Google had all but locked down its media-streaming device, the Google Chromecast, soon after its release, but if you've been waiting for root access to your device since then, your time has officially come. According to the XDA developers forum, developers GTVHacker, Team-Eureka, and fail0verflow have exploited a new vulnerability which allows root access to the current software build and new models.
As far as requirements go, you need a Chromecast device (obviously), a Teensy 2 or 2++, Teensy Loader, 1GB+ Flashdrive, and files provided in the forums. If you think this sounds too expensive and to effort-intensive, just remember that compared to a Roku box, or Apple TV set, you'll still be saving alot of money, and you get to have some fun playing around with your device. So download the files, go buy yourself a Teensy, and get tinkering!
Source: XDA Forums
