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Google TV to Become a Lot Smarter This Year, Thanks to Gemini AI Upgrade
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Google TV is set to become a lot smarter later this year, and thanks to a Gemini AI upgrade. Once the upgrade…
Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Coming To LG Smart TVs
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Thanks to a new partnership between LG and Microsoft, Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to LG smart TVs. Once available, LG TV…
Vizio Adds Basketball, Soccer, And Team Pages To Sports Zone
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Vizio Sports Zone now includes men’s and women’s professional and college basketball, as well as U.S. and international soccer leagues. In addition…
Crunchyroll App Now Available on Xfinity Devices, Xumo Stream Box and Xumo TVs
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Those using one of Comcast‘s Xfinity or Xumo streaming devices now have the option of using the Crunchyroll app to access a…
Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition Is Now Complete
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In February of this year, Walmart confirmed plans to acquire Vizio in a $2.3 billion deal. Following a federally regulated waiting period,…
The Roku Channel Gaining Deep Google TV Integration
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Roku is in the process of making it easier for Google TV users to find content available to stream via The Roku…
‘Road House’ And ‘Shōgun’ The Most Watched On Google TV In 2024 (And ION The Most Watched FAST Channel)
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Road House was the most watched movie from 2024 on Google TV. This is according to Google and its annual recap of…
Amazon Launches Largest Echo Show Ever (And Upgraded Echo Show 15)
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Amazon launched two new Echo Show devices today, an upgraded Echo Show 15 and the all-new Echo Show 21. As the name…
Meet Amazon’s New Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series, Refreshed 4-Series And Soundbar Plus
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The Fire TV lineup may have been around for years now, but Amazon has only recently pushed into the smart TV market…
DirecTV Gemini and Gemini Air Users Are Getting a New ‘My Apps’ Carousel
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DirecTV‘s Gemini and Gemini Air customers will begin to see another change to their interface over the coming days, thanks to the…
Vizio Ended Q3 2024 With 19.1 Million SmartCast Active Accounts
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Vizio ended the third quarter of 2024 with 19.1 million SmartCast Active Accounts, resulting in another slight increase in users over the…
Roku Ended Q3 2024 With 85.5 Million Streaming Households
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Roku ended the third quarter of 2024 with 85.5 million Streaming Households. The latest number represents an increase on both the previous…
LG’s Free Streaming Service Is Coming To LG’s Hotel TVs
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In a bid to continue to build out its hotel experience, LG‘s free streaming service is coming to the company’s line of…
Philo Is Now Available On LG Smart TVs
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LG TV owners now have the option of downloading the Philo app directly on their smart TV. With Philo positioned as an…
Fubo’s Roku Multiview Support Limited to Just 2 Streams on Most Devices
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Earlier today, Fubo announced its Multiview feature is now available on select Roku devices, offering users of a compatible Roku device the…
Select Roku Devices Now Have Access to Fubo’s Multiview Feature
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Fubo‘s Multiview feature is now available in beta on select Roku devices. Considering Fubo’s Multiview was previously only available on Apple TV…
Roku Ultra (2024) Is Roku’s Most Powerful Player, And You Can Buy It Right Now
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While the Roku Ultra was already Roku‘s most powerful device, a newer 2024 version looks to provide homes with an even more…
The New Google TV Streamer Is Now Available to Buy
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If you’ve been considering buying a new streaming player, the Google TV Streamer is the newest Google TV device to become available…
Here Are the New Google TV Features Rolling Out to Devices From Today
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Google is rolling out some new features to Google TV, including a new Home panel for smart home control, an improved Ambient…
Fubo Supported Devices: Compatible Smart TVs, Streaming Players, and More
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Fubo supports a wide number of platforms and devices, including smart TVs, streaming players, and more. However, there are some limitations, and…
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