Google's new Chromecast Audio will make dumb speakers smart

Google just gave music lovers an excellent reason to buy a Chromecast.

In addition to a new Chromecast for televisions, the company unveiled Chromecast Audio, a new $35 device dedicated to streaming music and audio through your home speakers

Chromecast Audio has a very similar form factor to the new Chromecast streaming dongle. The small disc-shaped device connects to your home Wi-FI network and plugs into your existing speakers. Like a regular Chromecast, once it's set up you can "cast" audio from apps on your smartphone to your speakers via the music apps on your phone. Read more...