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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.

The Spectrum TV app for Google TV and other Android TV platforms allows Spectrum TV subscribers to stream channels available in their packages. (Courtesy image)

Spectrum launches free app for Google TV, Android TV devices

Charter has launched a new streaming television app that allows Spectrum TV subscribers to watch channels in their packages on devices powered by Google TV.

A LG smart TV remote. (Stock image)

Hub: Consumers finding favor with AI-powered entertainment platforms

Consumers embrace AI-powered entertainment and smart home platforms that simplify tasks like finding content, according to a new Hub report.

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Apple brings Google Cast support to Android version of Apple TV app

Apple is hoping to draw more interest in its Apple TV streaming video service by supporting a cornerstone casting protocol commonly found on Android phones and tablets.

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.

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DIRECTV, Google partner on next-generation hospitality solutions

The platform will allow hotel guests to watch live TV from DIRECTV and access an expanded assortment of streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix, Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus.

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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TCL brings Google Gemini to new models of smart TVs

TCL and Google are hoping the integration of Gemini will convince streamers to leave their smart TVs on throughout the day.

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.

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.

The streaming service Max featured on a VIDAA-powered smart TV. (Courtesy image)

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.

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