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Google TV Streamer

The Google TV streamer brings Android TV to ordinary television sets, coupled with a smart home hub. (Courtesy image)

Google starts integrating smart assistant Gemini into Google TV Streamer box

Google is bringing its Gemini smart assistant to the Google TV Streamer this week.

FIRST TO REPORT
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.

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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.

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