Chromecast: dongle for streaming the Google TV

Along with the new Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Google unveiled today also , a small dongle designed to transform any HDMI-compatible TV into a Smart TV. In practice allows you to stream video from a smartphone or a tablet to the TV by simply using Chrome. It communicates with your network via 802.11n Wi-Fi and with Android, iOS, Windows and ChromeOS devices.

Unlike Apple’s AirPlay, which can stream content directly from mobile devices to Apple TV, Chromecast pulls content from the cloud? The benefit: If the person initiating the Chromecast leaves the house, someone else can continue controlling the viewing experience with a different Cast-enabled device. It also won’t drain the battery of your device.

Chromecast is available on Google Play U.S. as early as today, priced at $ 35, will however also be purchased through Amazon and Best Buy. And also coming in the other areas as soon as possible.