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First-generation Chromecast users stressed by devices suddenly failing
Google tells Ars it fixed the first-gen Chromecast bug.
TL;DR
- The first-generation Google Chromecast, popular for its simplicity, experienced a widespread outage where popular apps stopped casting.
- Users suspected Google intentionally disabled the devices to encourage upgrades.
- Google confirmed the issue was a temporary technical glitch, not an intentional disabling, and has since been fixed.
- Support for all Chromecasts except the first-generation model continues with critical security updates.