Chromecast helps people easily stream whatever they want through their TV via a simple dongle. Now Google’s adding a splash of color to the device, along with a string of new features. Instead of resembling a USB stick, Chromecast 2 is more like a colorful button, and Google says it is easier to plug into an HDMI slot. It apparently can stream videos faster and with less buffering. It also can preload content — for instance, start downloading a movie — as soon as you open the Chromecast app, which Google also has refreshed.
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Gadget Ogling: Eyes on Google
Posted by: Kris Holt October 3, 2015 07:00 AMChromecast helps people easily stream whatever they want through their TV via a simple dongle. Now Google’s adding a splash of color to the device, along with a string of new features. Instead of resembling a USB stick, Chromecast 2 is more like a colorful button, and Google says it is easier to plug into an HDMI slot. It apparently can stream videos faster and with less buffering. It also can preload content — for instance, start downloading a movie — as soon as you open the Chromecast app, which Google also has refreshed.