Chromecast dead? Google TV Streamer set top box next iteration

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Google TV Streamer is likely the next-gen Chromecast we've all been waiting for

Google TV Streamer is likely the next-gen Chromecast we've all been waiting for
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Google TV Streamer is poised to replace Chromecast, offering a transition from an HDMI dongle to a set-top box design.

The Remote also features a new button arrangement for improved user experience and functionality.

Google TV Streamer will likely be unveiled at the upcoming Google's hardware event on August 13.

If you’re in the market for a streaming device, the Chromecast with Google TV is a compelling option, offering a perfect blend of hardware and software experience, an affordable price, and availability in 4K and HD variants. The Google-made streaming stick has stuck with an HDMI dongle design since its launch in 2013, but rumors and speculation about a radical design change have been circulating since 2020. Now, a new leak suggests that Google is finally moving away from the HDMI dongle design in favor of a set-top box design for the future generation of Chromecast.

As spotted by folks at 9to5Google, Google’s new streaming device will be called “Google TV Streamer” and puts the well-known dongle design out to pasture. According to the image obtained by the outlet, the Google TV Streamer would have a sleek set-top box design with a slanted, pill-shaped surface. This design, which is a departure from the traditional dongle or cube design, is sure to please those who value esthetics in their tech products.

Google is switching to a set-top box design for the next Chromecast

In a market where most streaming devices are launched with HDMI dongle or cube designs, Google’s decision to opt for a radical set-top box design is noticeable. This new design could offer improved performance, better heat dissipation, and a more aesthetic look, which could enhance the user experience. Yet, it’s unclear if Google wants to bring a specific functionality such as Tap to Cast to its next-generation Chromecast with this slanted design.

The remote picks a new button arrangement while borrowing its overall design from the previous Chromecast generation. The new remote puts the home and back buttons on the front row. Plus, the voice input key no longer has the Google Assistant logo and uses a generic microphone icon instead. The volume rocker is also moved to the face of the remote and no longer houses on the right edge. Moreover, the remote offers a new mute button alongside the conventional shortcuts for YouTube and Netflix.

Google is gearing up to hold its hardware event on August 13, and the potential reveal of the Google TV Streamer alongside other Pixel-branded devices is a highly anticipated moment at the event.
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Who needs or wants a Chromecast (or anything like it) at this point? Like literally, for what? Once I bought a Quest 3 and they shortly after disabled the streaming through Chromecast, what is it good for?
 
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ORDER_66 said:
Chromecast is only dope if it's cracked...:myman:
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Damn… I didn’t know you could crack these ?

When Google fiber came. I at the time had the Google TV service. Then when they dropped that, the sent me like 4 free Google Chromcast that I been using since.

And really only 2 cuz since I got YouTubeTV which is an app on most of my tvs. I just got them sitting in the box
 
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Bryan Danielson said:
Damn… I didn’t know you could crack these ?

When Google fiber came. I at the time had the Google TV service. Then when they dropped that, the sent me like 4 free Google Chromcast that I been using since.

And really only 2 cuz since I got YouTubeTV which is an app on most of my tvs. I just got them sitting in the box
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There was a few videos on how to do it yourself...:ld: but i couldnt get mines to be fully jailbroken/cracked i was always missing something on the instructions...
 
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doesn't really seem worth it.. even at 99. not sure why you would upgrade from the chromecast really. i guess if you never had a 4k streamer until now and you don't have iphone... but i'd prob still get the apple tv regardless.
 
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Apollo Creed said:
Chromecast are clutch for traveling.
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Roku streaming stick+>

i'm surprised they stuck with an HDMI dongle for so long. it's felt old fashioned for a while. google never supports anything this long. terrible fukking name though
 
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