Tag: Google
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Google is Working On a Live TV Service to Take on Sling TV
Google has long been rumored to be working on a live TV service. Now we know that Google has reached an agreement with CBS Corp. to carry the broadcast network on its soon-to-be-launched TV service, people familiar with the matter told the WSJ. This deal will give Google’s YouTube platform access to CBS content and…
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Android TV’s Newest Box, MI, is Coming Soon
Back at Google I/O in May Google announced a new streaming media player from Xiaomi called MI, which is now expected to hit stories as soon as October, according to a source and reported by TechCrunch. The MI is expected to cost less than $100 and is capable of streaming 4K video at 60 FPS…
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Stuck With a High-Priced Internet Service Provider? Google Has a Plan to Break the ISP Monopoly
Getting an Internet connection is still an important part of being a cord cutter; however, for now many are limited to their phone or cable company. Thankfully for millions out there with limited options Google has a plan. They will soon offer ultra-fast wireless Internet in many cities around the United States. “We are working…
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Amazon Hints That Amazon Video Is Coming to Android TV
Signs are starting to point to an Amazon Video app on Android TV. Android TV is Google’s OS build on Android for a streaming set-top box that came out a little over a year ago. Think Android but with a nice user interface for TVs. A few weeks ago Amazon announced they planned to pull…
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YouTube’s New Ad-Free Option Expected This Month
Love YouTube but hate the ads? Google is about to let you pay to never see ads on YouTube if you live in the United States. Google emailed content owners yesterday asking them to agree to new content deals by October 22 or their videos would no longer be available in the United States. It…
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New Chromecast Expected Later this Month
9 to 5 Google is reporting that a new Chromecast will be announced at the September 29th Google event. The rumored new features are: 11b/g/n/ac for faster WiFi streaming “Fast Play” rumored to allow faster start to your videos New form factor The new Chromecast is said to come in at least 3 new colors;…