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.
Google TV
Google TV is a streaming interface powered by Google-backed Android TV for smart televisions. Google TV is offered on Internet-connected TV sets made by Hisense, Philips, Sceptre, Sony, TCL and other companies.
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.
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.
Xumo to monetize Google TV Freeplay content streams
Xumo will sell ad inventory within Google TV Freeplay, allowing marketers to run campaigns alongside that platform and its own Xumo-branded products.
Study: Most prefer single streaming ecosystem
Around one-third of consumers are planning to buy a new smart TV within the next six months — and they’re revealing which features will influence their purchases.
Android TV on 270 million active devices worldwide, Google says
The number represents an 80 percent increase in active Android TV devices on the market since last year.
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.
Google rebrands FAST service to Freeplay on Google TV devices
In addition to the FAST rebrand, Google TV users will soon get content recommendations from The Roku Channel if the app is installed on their device.
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.
Google unveils an expensive streaming TV device
The “Google TV Streamer” will fully replace the company’s line-up of Chromecast with Google TV devices — and it costs $100.
Google TV launches new FAST advertising option
Google is rolling out a new advertising product that allows marketers to buy inventory across dozens of FAST channels.
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.
Streamers overwhelmed by hundreds of premium, free options, Dish exec says
Viewers are having a difficult time wading through hundreds of premium and free, ad-supported streaming options, the executive said.
Streaming deals abound for Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2023
Save big on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Tablo, Google TV and services like Max, Peacock, Paramount Plus and more during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023.
Google TV FAST platform grows to over 100 free streaming channels
New channels added to the Google TV section over the last several months include music streams and international content.
TiVo Stream devices start getting Google TV update
Xperi is rolling out an update to the TiVo Stream 4k that brings the Google TV user experience to the device for the first time.
TCL launches new free streaming platform on Google TV devices
The service, TCL TV Plus, offers more than 200 linear content streams and over 1,500 on-demand movies and shows.
FIFA brings free streaming channel to more services
FIFA has launched its free, ad-supported FIFA Plus channel on the Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV.
The Roku Channel lands on Android TV, Google TV devices
Roku has made its free, ad-supported TV service The Roku Channel available on Android TV-powered devices for the first time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roku, Amazon grow share of streaming market space
Roku and Amazon now control 80 percent of the streaming TV market in the United States, according to new data released by Parks Associates.
Google releases cheaper version of Android TV streaming device
Google has finally debuted the cheaper version of its flagship Chromecast with Google TV streaming device.
Google starts to dominate streaming TV market in Europe
Google’s streaming television platform Android TV is growing its share of the European smart TV market, according to new research.
Cheaper, HD-only Chromecast dongle in the works
Google is developing a new version of its flagship Android TV dongle that will allow customers to stream high definition video at a lower price point.
Google update will help Chromecast users free up storage space
A new Google TV update will finally allow users to clean up their apps with just a few taps of their remote control.
Sony Bravia TVs get broadcast channel support within Google TV
A new software update for Sony Bravia TVs now allows viewers to sort through broadcast channels within Google TV’s “Live” tab.
Google TV could offer native access to Xumo streams
Google is preparing an update to Google TV that could bring native access to 50 ad-supported channels powered by Xumo.
Amazon offers deep discounts on streaming gadgets, services
Here’s a comprehensive list of every Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV deal available for Amazon’s Prime Day, with many discounts offered before the shopping event.
Google TV to offer streamlined app sign-in for new devices
Google TV will soon make it easier for customers to download and sign-in to streaming services when they buy a new device.