Google is bringing its new voice assistant, Gemini, to more TVs. Until now, only a few smart TVs had this feature. But now, if you have a Google TV Streamer, you can try it out. All you need is a TV with an HDMI port, a good internet connection, and your streamer should be ready to go. Gemini is different from the old Google Assistant. It talks more like a person. Y...
Google has shared more details about when Gemini will be available on Android Auto and Google TV. Earlier, they mentioned it would arrive in the coming months, but now they've narrowed it down to this fall. This means we can expect Gemini to be available sometime between September and November. During the recent Made by Google event, Rick Osterloh mentioned that Gem...
Fast Pair on Google TV is not as widely available as one might expect. It was first introduced in early 2022, but it's still not on many devices. This feature is supposed to make pairing headphones with Google TV easier. It was supposed to work on many devices, but it hasn't happened yet. It was only in January 2024 that Google said Fast Pair would come to Chromecas...
Google has finally pushed out a new Android 14 update for the Chromecast with Google TV. This comes after some hiccups earlier in the year when the initial rollout was delayed and then pulled due to issues. The update is now available for both devices that already had the initial Android 14 patch and those still running Android 12. The update brings several improvem...
Google has a plan to bring Google TV to budget-friendly TVs. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand the reach of Google TV. The company is teaming up with certain TV makers to roll out "low RAM panel TVs. " These TVs will have limited memory and processing power, which could lead to performance problems down the line. Google TV is not new. It has been aro...
Google TV is getting a helpful update. The Home Panel, which lets users control smart home gadgets, is now available on more devices. This feature has been around for a while on the Google TV Streamer. But now, it's expanding to other streaming devices, like the Chromecast with Google TV and even some TVs from brands like Hisense. This means more people can use their...
Google is set to release the Pixel 9a soon, and there's a buzz about a special offer. Some buyers in Europe might get a free Google TV Streamer with their pre-order. This perk is quite valuable, roughly 20% of the phone's price. However, it's not clear if this deal will be available worldwide. This offer is a significant incentive for buyers, especially considering t...
Lately, Chromecast users have spotted a peculiar change. The time and weather display on their Ambient Mode screens have shrunk to a size that's hardly noticeable from across the room. Why does this matter? Well, many people like to quickly glance at their TV for updates. This issue isn't affecting all Chromecast models. It's mostly happening with older devices, lik...
Imagine curling up on the couch, ready to relax. You turn on your Google TV, and ads greet you right from the homescreen. Google TV collects feedback from its users about this. "What do you think of these ads? " the device asks. A simple survey pops up now and then, asking whether the ads feel overwhelming or just right. Some users see lots of ads when they boot Goo...
Ever imagined having a cinema at home? Dangbei's DBOX02 projector makes it possible! Known as the Mars Pro 2 before, it's the world's first Google TV 4K laser projector. With Google TV and licensed Netflix, you can stream your favorite shows and movies effortlessly. Not just Netflix, but over 10, 000 apps like YouTube, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video are at you...