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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.

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.

The new YouTube TV multi-view feature allows streamers to watch multiple sports or news channels from a single screen. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube Q2 advertising revenue misses Wall Street estimates

YouTube earned $8.66 billion in core advertising revenue during, a figure that was higher on a sequential basis but lower than what Wall Street analysts were expecting.

The new user interface of devices running Google TV includes a "Free TV Channels" shortcut and rounded app buttons. (Screen capture by The Desk)

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.

The logo of Google-backed live TV streaming service YouTube TV. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube TV considers more “enhanced” picture settings

YouTube TV is testing different settings that aim to deliver an improved video signal without using additional bandwidth.

C-SPAN logo during broadcast

Viewpoint: YouTube TV carrying C-SPAN makes no sense

C-SPAN's own business decisions are keeping the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms.

Google's Search product is displayed on a tablet computer.

Google offers Display & Video 360 update at NewFronts

Step into the future of ad buying. Experiment, ask questions and let Display & Video 360 fuel your growth. This opportunity is unprecedented — make it yours.

By:
Kristen O’Hara
Google holding a press conference in front of a bunch of reporters. AI-generated image.

Viewpoint: The recent failures of Google Search reveal its imposter syndrome

Google's algorithm changes were meant to be "helpful," but wound up negatively impacting small publishers — including us. Charles Benaiah suggests this could be Google's big undoing.

By:
Charles Benaiah
The YouTube TV program guide shows an episode of "Yellowstone" on the Paramount Network.

YouTube TV likely to become biggest pay TV platform in U.S., analyst says

YouTube TV could become the largest pay TV provider in the U.S. by 2026 and achieve full profitability by then, according to an analyst.

A refreshed YouTube experience for TVs will include the ability to read comments and shop for products. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube working on new “lean in” TV app experience

The new app includes live comments and shoppable product tiles alongside video content.

A robot assigned to work as a television reporter. (Artwork by The Desk)

Survey: Most don’t want AI-generated news content

Most news consumers are not interested in reading news content that is created by AI-powered tools, according to a new survey released this week.

Google's Search product is displayed on a tablet computer.

Media companies file $2.3 billion lawsuit against Google over advertising practices

Dozens of media companies in Europe are suing Google over allegations of anticompetitive practices related to its digital advertising business.

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