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It's been about two years since Google stopped making its Chromecast streaming stick, and if you've been looking for a suitable replacement, your answer might finally be here.

Walmart hasn't announced anything official, but a new 4K streaming stick (simply called Onn 4K Streaming Device) was apparently spotted at a Walmart store, and first reported by Android Headlines. It's not clear whether the device was supposed to be available for purchase yet or if this was an accident, but a Reddit user said they were able to purchase one and that it was mixed in with a pile of older sticks without its own price tag.

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