Tag: google tv
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Google TV Adds “News Brief” Feature Powered by Gemini AI
Google TV is rolling out a new “News Brief” feature to enhance its “For You” page with curated news summaries and video clips. This experimental feature leverages Google’s Gemini AI technology to provide concise, narrated overviews of top news stories, keeping users informed at a glance. The “News Brief” section will appear on the…
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Major Updates For Google TV Will Come Less Often Now
Google is reportedly slowing down the release cycle for Google TV and Android TV, switching to a biyearly schedule for major updates. This change aligns with the longer upgrade cycles of televisions compared to smartphones and tablets, addressing the challenges TV manufacturers face in keeping pace with rapid software updates. Different Needs, Different Paces: While…
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Google TVs Remove Its New Free Streaming App With Over 150 Because of Crashes
Google TV users who were enjoying the recently updated Freeplay app, which provides access to over 150 free channels, are in for a temporary disappointment. The revamped app, featuring a new guide and enhanced features, has been pulled back due to a crashing issue discovered during its rollout. Disappearance of the App: Last week, users…
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Google TV Offers “Apps Only Mode” to Hide Personalized Recommendations & Make It Look More Like a Roku TV
Do you ever wish your Google TV was more like a Roku and only showed apps? Now, Google TV offers enhanced user privacy and simplifies the viewing experience with an app-only mode. “Apps Only Mode” allows users to hide personalized recommendations on their home screen, providing a cleaner and more streamlined interface. This feature is…
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Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Pro Has a Special Deal For a Limited Time
Have you been thinking about getting the Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device? Right now, if you buy the Walmart Onn Google TV 4K Pro for $49.88, you can get $5 in Walmart Cash back. This will let you apply that $5 for a future Walmart purchase to lower the price. Just make sure to…
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Walmart is Working on a New Google TV Streaming Device
Walmart is poised to shake up the streaming device market once again with its upcoming Onn 4K Plus. A benchmark report spotted on Geekbench first spotted by 91mobiles and with more details by AFTVnews reveals that this new device, expected to be priced between $30 and $40, could outperform even the latest offerings from Google…
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Google TV Streamer 4K Review
The long-awaited Google TV Streamer 4K has arrived. We received a review unit from Google to test out and review. We have the full review on our YouTube that you can watch now. Here are some of our key takeaways and pros and cons of the device. If you want to upgrade and buy the…
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Google TV Is Now the Second Most Popular Streaming Player for Cord Cutters Looking to Buy
Google TV over the last few years has seen rapid growth with cord cutters. Now, according to a new survey of more than 1,000 cord cutters, Google TV is the second most popular streaming player for cord cutters looking to buy a new device this year. When asked if cord cutters planned to buy a…
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Google TV Adds New Features Ahead of Google TV Streamer Launch
The new Google TV Streamer is on the way, and the company has announced several exciting features and updates that will roll out on all Google TV devices. Beginning today, Google TV users will see the following updates across their devices: New Feature Updates: Momentum & Partner Innovations: The Google TV Streamer will include a…
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Google TV Rebrands Free Channels to “Freeplay” Ahead of New Streamer Launch
In a strategic move to enhance the viewing experience, Google TV has rebranded its popular free channels under the new name “Freeplay.” As reported on 9to5Google, this change is part of a broader push to expand the availability and variety of free, ad-supported content on the platform. Introducing Freeplay: A Fresh Take on Free Content…