Bid Adieu to the Chromecast Streaming Device
It's time to bid adieu to the old Chromecast as Google is set to introduce their new "Google TV Streamer" to the market. 9to5Google has leaked images that reveal a futuristic-looking device, abandoning the traditional HDMI dongle design in favor of a sleek set-top box.
This change comes with a hiccup for some users, like myself—having limited space in my petite Manhattan apartment, I tend to lean towards compact devices that can be plugged in without occupying any table space. The new Streamer might require additional space on my TV console, and, as mentioned by 9to5Google, it appears to be wider than a typical Roku set-top box.
The Google TV Streamer's remote is also evolving, featuring a longer design and the volume rocker on the front, replaced by a simple microphone icon for the voice assistant button. And, for the benefit of users with accessibility concerns, the voice assistant button will get a slight raised bump.
Notably, Android Police suggests that the Google TV Streamer will likely be unveiled at Google's upcoming hardware event on August 13th. This move appears ambitious, and I can't help but be intrigued by the forthcoming developments.
To give you a better idea of the device's dimensions, the Google TV Streamer is approximately 6.4 inches long by 3 inches wide, making it more slender compared to the Roku set-top box, which is typically around 4.9 inches long and 4.9 inches wide with a square shape. Both devices are intended to be compact, fitting comfortably on a TV console or shelf without consuming much space.
Reference:1. https://9to5google.com/2022/07/30/leak-google-tv-streamer-chromecast-hdmi/2. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiQxeC08rXsAhU6swIDHcz2CswQFggpMAg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsmarena.com%2Fgoogle-tv-streamer-teased-9839.php&usg=AOvVaw24U31lYHM9pOWIfoC1VeSa3. https://9to5google.com/2022/07/28/google-tv-streamer-rumors/
- The Google TV Streamer, confirmed to be unveiled on August 13th by Android Police, seems to feature an intriguing design that veers away from the traditional Chromecast tech into a sleek set-top box.
- The leaked images of the Google TV Streamer by 9to5Google indicate a device wider than a typical Roku set-top box, potentially causing space problems for users like myself in compact dwellings, such as my Manhattan apartment.
- Unlike the old Chromecast, the new Google TV Streamer appears to have a longer remote design with a microphone icon for the voice assistant button, and a raised bump on the voice assistant button to cater to users with accessibility concerns.
- For tech enthusiasts, the futuristic look of the Google TV Streamer, along with its anticipated technologically advanced hardware, promises a cool addition to any home entertainment system.
