Maximum PC: Google on Wednesday added a new item to its online store, that being a tiny Ethernet adapter for its Chromecast dongle. Chromecast already comes with 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity baked in, but if you need a wired connection for any reason, you were out of luck. Not anymore (well, sort of).
It's not the first time when Google integrating Apple service into its system. Apple Music will be available on Google speakers soon.
Google Cast devices, like the Chromecast and Google Home cause temporarily Wifi dropouts for users around the world. The issue has been confirmed for routers from Asus, Linksys, Netgear, TP-Link or Synology. In some cases the router is totally inaccessible for a while, other users report the router only disconnects from the internet. TP-Link and Linksys have confirmed the issue.
This is getting old now, but every time I see it, I think the same thing. Why would Linksys or other router makers have to do anything about this? It's clearly a Google Cast infraction. They need to fix their intrusive garbage.
Specifically, Office Depot has the device listed on its website for that price, down from the $35 price tag it usually carries there.
