Chromecast

Google has released a new Chromecast that is also really its first proper Android TV media streaming device. It's a Chromecast but it also has its own storage, its own operating system, its own remote, and can be used without another device.

Like most tech launches at the moment, Google's October event was an online-only, livestreamed affair, but there was still plenty of new hardware on show: two new Pixel phones, a new Chromecast with Google TV on board, and a new Nest Audio speaker.

The Chromecast is a circular dongle that receives video and audio from a phone, tablet, laptop, Mac or PC, and streams it to the TV. It's one of the easiest, cheapest and most versatile ways to watch streaming video on a bigger screen. New Atlas guides you through setting up and using the device.

LG has announced a couple of new monitors that it will showcase at CES in January. The line includes a 32-inch 4K monitor with HDR capability, aimed at creative professionals and gamers, and an ultra-wide multimedia monitor with Chromecast functionality built in.

Well, it's certainly been a busy day for Google. As well as launching two new Pixel phones and the Daydream View VR headset, the tech giant also had time today to introduce an updated 4K-capable Chromecast, tell us more about its Amazon Echo competitor, and unveil a new take on the router too.

Google has built the ability to cast content to your TV right into the Chrome web browser. This means anyone who owns a Chromecast can now cast content with a couple of clicks.

On Tuesday, Google announced that it has sold over 20 million Chromecasts the past few years and now hopes to sell more by launching an improved second generation HDMI streaming dongle alongside a streaming audio-only version.

The Chromecast has been one of Google's biggest hardware hits of recent years, an inexpensive and versatile streaming dongle that lets users get content from their smartphone or tablet up on the big screen. Now it's launched an Ethernet adapter to get the Chromecast working in Wi-Fi dead zones.

Google's Chromecast streaming device has been around for more than a year and its user base continues to grow. Having shown you some tips to get the most out of the device when it was first released, we revisit the Chromecast to show you even more things it is capable of.

Amazon has expanded its universe of "Fire" devices with its smallest addition yet – the Fire TV Stick streaming media HDMI dongle.

In addition to Android Lollipop, Google has introduced the first three devices to run the mobile operating system, the Nexus 6 phablet, Nexus 9 tablet and Nexus Player streaming media and gaming console.