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Chromecast with Google TV

The Chromecast with Google TV HD looks the same as the flagship Chromecast with Google TV, but has fewer internal bells and whistles. (Courtesy image, Graphic by The Desk)

Google believes smart TVs are ready for deeper AI integration

Gemini is coming to some Google TV-powered devices this year before rolling out more broadly in 2026.

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The Google logo appears on the side of a building in Mountain View, California. (Photo by Lee-Sean Huang)

Google cuts team working on Android TV

Google is eliminating some positions within its product management teams focused on Android TV and Google TV, according to a report.

Various models of Google's Chromecast devices. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Google working on issue affecting Chromecast devices

Officials at Google say they are aware of a problem that is preventing some customers with older-model Chromecast devices from using them.

The Chromecast with Google TV HD looks the same as the flagship Chromecast with Google TV, but has fewer internal bells and whistles.

Google stops selling Chromecast TV dongle

Google has made good on its promise to move on from its line-up of Chromecast with Google TV dongles.

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Google TV to aggregate sports streams through “Live” tab

Professional and college sports airing through apps like ESPN Plus, YouTube TV and Sling TV will be recommended through the content menu.

The Chromecast with Google TV HD looks the same as the flagship Chromecast with Google TV, but has fewer internal bells and whistles.

Google is killing off the Chromecast

The company plans to continue supporting all existing devices in use with software and security updates, while pushing new customers toward the Google TV Streamer.

The Chromecast with Google TV HD looks the same as the flagship Chromecast with Google TV, but has fewer internal bells and whistles.

Google brings more streaming channels to “Live” tab

Google has debuted more than a dozen new streaming channels within the "Live" tab of its Google TV devices.

The Chromecast with Google TV is pictured alongside the Google Assistant voice remote.

New Android TV version to support custom remote buttons

Google could be readying a new remote with a "star" button that allows for custom shortcuts.

The "Live" tab appears on a Chromecast with Google TV device in Germany. (Graphic by The Desk)

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.

The Chromecast with Google TV HD looks the same as the flagship Chromecast with Google TV, but has fewer internal bells and whistles.

Google TV update will boost performance, free up storage

Google is rolling out an update to its smart TV devices that will see storage and performance boosts.

Google tweaks TV interface with new menus

Google has tweaked the home screen of its Google TV interface, a move that could help speed up older, under-powered devices.

A still frame from Roku's original film "Weird: The Al Yankovich Story." (Image from movie trailer, Graphic by The Desk)

Roku’s first movie “Weird: The Al Yankovich Story” debuts

The movie streams for free on the Roku Channel, but don't be fooled — you may not need a Roku device to watch it.

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