Netgear is releasing its most capable networking USB dongle yet, the first one that can add the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard to many modern PCs. The company’s new $89.99 Nighthawk A8000 is a USB 3.0 adapter that can easily add interference-free 6GHz wireless connectivity to laptops or desktops. While plenty of laptops and devices have been released in the past year that are … [Read more...] about Netgear’s new Nighthawk USB dongle can add 6GHz Wi-Fi to your PC for $89.99
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Xbox teases Chromecast-like streaming dongle for xCloud
Just when we thought that we'd got a handle on xCloud - or Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, to use its full release title - along comes a juicy rumour to throw a spanner in the works. It was thought that the service, now available to everyone with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, is merely a supplementary add-on for those who already own a console, and therefore … [Read more...] about Xbox teases Chromecast-like streaming dongle for xCloud
AAWireless is a dongle that promises to enable wireless Android Auto on wired head units
As cars become increasingly connected, millions of drivers are using services like Android Auto to access their favorite apps and services from within their vehicle. Android Auto allows users to project their smartphone’s apps onto a car head unit, a touchscreen display that connects to an Android device via a USB lead or wirelessly. While wireless Android Auto is certainly … [Read more...] about AAWireless is a dongle that promises to enable wireless Android Auto on wired head units
The USG Dongle protects you from BadUSB attacks
You might have previously heard utterances, perhaps expletives, concerning BadUSB. It’s a Malware that reprograms USB chips in your devices with malicious intent. BadUSB is said to be able to bypass the OS, antivirus software and other countermeasures to do its dirty deeds. Your USB ports are particularly open to this kind of attack if you sometimes accept files, for example, … [Read more...] about The USG Dongle protects you from BadUSB attacks
Google's new Android TV dongle reveals a few more secrets before launch
There's a new Google hardware device in the works that's going to replace the Chromecast Ultra. It has the codename Sabrina and it's expected to be a full Android TV device, rather than just being a casting device. We've seen a recent flood of information about this device, coming from pre-release firmware and adding to this wealth of information is more on the specific … [Read more...] about Google's new Android TV dongle reveals a few more secrets before launch
Google’s Android TV dongle, remote, and new UI
Google is preparing to launch new hardware this summer, including at least a new smartphone and a streaming media device. The latter device is rumored to be the successor to the Chromecast Ultra but is expected to come with a dedicated remote and Android TV software onboard. This rumored Google Android TV dongle may launch under Google’s Nest branding and has been described as … [Read more...] about Google’s Android TV dongle, remote, and new UI
Google’s next Chromecast dongle may actually be an Android TV box with Google Stadia
Google’s Chromecast dongles have been a very successful platform, and it seems Google is planning to piggyback on this success to boost both Android TV and Google Stadia. AndroidPolice reports that, according to their sources, instead of being a dumb receiver for your smartphone, Google’s next Chromecast Dongle will in fact be powered by Android TV. This means the dongle will … [Read more...] about Google’s next Chromecast dongle may actually be an Android TV box with Google Stadia
TiVo is making a cheap Android TV dongle with an emphasis on live TV
Android TV dongles are used very conveniently to turn any standard television device to a smart TV. It gives you the ability to connect to the internet, stream your favorite content from various platforms like YouTube and Netflix, browse social media, and install thousands of apps from the Play Store. Though, there are some unique dongles that do more than that. TiVo’s new … [Read more...] about TiVo is making a cheap Android TV dongle with an emphasis on live TV