Google just stopped selling the Chromecast — and this is the replacement

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It was inevitable, but Google has finally stopped selling the Chromecast.

When the Google TV Streamer made its debut in August of last year, Google also announced the demise of the Chromecast family of streaming sticks. Google has a reputation for killing useful, beloved products, but the Chromecast did have a near 12--year run, mostly being subsumed by the more powerful, more expensive Streamer.

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Google TV Streamer: $99 at Amazon

The Google TV Streamer offers exceptional features if you're looking to upgrade an outdated TV or want a new smart TV interface. It unlocks a lot of potential, dplus features a 1GB Ethernet connection. It may have a higher price tag but it offers a range of features in a compact design with an excellent remote.

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As of today, the Chromecast is no longer available to purchase on the Google Store.

The listings for the Chromecast with Google TV 4K and Chromecast HD now display "No longer available" text and out of stock in the quantity listing.

According to 9to5Google, the Chromecast was still available for sale earlier this week at $49.99 and $29.99.

For those who still have their Chromecast, Google has said that it will at a minimum get updates through Android 14, though that has yet to come out yet.

If you're still hunting for the less expensive Chromecast, Best Buy and Amazon appear to have them still in stock, though how long that remains true we're sure won't last too much longer.

Otherwise, for cheaper streaming devices, you'll need to consider a Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire TV Stick, two of the best streaming devices.

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Scott Younker
Scott Younker
West Coast Reporter

Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. He also handles all the Connections coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game since it released.

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