Google rolls out a fix for 1st-gen Chromecast dongles, while the 4K Chromecast with Google TV gets a big Gemini upgrade

There’s news for both the very first Chromecast and the last model Google launched before ending the series.

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‘Rest in peace good buddy’: original gen 1 Chromecasts are now failing after 13 years, as Google apparently pulls the plug

Support for the first-generation Chromecast ended a while ago, but now the gadget is falling for many users.

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Looks like Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, just like my LG TV’s Magic Remote that drives me and my kids mad

Google has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for “pointing remotes” that sound very similar to LG’s Magic Remote
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Roku is releasing two new projectors and a free update for its devices, all in time for the World Cup

Roku is bringing two projectors to the market, plus a free update for existing devices, to make World Cup watching easier.
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There’s a massive 35% off the newest Amazon Fire TV Stick so you can stream all your favourite shows for less

You can now grab Amazon’s newest streaming stick for a record-low price of £25.99.

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Older Amazon Fire TV devices are set to lose support for HBO Max, due to a lack of software updates as Amazon switches to its new ‘Vega’ operating system, and it could affect ‘millions’ — I hope you already caught up with The Pitt…

HBO Max is no longer supported on older Fire TV devices that run version 5 of the Fire OS

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‘This device prevents sideloading’: Amazon warns Fire TV Stick HD buyers that it can’t be turned into an illegal ‘Fire Stick’ for free streaming

It’s been confirmed that the new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD runs Vega OS and prevents sideloading.

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Amazon has been accused of ‘bricking’ older Fire TV Stick devices to get users to upgrade — and it’s sparked a class action lawsuit

The new lawsuit claims Amazon has been restricting important software updates for older models to force users to upgrade.
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Own a Fire TV device? You’re getting a free update soon, with refreshed layout and new streaming channels — and Amazon’s also launching a slimmer Fire TV Stick

Amazon is refreshing its Fire TV interface for 2026 with new organisation and new streaming channels. Plus, it’s bringing out a new, slimmer Fire TV HD Stick.
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Roku just added 6 more free streaming channels — and one of its most useful features is coming to more streaming services

New channels are rollin’, rollin’, rollin’… OUT NOW… to your Roku sticks and Roku TVs

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