In this week’s top stories: YouTube takes away functionality from its Chromecast app, the likely final version of Android 13 Beta releases, Chromecast with Google ...

The arrival of the Chromecast with Google TV two years ago made it clear that older Chromecast devices are on their way out. But now – as if to put the final nail in the coffin – older Chromecasts no ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. The first Chromecast, launched way back in 2013, was a novel, dirt-cheap way to get your streaming content onto your TV.

Apple TV’s Android app has added Google Cast in version 2.2, bringing a Cast button to the player. You can start watching on ...

Google recently killed the Chromecast brand, but the dongles live on—mostly. Owners of the second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio have noticed this week that their beloved streaming gadgets ...

Google Chromecasts directly stream videos from Android devices and laptops to your television. Google also makes some of the best streaming devices you can buy on a budget. Still, multiple variables ...

It's easy to become a little complacent with gadgets that seemingly work just fine — especially when they suddenly stop working. While you can normally get away with not updating your devices, you ...