Current models of the Google Chromecast streaming player come packaged with a handy remote control for quickly and easily commanding the device to show you all your favorite shows and movies. However, ...

A highlight this year is the new remote control, which Google said was “our most requested feature.” It’s slightly longer than my palm with a curved shape that makes it comfortable to hold. There’s a ...

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 ...

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