WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Google recently announced that it will be
discontinuing the production of the popular Chromecast, making it available only
while supplies last. In its place, the company is launching the all-new Google
TV Streamer.

According to Google's blog post, the Google TV Streamer boasts AI capabilities
that allow it to provide episode summaries and reviews, as well as create
personalized watchlists tailored to individual household members' preferences.
This cutting-edge device offers a premium streaming experience and functions as
a central hub for controlling smart home devices, making it a step up from the
Chromecast.

MacRumors reports that the Google TV Streamer provides access to a vast library
of over 700,000 movies and shows from popular streaming platforms like YouTube
TV, Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV, as well as over 800 free channels for live
TV. Notably, it features an AI-enhanced content recommendation system powered by
Google's Gemini technology, offering custom watchlists and detailed summaries
and reviews of various content.

With a faster processor, double the memory, and 32GB of storage, the Google TV
Streamer supports 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The device is
designed to be placed in front of the TV for seamless connectivity with smart
home devices and is compatible with Matter, featuring a built-in Thread border
router to improve connectivity and responsiveness of smart home devices such as
locks and motion sensors.

Available in Porcelain and Hazel colors, the Google TV Streamer is priced at
$99.99, making it more affordable than the Apple TV 4K and on par with the Roku
Ultra, while offering a similar array of features. Pre-orders are currently
open, and shipping is set to begin on September 24, 2024.



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