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 brings photo remixing, YouTube Shorts to Google TV platform
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Google TV platform with a slate of new features that emphasize personalization and generative AI capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.