Tag: google tv
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Video: Gaming on Android TV and Google Streaming Devices with Stadia
In case you missed it, our most recent deep dive video explores the world of Stadia, Google’s take on game streaming services. With a recent update that open up the service to several Android TV and Google TV devices, we decided to put it to the test. Can a device meant to stream shows and…
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Trying Out Google’s Stadia Game Streaming Service on Android TV and Google TV
Google’s Stadia has been around for a while now, but the game streaming service was recently made available on a number of Android TV and Google TV streaming devices. The platform lets you stream popular video games on computers, phones, tablets, and streaming devices and the idea is to get you access to high-quality, high-end…
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Latest Android TV Update Brings Discover Tab, More Content Suggestions to Nvidia Shield TV
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting a user interface update that brings Nvidia’s Shield TV more in line with other Android TV devices, we’ve got good news for you. Conversely, if you’ve been hoping the Shield TV would continue avoiding updates like more prominent content recommendations, well, we have some unfortunate news for you instead. Either…
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Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Buy a Budget 4K Streaming Device
The world of budget 4K streaming devices has certainly gotten more interesting of late. We got an updated Chromecast in the latter half of 2020, and Roku just came out with its latest budget streamer, the Express 4K+. And with so many well-regarded and popular choices on the market, we thought we’d examine the current…
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Google I/O 2021: Android TV Reaches 80 Million Active Devices, Remote Control Feature Coming to Android Phones
After taking last year off due to COVID-19, Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O, kicked off a virtual version this week with a slate of updates and announcements. Among them was a key milestone for the company’s smart TV platform, with Google announcing that they’ve surpassed 80 million active monthly devices running Android TV. That…
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Google To Shut Down Play Movies & TV App on Major Smart TVs in June, Redirecting Users to YouTube
A recent update indicates Google is planning to shut down its Google Play Movies & TV app on several major smart TV platforms: Roku (including TVs and other streaming devices), Samsung, LG, and Vizio. The announcement, via 9to5 Google, adds that the app is set to shut down on June 15, 2021 — though the…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: TVision Shutting Down, Netflix Bets on Anime, and More
This week, we learned that T-Mobile is drastically shaking up its live TV streaming plans by shutting down its TVision service and, instead, partnering with YouTube TV and Philo. Meanwhile, Univision launched a new Spanish-language streaming service of its own. And Netflix looks to double down on anime and anime-influenced animation in 2021. Here’s what…
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Google Kids Profiles are Now Available, Here’s How to Set One Up for Chromecast With Google TV
Earlier last month we reported a new Kids Profile feature being introduced on Google TV. Now, the rollout has started to happen with many users seeing the new feature pop up when they restart their devices. With Kids Profiles, parents can choose which apps and content kids will have access to. That content is presented…
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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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Weekend Wrap-Up: Netflix Tests Ways to Thwart Password Sharing and More
This week, we saw Netflix trying out ways to reduce password sharing, fuboTV testing new plans, and Roku getting into the exclusive content game. Elsewhere, we learned more about parental controls on Google TV and Disney announced a new deal with the NHL. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and streaming. Breaking…