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Daniel Frankel

The Chromecast Brand and the Dongle Form Factor Get Left Behind With New ‘Google TV Streamer’

Google TV Streamer.

With nearly four years having passed since Google debuted its last major streaming device upgrade, Chromecast with Google TV, images and specifications have leaked for the tech giant's soon-to-be-released "Google TV Streamer." 

Last week, 9to5google wowed the tech press with images of the new wedge-shaped device. The tech blog has followed that up by obtaining and publishing FCC spec filings, revealing the inclusion of an Ethernet port, for serious high-bitrate streaming without Wi-Fi problems, as well as support for Thread radio, which enables the device to communicate with other smart home gadgets. 

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