An image of a MP4 being played back through Google Chrome and Chromecast.
(Credit: Droid Life)
Google’s Chromecast turns me on, but it doesn’t really compel me as I’ve got several streaming solutions in my home. At least, that’s what I thought until I read Thursday that Chromecast can play video files on any computer connected to the streaming dongle.
This is huge news for those who thought Chromecast is just another glorified streamer.
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