Google TV
Google TV is an evolution of Android TV and powers a number of streaming players, including the Chromecast with Google TV lineup, Onn devices, and the Google TV Streamer. Google TV is also available on select smart TVs from third-party brands including Sony and TCL.
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Sony Confirms Pricing for Bravia 2 II, Bravia 5, and Bravia 8 II TVs
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Last week Sony announced its latest Bravia smart TV lineup for 2025. Although the company confirmed the new models, detailed information on…
Sony Announces 2025 Bravia Smart TVs, Including New Entry-Level Model
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Sony‘s Bravia TV lineup is a good option for homes looking for a smart TV with a focus on a premium experience.…
Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) Likely Launching Soon, After Company Reveals Specs
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The new Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) is likely to begin hitting markets soon. While the company has yet to officially…
Future Google TV Update May Focus More on Trending Content and The Color Blue
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Google TV is always a work in progress and a new report now suggests that Google might soon make some additional changes…
Chromecast with Google TV Now Receiving Its Android 14 Upgrade
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The Android 14 update is now in the process of rolling out to Chromecast with Google TV devices. As a reminder, Google…
AI-Powered ‘News Briefs’ Begin Rolling Out on Google TV
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Google TV users in the Unites States are beginning to receive ‘News Briefs.’ The AI-powered Briefs attempt to summarize the top news…
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…
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…
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…
Google TV’s ‘Free TV Channels’ Is Now ‘Google TV Freeplay’ and Comes With an Updated Channel Guide
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Google has now officially rebranded Google TV‘s ‘Free TV Channels‘ as ‘Google TV Freeplay.’ Along with the rebrand, the live TV experience…
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…
Latest YouTube App Update Fixes Crashing Issue On Android TV
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One day after rolling out an update that broke the YouTube app on Android TV and Google TV, another update has rolled…
X TV App Now Available (In Beta) On Android TV, Fire TV And LG TVs
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With the X TV app now available, X users can now watch videos from their favorite accounts on the largest screen in…
The YouTube App On Android TV Is Completely Broken Right Now
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If you’ve opened up the YouTube app on an Android TV device today and found it isn’t working, you’re not alone. The…
Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV: Is It Time To Upgrade?
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Is it time for existing Chromecast with Google TV owners to upgrade to the new Google TV Streamer? Here’s a closer look…
New Google Voice Remote Doesn’t Wobble and Should Be Easier to Find
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While the new Google TV Streamer Voice Remote looks very similar to the Chromecast with Google TV remote, there are some notable…
New Google TV Streamer Is Part Streaming Player, Part Home Hub
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Google has now officially announced its new ‘Google TV Streamer.’ The new streaming player sports a set-top box design and higher price.
New ‘Google TV Streamer’ Expected to Be an Expensive Player
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While the price is unlikely to be as high as an Apple TV 4K or Nvidia Shield TV, the new ‘Google TV…
Next Chromecast with Google TV Won’t Actually Be a Chromecast
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The follow up to the Chromecast with Google TV won’t be a traditional Chromecast, with Google seemingly ditching the dongle design (and…
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