Technology @lemmy.zip BrikoX @lemmy.zip 4 mo. ago

Google is discontinuing the Chromecast line

www.theverge.com Google is discontinuing the Chromecast line

Another device heads to the Google graveyard.

Another device heads to the Google graveyard.

Technology @lemmy.world surfrock66 @lemmy.world 4 mo. ago

Google is discontinuing the Chromecast line

www.theverge.com /2024/8/6/24214471/google-chromecast-line-discontinued

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And just like that I gave up on casting and shifted back to a dedicated streaming PC like it's 2010. I changed the way I consumed my media for you, Google, and your thanks in return was betraying us by retiring the equipment that we came to rely on left and right. I'm still pissed about Chromecast audio.

God I'm tired of this shit.
- They've done this so many times now, one of these days we'll know better
- Chromecast audio
  
  When they disco'd them I found like 6 at Walmart for 3.99.
  
  I bought them all. Lol
  
  They are still in a box... But Ill have a use for them... Probably
- So tired...
- So dramatic, it looks like a decent upgrade! The last device was laggy anyways
  
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  I was thinking the same. Matter integration and a faster processor. I think the hard part for users is the price point. They're "upgrading" the Chromecast, which is good, but they are using a higher tier product to do it, so it will be treated as a graveyard project.
In place of the Chromecast, the company will offer the newly announced $99.99 Google TV Streamer, which launches on September 24th. The set-top box comes with some significant spec bumps over the Chromecast with Google TV, such as a processor that’s 22 percent faster, along with Thread and Matter integration.

Replacing it with something 3x as much that more or less does the same thing.
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  Agreed. So much better than bullshit Roku
- I was already considering Jellyfin as a possible replacement, and this pretty much ensures it.
  
  So what will you use as your Jellyfin client then? Roku?
- Now with more spyware!
- Why does it matter if the processor is faster, I'm not watching videos at double speed anyways
The Google grave yard:
Google & Microsoft went to the same college. They create devices, make people think there will be multiple generations of these devices, and in a short time, DELETE them from Earth. Same for services. If you have a complaint about my opinion, you can contact me on Google+
- What's weird is that Google + actually had a lot of traction. They could have been serious competitors to Facebook, especially now that Facebook has completely fucked their site.
  
  They completely screwed that up. Some of us never joined StalkerBook and never will. I think the real reason Google stops doing things is because they can't make bazillions doing it. Billions are just not enough for them. Greedy, greedy, greedy.
Specs for thhe replacement are similar to the Onn 4k Pro but almost double the price...
- Onn is a great brand
As someone with an OG Chromecast and occasionally uses it to cast photos, any reason I should find a recently discontinued "last model" to replace mine?
- Only if you need 4k HDR.
I feel like the constant renaming carousel hurts google more than a lot of people realize. Most people buying streaming devices don't pay attention to press releases. The Chromecast name has a ton of recognition that now disappeared, and "Google Streamer" is too generic ever to get traction.

Also the processor sucks. It was used in the fire stick in 2021. 99$ for something that isn't gonna be some huge improvement over the $50 device.

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