NewsThe Chromecast is back, but not as we know itThe Cast 150 looks like a Chromecast, and streams like a Chromecast, but it’s not made by Google.The Cast 150 looks like a Chromecast, and streams like a Chromecast, but it’s not made by Google.by Dominic PrestonMay 2, 2025, 9:59 AM UTCLinkFacebookThreadsThe Cast 150 looks an awful lot like a Chromecast. Image: ThomsonDominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor.When Google killed its diminutive Chromecast line to replace the dongles with the TV Streamer set-top box, not everyone was happy about the change. Fortunately, if you’re hankering after a new version of Google’s old streamer, the Thomson Cast 150 might just fit the bill — but only if you live in Europe.The Cast 150 looks suspiciously similar to Google’s discontinued Chromecast, with a wide, flat white dongle including a built-in HDMI cable. Even the software’s the same: this runs on Google TV and supports Google’s video casting tech too, so the day-to-day experience should be about the same.The Cast 150 includes support for 4K, along with the HDR10 standard and Dolby Atmos audio. The only worrying spec is the 8GB of storage, which might be limiting if you intend to install a lot of apps. A few come preinstalled, including Netflix and Disney Plus, and it includes Google’s newly mandated “Live TV” button on the remote for quick access to free and live streaming channels.The Cast 150 can be kept hidden behind your TV. Image: ThomsonWe thought the Google TV Streamer was “an upgrade in every way” over the Chromecast, but it also just about doubled the price, and not everyone wants a set-top box on display next to their TV. At €69 (around $78) the Cast 150 costs the same as Google’s 4K Chromecast used to, but it’s only going on sale in Europe, where it launches on May 28th. A UK launch will follow “eventually,” but a US release isn’t on the cards.See More: EntertainmentGoogleNewsStreamingTechMost PopularMost PopularMark Zuckerberg just declared war on the entire advertising industryMicrosoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App StoreSlate Auto confirms where it’ll build its $20,000 TruckAmazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices nowInstallerA weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to tell you everything you need to download, watch, read, listen to, and explore that fits in The Verge’s universe.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad
