Google doesn't often update its Chromecast streaming devices. In the 12 years since the launch of the first Chromecast, the company has come out with a new device only every three or so years. In fact, I reviewed the last model, which was the Chromecast with Google TV in 2020.
The new Google TV Streamer is a completely reimagined device with a new design, remote, and capabilities that make it more suited for homes with more smart home devices, as well as a world where AI might soon dominate everything. I had a chance to go hands on with the Google TV Streamer to see how it will compete against the best streaming devices. Here are my first impressions.
