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The $30 Google TV stick may be the budget Chromecast successor we've been waiting for

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Why This Matters

The potential launch of a $30 Google TV stick, possibly replacing the discontinued Chromecast, offers consumers an affordable 4K streaming option with advanced features like Dolby Atmos and Google Cast. This development could increase competition and accessibility in the streaming device market, benefiting users seeking budget-friendly yet feature-rich solutions. The device's affordability and capabilities may influence future product offerings from other brands as well.

Key Takeaways

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A new 4K Onn streaming stick was reportedly spotted at Walmart.

It could be an affordable replacement for Google Chromecast.

You get 4K support, Dolby Atmos, and Google TV.

It's been about two years since Google stopped making its Chromecast streaming stick, and if you've been looking for a suitable replacement, your answer might finally be here.

Walmart hasn't announced anything official, but a new 4K streaming stick (simply called Onn 4K Streaming Device) was apparently spotted at a Walmart store, and first reported by Android Headlines. It's not clear whether the device was supposed to be available for purchase yet or if this was an accident, but a Reddit user said they were able to purchase one and that it was mixed in with a pile of older sticks without its own price tag.

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