The first Chromecast is obsolete. Here's what you should get next
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Google has ended support of its first-gen Chromecast dongle. These alternatives are your best bet for a replacement.
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Is this is a sign that Google wants to make the Chromecast v1 obsolete? Casting with TV. : r/Chromecast
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Google Chromecast (2015) review: Phone-centric puck still a great value, but not as your main streamer - CNET
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Chromecast - Wikipedia
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Chromecast vs Fire TV Stick, which is better?
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The original Chromecast has reached its end of life
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Google ends support for original Chromecast — see if you need to upgrade
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Google Chromecast Audio - Gloss Black, J42R-UXGA : Electronics
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I ditched the Apple TV 4K for Chromecast with Google TV for a month — here's what happened
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Chromecast with Google TV - Streaming Entertainment in 4K HDR - Sky