Introducing Google Chromecast

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superchunk said:

pbroy said:
So this needs online access to work, like Xbox One was supposed to have? Shouldn't people be against this like they were with Microsoft's policies? Plus, this is probably a data mining device.

All of google's products essentially require online to be fully functional. Its not a game console where I buy retail discs. Everything is purchased online/digital copies.

Its Google, I'm sure its mining my data. Just like the entirity of the web.

Yeah, criticizing Google for being online-only is just silly. Take away the web and the company has no reason to exist. There are plenty of video/display solutions that don't require the internet. People buy devices like this, Roku, and Apple TV because they want to leverage the convenience and flexibility of the internet.

If you're not comfortable with that, you can go to your local Blockbuster.

But it is worth keeping in mind that your data will be harvested, analyzed and sold to the highest bidder. Adjust your use of web services accordingly.