Chromecast 2nd Gen users face widespread authentication issues

Users of the Google Chromecast 2nd Gen device reported widespread issues on Sunday evening, coinciding with the announcement of the device's discontinuation. Many experienced authentication errors, leading to frustration and confusion among users. The outage occurred as Google introduced the new Google TV Streamer, officially replacing the Chromecast lineup. Despite the problems, Google has not issued a statement addressing the outage, prompting criticism from users for the lack of communication. The Chromecast 2nd Gen was released in 2015, and its support may end soon, following a pattern seen with the first generation model. Users are concerned that the device's performance issues may signal the end of its support.