Google Made Chromecast Cool Again
At Gizmodo, there are few things more rewarding than eating your own words. So here I am. It’s been six months since I…
This May Be the Hideous Logo for Google's New Game Streaming Service
A Google exhibit at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on Monday appears to be teasing some sort of…
Google Gives Up on Its Cheapo Music Streaming Dongle
Google’s deeply discounted Chromecast Audio dongle is reportedly canceled.
Researcher Distributes Tool That Enables Mass-Hijacking of Google Chromecast Devices
A method a pair of hackers used this week to hijack thousands of Google Chromecast devices is now, for those who hadn’t…
Hackers Take Over Chromecast Device to Warn Users, Plug YouTuber PewDiePie
Hackers who reportedly commandeered thousands of Chromecast streaming devices on Monday used them to alert owners to a…
Chromecast Is Bumming Me Out
Google quietly released a new Chromecast device at its big event this week. And by quietly, I mean the company didn’t…
We're Liveblogging the Google Pixel 3 Event Right Here
As is the custom, Google’s big hardware day is here, and there have been so many leaks about the new Pixel phone, it…
Google Home and Chromecast Outages Leave Users With Plenty of Other Things to Do
Google Home and Chromecast are both experiencing outages, leaving owners of Google smart speakers unable to order…
What to Expect at Google I/O 2018
Google’s big once-a-year developer conference kicks off Tuesday May 8th. While much of Google I/O is meant to support…
7 Chromecast Apps and Games You Aren't Using But Should Be
The Chromecast—that’s a dongle for getting movies and shows and maybe a bit of music up on your big screen, right?…
Did the FCC Just Reveal Google’s Next Streaming Dongle?
Google’s Chromecast devices are handy (and cheap) little dongles for anyone who wants to add streaming functionality to…
How to Buy a Cheap 4K TV
This is the year. As much as we’ve postured about 4K TVs getting almost cheap enough and 4K content getting almost easy…
Amazon and Google, Will You Two Figure This Shit Out Already?
This is getting ridiculous. Amazon and Google are acting like a couple of teenagers. Breaking up, getting back…
How to Use Your Chromecast in a Hotel Room
Google’s Chromecast is one of the most useful streaming dongles ever invented—but its functionality falls down as soon…
The Chromecast Ultra Is a Cheap, Essential Upgrade for Your Fancy 4K TV
The smart TV is here, and it is damn stupid. Smart TV features are just a mess, and rarely get upgraded beyond what…
Google's New 4K Chromecast Ultra Is Way Fast
Google has sold more than 30 million Chromecasts for the simple reason that it’s a super easy, super cheap way to get…
What to Expect From Google's October 4th Event
Google’s October 4 gadget extravaganza is quickly approaching, and if the rumors are true, there’s plenty to be excited…
The Best Set-Top Box for All Your Binge-Watching Needs
Unless you’ve got a Roku TV or one of the latest premium sets from Samsung or Sony, there’s a good chance you need to…
The Best Multiroom Wireless Speaker System to Fill Your Home With Music
We’ve spent hundreds of hours over several months using six multiroom wireless speaker systems in every possible room…
New Smaller Roku Stick Makes It Easier to Watch TV Without Annoying Your Roommates
The Roku Stick has always been a fantastic device. It’s as small as a Chromecast, but doesn’t require an entire…