SHIELD TV

DEAL: SHIELD Controller for SHIELD TV Only $9 at GameStop (Updated: Gone)

Tim October 16, 2019

There may or may not be a new SHIELD TV on the way. With that being said, if you love your current SHIELD TV and don't plan on upgrading, and you happen to need an extra SHIELD Controller for your current Android TV-powered set-top box, GameStop is selling the...

SHIELD TV Update 8.0.1 Brings a Ton of Bug Fixes

Tim October 1, 2019

NVIDIA has posted the changelog for Experience Update 8.0.1 and it's massive. Headed to SHIELD TV owners this week, NVIDIA has a ton of bug fixes inside this update, including one for a WiFi issue that I've personally been experiencing. NVIDIA's history of...

NVIDIA Acknowledges 4K Playback Issue on SHIELD TV, Top Providers Not Affected

Tim September 6, 2019

If you happened to use your SHIELD TV recently or plan on using it soon and notice a 4K playback issue in an app, NVIDIA is completely aware of the situation and is working on a solution. Furthermore, NVIDIA notes that top 4K content providers, such as Netflix...

SHIELD TV Gets Updated to Pie, Features Updated Settings UI and Hulu + Live TV App

Tim July 31, 2019

SHIELD TV is receiving Software Experience Upgrade 8.0 this morning, based on Android Pie. As for what's new, it's a solid list. Those who update will see an updated Settings menu, enjoy the latest security patches, have access to a Match Content Color Space ...

Android TV Getting Hulu With Live TV Support

Tim July 30, 2019

This week, Hulu announced that Android TV will soon be a supported platform for its Hulu + Live TV service. Detailed by Hulu, "Starting in early August, Hulu + Live TV and our updated UI will be available across a variety of Android TV devices, including Sony’...

A New NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Box Showed Up at the FCC!

Kellen July 25, 2019

Remember back in June when we saw hints of a refreshed NVIDIA SHIELD TV box possibly on the way? That new NVIDIA SHIELD TV stopped by the FCC today and isn't being shy about what it'll do. The device, which is clearly referred to as "SHIELD Android TV Game...

Play Console Device Catalog Points to Updated NVIDIA SHIELD TV

Tim June 17, 2019

Oh sweet baby Jesus, let this be accurate. According to a listing in the device catalog for the Google Play Developer Console, a new SHIELD TV from NVIDIA is coming. Running Android 9 Pie and potentially powered by an upgraded Tegra processor, we've been...

SHIELD TV Upgrade 7.2.3 Offers Support for Wired Xbox Elite Controller, More

Tim March 12, 2019

NVIDIA is pushing a new upgrade to the SHIELD TV this week, labeled as 7.2.3. Inside, owners will find "new or upgraded apps" including NCAA March Madness (good timing!), Philo TV, Bleacher Report Live, and NHL. You will also find a few new games via GeForce...