The arrival of this new streaming device means the death of Chromecast’s line- Google’s line of streaming devices. Google’s Chromecast sold more than a hundred million units since its initial release in 2014. However, the Google TV Streamer carries on Chromecast’s best features along with plenty of new upgrades and features.

The upcoming streaming device is priced at $99.99 and it will see its official release on September 24. Interested individuals can also pre-order from the Google Store.

Google TV Streamer and its Features

Google’s upcoming streaming device offers users access to over 700,000 shows and movies found on various streaming apps and platforms including Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV and more. In addition, users will also be able to access more than 800 live TV channels. Content is also suggested through Google AI which studies a user’s preferences to recommend what to watch. Gemini has also been integrated into Google TV to provide users with reviews, summaries and breakdowns.

Google TV Streamer comes with 4K HDR Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos so that viewers can feel fully immersed in the cinematic viewing experience. Both the processor and the memory have been improved upon since the Chromecast. There is also a storage capacity of 32GB which speeds up performance and enhances navigation.

Besides serving the function of a streaming device, Google TV Streamer also acts as a smart home hub. Users can connect their Google TV to Google Home and Matter. It also comes equipped with an integrated Theatre border router which decreases the time taken to connect to motion sensors and locks.

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Spotify’s new Basic plan excludes audiobooks but allows listeners to access only music and podcasts. Listeners can now return to the $10.99 pricing, which the previous Spotify standard plan used to cost. 

This new plan could be a good option for users who do not use the monthly 15 hours of audiobook listening with the premium plan. 

This move could indicate Spotify’s intention to develop a “Supermium” plan that could include high-fidelity audio. Bloomberg reports that the new plan will presumably cost at least $5 more monthly.

Earlier this month Spotify raised the prices of all its subscription plans. The music listening app increased the Primim Individual plans to $11.99 per month, the duo plan was raised by $2 per month to $16.99, and the family plan increased by $3 per month totalling $19.99. However, the student plan, offered at a discounted price to students, remains unchanged at $5.99. 

Earlier in April, Spotify saw a 20% increase in revenue, a 14% increase in premium subscribers and a record quarterly profit. Spotify is expected to release its Q2 2024 earnings later on July 24. 

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