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Google TV Creates Holiday Movie Advent Calendar

Kellen December 4, 2023

Need some new ideas for holiday movies this month? Google TV has kicked off an advent calendar of flicks to help you decide and maybe introduce you to something you haven't seen before. Through the main Google TV page, Google will showcase a new movie each day...

12 New Android Features Arrive Through Google Messages, Wear OS, More

Kellen November 30, 2023

As we approach the end of the year, Google has another batch of Android features almost all of us can take advantage of, not just Pixel owners. Google does these regularly, like a Pixel Feature Drop, only they are for the broader Android world, whether you own...

Google TV Gets Another 25 Free Channels, NFL Sunday Ticket Integration

Kellen August 23, 2023

The investment that Google has made into pushing the NFL and NFL Sunday Ticket through all of its streaming platform is significant. We know all about how you can watch a never-ending Sunday stream of games on Sundays (with new features on the way) through...

Android TV Gets a “Shop” Tab to Let You Buy, Rent, and Access Old Purchases

Kellen June 28, 2023

Google has a simple plan to make shopping for new movies or TV shows less of a frustrating process on Android TV. Thanks to a brand new "Shop" tab headed to Android TV units, you'll soon be able to find not only new stuff, but your old stuff too, all in one...

June’s Android Feature Drop Headed to Your Devices: Widgets, Spotify, and More

Kellen June 1, 2023

It's June 2023 Android feature drop time! This morning, Google unwrapped at least 7 new features that are on the way to Android phones, tablets, and wearables, all of which do not require you to own anything a part of the Pixel brand. This fun stuff is for...

Android TV Gets That Sweet Live TV Tab Goodness

Tim May 16, 2023

Starting this week, the Live TV tab is rolling out to Android TV devices. If this is the first you're hearing about Live TV on Android TV, then I suppose you're in for a real treat. Thanks to partners such as Tubi, Plex, and Pluto TV, over 800 channels of free...

Walmart’s New Onn 4K Google TV Unit is $19.88 and Available

Kellen May 8, 2023

If the Google-branded Google TV units at $29.99 and $49.99 weren't within the budget or maybe you didn't like their remotes, Walmart has a new option that could be very appealing. The retailer's new Onn. Google TV 4K streaming unit is now available and it...

Google TV Gets a Refreshed Apps Only Mode

Kellen May 8, 2023

Google TV has an Apps Only mode - I basically learned that today. Apologies for not sharing this earlier, as many of you may find it more appealing to use regularly than the bloated, content recommendation machine that is Google TV's current experience. And I...