Google TV

Report: Google Working on New Android TV Dongle With Refreshed UI, Nest Branding

Tim May 6, 2020

We don't talk about Android TV all too much here, but that's only because there isn't ever much news going on in that realm. Today is oddly different, though. We've already discussed Google thinking about changing the name of Android TV to Google TV, as well...

Typical: Android TV May Soon Become Google TV

Tim May 6, 2020

According to a source of 9to5Google, Google is considering a name change for Android TV. In some sick and twisted humor, the company may go with Google TV, which is funny when you consider that was the name of the platform before the platform evolved into...

Google Readying Android TV Platform for Launch at I/O

Tim May 30, 2014 49

According to a new report, Google is readying launch of its new Android TV platform, with announcement set for this year's Google I/O developer conference in San Francisco on June 25. The platform, based entirely around ease of use, will allow users to...

Report: Google to Re-enter TV Space with Android TV

Kellen April 7, 2014 71

According to a report out of The Verge, Google is taking a 2nd swing (or is a 3rd?) at taking over your TV experience with a product called Android TV. Notes and screenshots from this report seem to paint the picture of Amazon's newly announced Fire TV, but...

Google Reportedly Ditching Google TV Brand, Going With Android TV Instead

Tim October 10, 2013 92

According to a recent article from GigaOm, an unnamed executive currently working for a manufacturer that partners closely with Google to bring Google TV to the masses, says that Google TV as a brand might be dying soon. Instead, Google will rebrand the...

Grab a New Sony Google TV Box Off of Woot! for $99 Today

Tim August 16, 2013 52

Still in the market for a Google TV? Deals site Woot! is hosting a pretty good deal on the Sony NSZ-GS7, a year-old model of the company's Google TV lineup. The boxes are new and not refurbished, still selling for around $150+ on Amazon and other e-retailers....

Google TV Won’t Die, Update to Support Chromecast Coming Later This Year

Tim July 25, 2013 22

Yesterday morning, Google launched Chromecast, a $35 HDMI dongle that plugs directly into your HDTV, allowing for easy media streaming straight from the web. Good news for Google TV lovers is that support for the device is coming in an update later this year...

Android 4.2.2 “Jelly Bean” Headed to Google TV, Play Books Gets an Update

Tim May 16, 2013 40

There is a ton of good stuff coming out of this year's Google I/O, so while we take a break from the madness, let's try to get you caught up on the happenings. Last night, an update was pushed out to Google Play Books, allowing for users to upload their own...