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Google is discontinuing the Chromecast line (www.theverge.com)
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[–] bitflag@lemmy.world 31 points 4 months ago (1 children)

They aren't really, they are just upgrading it to a full set top box and rebranding it.

[–] IamAnonymous@lemmy.world 29 points 4 months ago (1 children)

But it went from a dongle to a set top box for more than 3 times the price. It’s not really the same device, just similar functionality.

[–] kratoz29@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago

Yeah, I don't see myself carrying this thing to every hotel I stay at... Even less because I am not buying it lol.