Google's new 4K Chromecast Ultra vs. the competition

And even if you're not quite ready to get a 4K TV, there are already a whole host of 4K-capable streaming devices that will set you up for years down the line. While the latest Apple TV still isn't 4K-ready, you can already get ahead of the game with new devices from Roku, Amazon, and now Google, which just announced the Chromecast Ultra. The Chromecast Ultra was just announced, but it will be available soon for 69. It supports 4K and HDR video, as well as all the major streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Vudu. As with previous Chromecasts, it doesn't feature its own remote, but instead you pull apps up on your phone and simply hit the "Cast" icon to tell the Chromecast to get that content and display it on your screen. The new Chromecast will connect to an HDMI port on the back of your TV so it will generally stay out of the way, though this is the first Chromecast to support wired internet for better quality streaming.