Google TV brings Live TV tab to devices in Germany
The “Live” tab has launched on Google TV devices outside the United States for the first time.
Android TV
Walmart begins shipping new version of $20 Android TV device
Walmart is now shipping an updated version of its Onn-branded Android TV streaming puck that offers ultra-high definition video and support for the AV1 codec.
Google begins integrating FAST channels into Google TV
Google has started rolling out an updated version of its Google TV operating system that offers native access to nearly 80 free, ad-supported streaming channels.
New Google TV FAST channels powered by Xumo platform
Nearly 80 free, ad-supported streaming television channels made available through the Google TV platform this month are powered by an enterprise version of Comcast’s Xumo Play, according to a report.
Google incorporates more free channels into TV platform
Google is rolling out an updated version of its Google TV interface that will see hundreds of free television streams added to the platform.
Google, Amazon streaming TV platforms grow domestic market share
Google and Amazon’s streaming television platforms grew their domestic market share last year, spurred in part by new consumer interest in updated smart TV sets on the market.
DirecTV begins shipping new streaming dongle
DirecTV has started offering subscribers a new streaming dongle that could one day replace its Gemini set-top box.
The hidden cost of affordable, budget smart TVs
Television sets are getting better features, higher resolution and lower prices; at the same time, they’re becoming more-intrusive, collecting vast amounts of data from unsuspecting users.
Roku’s first original movie “Weird: The Al Yankovich Story” debuts
Roku’s first original film, “Weird: The Al Yankovich Story,” debuted on the Roku Channel this week.
TCL to release new line of Amazon Fire TV sets in Europe
TCL is debuting a line of Fire TV-powered sets that will go on sale in four European countries this year.
