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CNBC+ Is Now Available On Apple TV And Roku Devices
CNBC launched CNBC+, its new streaming service, earlier this year. As is typically the case with any new service, device support was somewhat limited to begin with. That’s changed a little today as the standalone subscription service is also now available on Apple TV and Roku devices. To put the device support into perspective, the…
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Sony Announces 2025 Bravia Smart TVs, Including New Entry-Level Model
Sony‘s Bravia TV lineup is a good option for homes looking for a smart TV with a focus on a premium experience. And for those contemplating buying a new TV this year, the company will be releasing its new for 2025 models soon, including a cheaper option. The new 2025 models include the Bravia 8…
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Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) Likely Launching Soon, After Company Reveals Specs
The new Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) is likely to begin hitting markets soon. While the company has yet to officially announce the new Google TV player, Xiaomi is now listing the latest model on its website, confirming all of the specs and features in the process. Following the launch of the Mi Box…
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Future Google TV Update May Focus More On Trending Content And The Color Blue
Google TV is always a work in progress and a new report now suggests that Google might soon make some additional changes by way of an update. The changes appear to mostly focus on a new trending section and the greater use of the color blue. The changes would not only affect the Google TV…
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Latest Philo App Update Includes A Fix For Crashing Issue
The latest version of the Philo app includes a fix for a crashing issue which seems to be affecting some users, and on different platforms. While it remains unclear how widespread the issue is, any Philo users experiencing a crashing issue may want to update the app to the latest version to see if that…
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Google Fixes Chromecast ‘Untrusted’ Issue, Rolls Out Google Home App Update For Factory Reset Devices
Last week it became clear that a certification issue was plaguing a number of Chromecast devices, causing them to be identified as ‘untrusted’ devices. Google has confirmed the problem is now fixed. As explained last week, the issue affected Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices, not newer Chromecast models including the Chromecast with Google…
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Chromecast with Google TV Now Receiving Its Android 14 Upgrade
The Android 14 update is now in the process of rolling out to Chromecast with Google TV devices. As a reminder, Google opted to skip Android 13, so this upgrade sees the operating system jumping straight from Android 12 to Android 14. The update is rolling out as UTTC.241218.004 and weighs in at 809 MB,…
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The Sonos Streaming Player Is No More After Company Cancels Project
Those hoping Sonos would release a streaming player are in for bad news. The company has now shelved the idea and no longer plans to release a streaming video device. Development of the Sonos streaming player was understood to have been well underway, even close to a launch. In fact, a report from last month…
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Google Warns Against Factory Resetting Chromecast Devices Before Fix Rolls Out
Google has confirmed that it has identified an issue that has rendered select Chromecast devices unusable. According to the details, the issue specifically impacts Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices. After originally acknowledging the issue on Monday, the company yesterday confirmed it has now identified the cause of the problem. With the issue identified,…
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Related: Device News60% Willing To Save Shipping And Payment Details On Their TV, Study Finds
Smartphones have become a very common way to shop online, but a new survey from LG Ad Solutions suggests smart TVs could become another popular option, especially if it was easier for consumers to save shipping and payment information. 70% of CTV viewers indicated they would save products in a wishlist on their TVs to…
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Telegram Users Can Now Cast Videos From Android App To Chromecast Devices
Telegram has added a bunch of new features and supports to its Android app in a bid to improve the user experience. For those with a Chromecast device, the latest batch of upgrades includes the ability to cast videos directly from the Android app. While not a massive upgrade for all users, Chromecast support will…
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A New 65-Inch OLED Philips Roku TV Is Now Available Nationwide
If you are in the market for a new smart TV, a new 65-inch OLED Philips Roku TV is now available. Roku confirmed availability of the new model today, explaining that it can now be purchased at Sam’s Club nationwide, both in-store and online. Priced at $1,299, the new Philips 65″ Class 974 Series OLED…
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Roku Streaming Households Neared 90 Million In 2024
Roku provided its latest quarterly results this week, confirming the company ended the fourth quarter, and 2024 as a whole, with close to 90 million Streaming Households. The company also reported a healthy increase in the number of streaming hours for the quarter and year. At the end of 2023, Roku reported a total of…
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A New Prime Video App Is now Available On Apple TV Players
Image: Prime Video A new Prime Video app experience is now available on Apple TV Players, thanks to the rolling out of an updated app. The refreshed app is available on the latest Apple TV devices, including Apple TV HD and 4K Gen 1, 2 and 3. In general, the latest version of the tvOS…
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An Apple TV Android Mobile App Is Now Available, Albeit With Limited Features
It may have taken its time but an Android version of the Apple TV app is now available to download through the Google Play Store. As the Apple TV app was already available on Android TV/Google TV devices, the latest version unlocks support for Android mobile devices, including smartphone, tablets, and foldables. The good news…
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TV Is Now The Primary Device For Watching YouTube In The US
Most people might view YouTube as a popular mobile app, but it would appear that it is now starting to become even more popular on TVs. According to YouTube, the TV has become the primary device for watching YouTube in the United States. The latest update was provided by YouTube’s Neal Mohan, as part of…
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Nvidia Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2 Rolling Out To Shield TV Players
The Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2 upgrade is now in the process of rolling out to the Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro Android TV players. The update brings with it a wealth of enhancements and bug fixes. Notably, the update improves support for AURO-3D devices by unlocking full support for playback of high-resolution immersive…
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A Sonos Streaming Player Could Be Coming Soon, And Could Cost Up To $400
Sonos is reportedly working on a new steaming player and it looks like it could be an expensive one, with the price rumored to be between $200 and $400. This is according to a new report by The Verge, which provides some additional details on what consumers can expect from this new streaming box. Although…
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AI-Powered ‘News Briefs’ Begin Rolling Out On Google TV
Google TV users in the Unites States are beginning to receive ‘News Briefs.’ The AI-powered Briefs attempt to summarize the top news stories of the day and are updated throughout the day to provide access to the latest headlines. News Briefs on Google TV were first announced earlier this month during Google’s CES 2025 event.…
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A YouTube App Sign-In Issue On Fire TV Is Now Fixed
For those that have been experiencing an issue preventing them from signing in to the YouTube app on Fire TV devices, YouTube has now confirmed the issue has been fixed. Before the fix rolled out, users found they could not log in to the app at all. This not only affected those attempting to sign…
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