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Streaming devices evolve quickly, with new hardware, software updates, and platform features shaping how people access their favorite services. Whether tracking major device software updates, changes to app support, comparing streaming platforms, or looking for the best ways to improve your home streaming setup, bookmark this page to stay informed with the latest news, insights, and helpful guides.
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Even Nvidia’s Shield TV Pro Couldn’t Escape a $100 Price Hike
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One of the emerging trends of this year is price increases. Although price increases are nothing new for streaming services, it is…
Fire TV is Getting a Dedicated Alexa+ Hub for ‘Smarter’ Recommendations and More
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Amazon is adding a new Alexa+ Hub to Fire TV. The new hub is designed to be a dedicated home to Alexa,…
Amazon’s New $60 Fire TV Stick 4K Is Apparently Faster Than Some Smart TVs
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Amazon has a new Fire TV Stick for you to consider. As to be expected with a new hardware device, Amazon says…
The New Streaming Battlefield Isn’t Content—It’s Attention
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Almost three in four US TV viewers now regularly use their smartphones to consume media while watching television. New data showing the…
Roku’s Continued Platform Dominance Highlights Why Fox Purchase Makes Sense
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Roku continues to be the most popular device in the U.S. According to the latest data, Roku as an operating system is…
TiVo’s New ‘Agent TiVo’ AI Tool to Make It Easier to Find Content to Watch
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TiVo has confirmed plans to add an AI-powered discovery tool to TiVo OS. The new Agent TiVo feature is designed to make…
Google TV’s New Gemini Upgrade Removes the ‘Where to Watch’ Guesswork
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Google has started rolling out a new Where to Watch feature on Google TV that’s designed to make it easier to find…
Roku’s New Pro Series OLED TVs Launch at $999, Premium LX OLED TV Coming Soon
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If you’re in the market for a new OLED smart TV, Roku has a couple of new options for you to consider.…
Google TV Streamer Jumps to $150 Following Increases By Apple, Amazon and Roku
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The cost of a Google TV Streamer has now jumped to $150 in the United States, resulting in a straight $50 price…
Sony PlayStation 5 Users Can Now Access a Free Live TV Service on PS5 Consoles
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Sony today launched a new live TV service for the PlayStation 5. As the new Live TV on PS5 experience is a…
Fire TV Deal: Amazon Slashes Stick and Cube Prices After Recent Increases
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Amazon increased the price of its Fire TV lineup earlier this month, with the increases ranging between $5 and $60, depending on…
Fire TV Prices Soar as Amazon Follows Apple and Roku in Hardware Price Hikes
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Amazon has become the latest company to increase the price of its hardware products, with Fire TV models now costing significantly more…
USA Network App Quietly Returns to Roku and Just in Time for Premier League
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Roku users who missed having access to the dedicated USA Network app will be happy to know it is back. This follows…
New Google TV ‘Report’ Safety Feature Lets You Hide Inappropriate Titles
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Google TV has now added a new Report feature to the long-press menu. The new safety tool is designed to make it…
Free PHYND Cloud-Gaming Service Launches on Amazon Fire TV
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PHYND has now launched its cloud-gaming streaming service on Amazon Fire TV in the United States, offering those with an eligible device…
Roku Streaming Hours Totaled 37.9 Billion in Q2 2026
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Roku streaming hours totaled 37.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Roku also continued to see strong performance in adverting and…
Android TV Devices Are Safe From Google Assistant’s September Shutdown
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You may have heard that Google Assistant is shutting down in early September. While technically correct, the shutdown of the assistant doesn’t…
Roku Follows Apple With Device Price Hikes Hitting Streaming Stick, Ultra and More
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Roku is now the latest company to increase the price of its hardware devices, with the increase understood to be the result…
Vizio Users Now Seeing an Unwanted Ad When Switching Inputs – But It’s Not an Ad
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Vizio users are now beginning to encounter an ad when switching inputs. While ads are a common part of the TV experience,…
LG’s New StanbyME 2 Max Is a 32-Inch 4K Portable Display Running on webOS
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LG has launched a new lifestyle display under its StanbyME brand. The new StanbyME 2 Max is designed to be a lightweight…
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