Tag: Android TV
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Walmart’s Android TV-Powered Onn 2K Streaming Stick Pops Up at the FCC
A recent filing at the FCC suggests Walmart could be prepping to launch a streaming stick under its Onn brand of personal electronics. The filing, spotted by Android TV Guide, indicates the device, listed as the Onn 2K Streaming Stick, features a traditional HDMI streaming stick form factor and packs a compact remote control that…
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First Android TV 12 Preview Update Adds Google TV Features
It looks like the march to revamp Android TV is continuing, with the first preview release of Android TV 12 launching this week. And while Google’s release notes so far leave plenty to the imagination, there is mention of a “new Google TV experience,” which could suggest the user interface tweaks we first saw in…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: AT&T vs. Cox, Comcast Delays Data Caps, and More
This week, we covered the ongoing dispute between AT&T and Cox that has resulted in several Cox-owned stations going dark for AT&T TV and DirecTV customers. Meanwhile, Disney+ launched its new bundle that includes ESPN+ and the ad-free tier of Hulu. And Comcast has agreed to delay new data caps for some of its customers.…
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Google is Rolling Out a New Look for Android TV That’s More On-Brand
Android TV users can expect to see a major refresh on their Smart TV home screens. The new look is similar to Google Chrome’s latest software update complete with new tabs for Home and Apps, a scrolling carousel of suggestion content, and more. Basically, the updated design bringing the Android TV experience into the new…
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Nvidia Shield is $20 Off for Black Friday
The Nvidia Shield is now on sale for $129.99, down from $149.99 for Black Friday. The Shield rarely goes on sale, so be sure to take advantage of this offer if you’ve been thinking about buying an Android TV device. The Nvidia Shield comes with a new HD to 4K AI upscale that will dramatically…
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Quibi is Now Available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV
Earlier this year we reported that the mobile-only streamer Quibi had an app in the works for Amazon Fire TV. Now Quibi has launched on select smart TVs including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV. This just leaves out Roku and other smart TVs for the moment. This move is the latest in…
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So What Exactly is Google TV, and How is it Different from Google TV?
As rumors about Google’s new Chromecast began to pile up, we started seeing more and more evidence it would run on something called Google TV — and one of the running theories was it was the new name for the Android TV operating system. But with its official unveiling earlier this week, it turns out…
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Google (Finally) Officially Announces New Chromecast Device Powered by Google TV
After a string of rumors, leaks, and even early retail sales, Google has finally, officially revealed its latest Chromecast device. The company hosted an online product showcase today that focused on new hardware like the latest Pixel smartphone, but also set aside time for Google’s streaming device ambitions. The new Chromecast with Google TV got…
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Google’s New Chromecast Pops Up for Sale Before it’s Officially Announced
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a good chance Google is working on a new, top-tier Chromecast streaming dongle. As we’ve reported on many, many, many times in the past few months, Google’s been prepping a new HDMI streaming dongle packed with what’s currently known as Android TV. Recent retail sightings, however, seem to confirm…
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Android 11 Bringing More Gamepad Support, Auto Low Latency to Android TV
We’ve been hearing lots about Google’s rumored Android TV hardware over the past few months, and even a potential new name for the operating system. Today, however, Google outlined new software features it’s planning to bring to its TV platform via Android 11. In a developers blog post, Google lists several features coming to Android…