This week on gdgt: the new Nexus 7, the Leap, and two-step authentication

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This week on gdgt: Nokia Lumia 1020, Olympus PEN E-P5 and Google's Chromecast

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What the Inside of Google’s Chromecast Looks Like

What the Inside of Google's Chromecast Looks Like

Curious as to what’s hiding inside the Google Chromecast dongle? Thanks to the FCC, we don’t have to wonder what the Chromecast is packing anymore. There’s a Marvell DE3005 chip and an AzurWare chip to take care of Wi-Fi duties, according to Anandtech. FCC documents actually show Chromecast details in May, with pictures of its innards added today. Enjoy the guts. [FCC via @nerdtalker, Engadget]

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You’d Be Crazy Not to Buy Google Chromecast

You'd Be Crazy Not to Buy Google Chromecast

Google’s relationship with television is spotty, at best. Google TV, whether as a set-top box or as a built-in product, has been an ongoing punchline. It didn’t even sell television shows in the Play Store until a year ago. But Chromecast is different. It’s Google’s cross-platform answer to AirPlay, a video-friendly dongle that fits snuggly behind your TV. And, most importantly, they’re practically giving it away.

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