Google has turned its $100 streaming box into a $150 purchase, making the Google TV Streamer the latest piece of consumer tech caught in the rising cost of hardware.
The Google TV Streamer now sells for $149.99 at the Google Store and Best Buy, up from its $99.99 launch price in 2024. The device replaced Chromecast and has generally been positioned as Google’s higher-end streaming option.
Amazon and some other retailers were still listing the 4K streamer for around $100 as of Aug. 31, meaning shoppers may have a brief chance to buy existing inventory at the old price.
Google did not announce the increase ahead of time. In a statement to…
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