Some Google Stadia users get to use old Chromecast Ultras to play

At launch, you can only play Google Stadia on TV by using the Chromecast Ultra included in the Founders and Premiere Edition bundles. But some users who already have Chromecast Ultras have been able to stream games through a firmware update. Google had plans to update older Chromecast Ultra models, but they haven't given a schedule for its release. 

According to a Reddit thread, some users tried heading into the Settings and turning on the Preview Program and then rebooting the Chromecast to get the firmware update and play games. Google confirmed on Thursday that it will begin shipping early next week. The manual firmware update could be a workaround for those who got the access codes but don't have their bundles yet.

Source: Android Police

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Google Chromecast Ultra deals with big 4K streams the ‘old-school’ way

One of the many products Google released at its #madebygoogle event is a new Chromecast dongle. While it looks similar to what Google has released in this category before, what sets it apart is it supports both 4K and HDR streaming. Google claims the Chromecast Ultra can also start streams 1.8x faster this time around and it has better Wi-Fi reception, too. The Ultra is powered via microUSB and can be charged off TVs that provide enough power over USB or through the included AC adapter. But how does it handle the high-bandwidth needed by 4K videos? Google’s answer is an Ethernet adapter. Simply plug it into the device and you don’t have to worry about the Wi-Fi connectivity you have at home.

Source: The Verge