren't developers, but we still want the latest builds out there, so anyone can join if you'...

Netflix and Google Photos can Now be Linked in Google Home for Future Casting

Kellen December 12, 2016 27

During our Google Home review, we knocked the smart home speaker over its lack of Cast-able video or multimedia content as being one of its current flaws. We're talking about being able to send over things like Netflix shows or Google Photos albums with your...

RIP, Google Cast. Hello, “Chromecast Built-In.” (Updated)

Kellen November 23, 2016 37

Confused? Try to keep up, will ya? Google Cast, the technology behind TVs and speakers that allows you to Cast media throughout your house, is now also known as "Chromecast built-in." Google announced the change last night through Twitter and by updating the @...

Google Cast App Rebranded to Google Home, Different Icon and Everything

Tim October 24, 2016 44

We hope you didn't grow too attached to the Google Cast rebranding for the Chromecast app, as it is now going through yet another branding change. In a new update that will soon hit all users, the app's name has been changed to Google Home, cementing its...

Chromecast Ultra Available in Google Store for $69, Ships in 2-3 Weeks

Tim October 20, 2016 22

The Chromecast Ultra, Google's latest HDMI dongle capable of streaming 4K content, is now up for purchase on the Google Store. The Ultra is priced at $69, and will ship about 2-3 weeks from now, according to Google. For that extra price bump in relation to a...

Google Cast Has a Preview Program You Can Enter Right Now (Updated)

Tim September 13, 2016 38

Seemingly just introduced into the Google Cast application, Google is looking for folks to enter a Preview Program for the Chromecast. What will you receive for entering? According to an enrollment email received after signing up, you will get sneak peeks at...

Google Cast Now Built Into Chrome on Desktop With Casting to Hangouts Too

Kellen August 29, 2016 10

Casting through Chrome on your desktop is now a built-in feature that no longer requires you to install a third party extension or perform much setup. Google announced the news today through the Chrome blog, noting that Google Cast is "now built fully into...