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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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NVIDIA SHIELD Upgrade 8.1.1 Now Rolling out to 2019 SHIELD TV Devices
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SHIELD TV 2019 update adds many of the features recently rolled out to the 2015 and 2017 models.
Verizon’s Android TV Set-Top Box Finally Gains Netflix Support
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Verizon’s Android TV device was missing one important feature when it launched. That’s now changed.
Android TV Missing from Android 11 Release, but All Is Not Lost
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Although excluded from Google’s developer preview, Android TV devices might still get Android 11 update sooner than expected.
Roku Device Guide: Picking The Best Roku Player
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With so many different Roku players to choose from, here’s a closer look at their differences and which one best suits which…
Roku Ends 2019 with 36.9 Million Active Accounts, Record Streaming Hours
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Roku continues to enjoy quarterly growth, but will that continue following the various issues in this quarter?
Netflix Autoplay Previews Can’t Be Disabled on Some Roku Players [Updated]
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The issue seems to be much worse for Roku Streaming Stick+ users.
Easily Add a Photo Slideshow to Android TV with Photos TV App
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Looking for an easy way to view your photos in a slideshow on Android TV? Photos TV has you covered.
Apple TV App with Apple TV+ Comes to LG’s 2019 Smart TVs
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Some 2019 LG smart TVs will have to wait until later in the month, 2018 LG TVs will have to wait even…
Some Using the Fox and Roku Dispute to Score Political Points
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Many on social media are using the Fox and Roku channels dispute to make political points. However, the only politics involved here…
Deal Done: Roku Users Won’t Lose Access to Fox Channels
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Roku and Fox have agreed a deal to keep the standalone Fox channels on the Roku platform – just in time for…
Roku Channels Mysteriously Disappearing, Here’s the Fix
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Roku channels including Disney+, Netflix and YouTube TV are mysteriously disappearing from devices. Here’s how to fix the issue.
Google’s Android TV Player for Developers Is Now Available to Buy
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While the Google ADT-3 Android TV player is now available to buy, you should probably skip this one.
Roku Update Combines Soundbar and Speakers to Create Surround Sound
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A software update will let you create a Roku surround sound system using the company’s soundbar and wireless speakers.
The TV and Netflix Continue to Dominate Home Video Consumption
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New report finds TV still the main device in the home and Netflix the main streaming service.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV Updated with Plenty of Fixes, New Remote Support
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The latest update is for the 2015 and 2017 SHIELD TV models and comes with plenty of fixes.
You Can Now Buy the NVIDIA SHIELD TV Remote Separately for $29.99
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It’s taken its time, but the SHIELD TV Remote can now be purchased without the Android TV device.
You Can Now Download YouTube TV on the Sony PlayStation 4
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PlayStation users finally have a replacement for PlayStation Vue.
Antennas Direct Acquires Mohu to Become the Largest U.S. Antenna Company
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Bringing the Leaf and ClearStream products together under one company.
Xiaomi Mi Box S Finally Gets Stable Android 9 Pie Update
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It’s been a long time coming but the Mi Box S Pie upgrade is finally here.
TiVo Stream 4K Runs Android TV and Turns Apps into Channels
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TiVo wants to replace your apps with channels.
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