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People are discussing two Chromecast-related stories: a major discount/deal for the Google TV Streamer 4K, and reports that first-gen Chromecast streamers are failing for some users more than a decade after release.

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Key Takeaway If you’re buying or using Chromecast/Google TV Streamer, there’s a tempting deal for the 4K Streamer but also reports of first-gen Chromecast failures for some users.
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If you’re buying or using Chromecast/Google TV Streamer, there’s a tempting deal for the 4K Streamer but also reports of first-gen Chromecast failures for some users.

People are discussing two Chromecast-related stories: a major discount/deal for the Google TV Streamer 4K, and reports that first-gen Chromecast streamers are failing for some users more than a decade after release.

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9to5Google · 4d ago
First-gen Chromecast streamers are suddenly failing for some users, 13 years later

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Google TV Streamer storage 32GB
Google TV Streamer RAM 4GB
Google TV Streamer deal price $49.99 (from $99.99, $50 off)
Offer requirement Must redeem via Play Store; Google Play Gold Tier
First-gen Chromecast issue Failing for some users 13 years later

What to Watch

  • Check whether the Google TV Streamer 4K deal continues and re-verify redemption steps in the Play Store. Android Authority
  • Look for follow-up reports/updates on first-gen Chromecast failures affecting specific users. 9to5Google

Recent signals

  • [Other] Google TV Streamer 4K 32GB storage, 4GB RAM $49.99 ($99.99 - $50) - with Google Play Gold Tier (Platinum gets $60 off) must redeem via Play Store Android Authority
  • First-gen Chromecast streamers are suddenly failing for some users, 13 years later 9to5Google
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I don’t want a new Google TV Streamer — I just want a new Chromecast

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20d ago Andrew Grush
xda-developers.com

The original Chromecast might finally be dead (for real this time)

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5d ago Patrick O'Rourke

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