Tag: Google
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Update: Google Breaks YouTube on Amazon Fire TV Browsers
The fight between Google and Amazon just took a new turn today as Google cracked down on Fire TV users once again. Today Google blocked Silk or Firefox browser to access YouTube.com version made for smart TVs. Update: AFTVnews has posted a new story saying the YouTube.com/TV support for Fire TV browsers has been restored.…
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How to Watch YouTube on the Fire TV (After Google Pulls The YouTube App This Weekend)
Time is running out, and Google plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV. A few weeks ago Google announced plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV on January 1, 2018. This is not the first time Google has pulled a YouTube app from an Amazon device. Earlier this year Google…
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Last Night The YouTube App Was Pulled From The Fire TV
Well, it looks like the YouTube app on the Fire TV was pulled early from the Fire TV. A few weeks ago Google announced plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV on January 1st 2018. This is not the first time Google has pulled a YouTube app from an Amazon device. Earlier this…
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Amazon’s Prime Video App for Android TV Is Live in the Google Play Store But Not For Download
For four days now Amazon has had an official Prime Video app for Android TV in the Google Play Store, but they have not turned on the ability to download it yet. Why is it there, and why is it not available for download? Currently, there are rumors floating around that Amazon is trying to…
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YouTube TV Delays Their Roku & Apple TV App
Earlier this year Google announced that they planned to roll out a YouTube TV app for Roku and the Apple TV by the end of 2017. Now according to Cnet they are delayed until the first quarter of 2018. Google also told Cnet that they now plan to roll out apps for older mart TVs…
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Amazon & Google Are in Talks to Keep YouTube on The Fire TV
Recently Google announced that they plan to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV in the latest fight between the two companies. Now The Verge has reported that a Google spokesperson has told them that they are in “productive discussions” with the hopes of reaching “an agreement for the benefit of our mutual customers.” Google did not…
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Jess’s Guide to Streaming on the Go
With holiday travel season upon us, it’s time to think about how to take our favorite entertainment on the go. Luckily, many digital streaming services are offering the option to download content and watch later, with or without an internet connection. Below, we’re sharing a few of those services, along with their video availability and…
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YouTube’s Efforts to Become More Transparent Confuses Some Creators
A few weeks ago YouTube made changes to how it informs creators about their monetized videos. With the new system, YouTube now makes it easier for creators to see what videos are fully monetized and what videos are seeing limited ads due to content. This new system seems to be confusing and upsetting to some…
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Google Assistant Comes to The Nvidia Shield With Free YouTube Red
Today Nvidia is rolling out their SHIELD Experience Upgrade 6.0, download now, that brings Google Assistant to your living room. Now you can Ask your Nvidia Shield questions and tell it to do things. The New Google Assistant The Google Assistant is enhanced for the TV experience. It can search apps on SHIELD and control…
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Google Adds Google Home Support to Chromecast
Google today at their Google I/O event announced visual integration between Google Home and Chromecast. Now when you ask Google Home for information your Chromecast will also display details. Rather that be about the weather or what is on YouTube. You will be able to use your Google Home smart speaker to select what to…