If you’re a Google TV fan, you’ve probably heard us talk about and recommend Walmart’s onn. brand. Their Google TV boxes are serious Chromecast contenders, delivering the same experience, with a better remote, for less money. If you’re in the market for a Google TV device, the Onn. box is our go-to recommendation. Now we […]
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Google TV is providing totally free coverage of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Today is the day, folks! The highly anticipated total solar eclipse of 2024 is set to be a major event, and even if you’re not planning a road trip to the path of totality, you can still have a front-row seat. Google – via Google TV – is offering a fantastic way to watch the […]
Continue ReadingYouTube for Android TV bug won’t let you adjust video quality
In what has become a frustrating new development, the YouTube app for Android TV (and Google TV by extension) will no longer let users adjust simple things like playback speed or video quality. I thought it was just happening to me on my single Chromecast with Google TV, but after removing and re-installing the YouTube […]
Continue ReadingYouTube on Google TV is getting some desktop features I’ve been missing
Since the introduction of YouTube apps on smart TVs, I’ve found myself using this method of consuming videos possibly more than any other way. I’m not what I would consider a YouTube addict, but the larger focus of YouTube on longer-form videos makes it a perfect fit for the bigger screen, and I spend a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV home screen redesign arrives sooner than expected for some
The Google TV makeover that was announced late last month and was said to take “a few months” to roll out has already started showing up for some users. This redesign brings some fresh visual flair and useful features to the platform. It looks like the Chromecast with Google TV is first in line to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle announces new Google TV features with a crazy-long roll-out window
Your overall Google TV experience is set to get a bit better in the somewhat-near future thanks to a few updates Google has announced that are on the way for the Google TV interface. These aren’t exactly massive, sweeping changes to the overall experience, but the tweaks should make for a far smoother navigation once […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV is getting a little more crispy
Hold onto your remotes, YouTube TV viewers! Your TV streaming experience is about to get a little better thanks to a new setting called 1080p Enhanced. After a few Reddit users posted about this feature showing up, YouTube has now responded and confirmed they are “rolling out a 1080p Enhanced option for YouTube TV and […]
Continue ReadingApple TV+ has become a fantastic streaming service that you should try
When it was first announced a few years back, I wasn’t quite sure what would come of Apple TV+. Having watched a few fantastic shows on the streaming service since then, however, I’ve become a big fan. There is genuinely great content on Apple’s platform, and not only am I glad it exists; I’m also […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV is finally adding the previous channel shortcut I’ve always wanted
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a significant shift in the way we watch TV. As traditional cable TV services are gradually replaced by more flexible and modern solutions, YouTube TV has emerged as a frontrunner. My whole family is now on YouTube TV but I can remember loading it up for the first time with […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV spreads holiday cheer with performance updates and new features
It’s been a good year for Google TV, highlighted by new features, design tweaks, free channels, and performance upgrades. As 2023 draws to a close, Google is spreading some holiday cheer with improvements to enhance your Google TV experience, including updates to the Live tab and more free channels. One of the improvements that you […]
Continue ReadingPSA: Google TV is packed with spooky TV shows and movies throughout the Halloween season
October’s arrival not only paints the trees with a myriad of colors (not in Florida) but also ushers in a wave of ghoulish fun and thrilling experiences, and no, you’re not too old for that. As you embrace the Halloween spirit by setting out spooky decorations and eating all of the candy that was originally […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV bug treats your purchased movies as TV episodes you don’t own, here’s a workaround
I was browsing my Google TV library last night for a family movie to watch with my son, and when I clicked on Detective Pikachu, I was met with a very unfortunate surprise. The digital movie I purchased a license to was no longer available! Everyone’s worst fear with digital content, right? Well, Google TV […]
Continue ReadingThe next Chromecast with Google TV could get a solid performance upgrade
We’ve already heard rumblings of a new Chromecast with Google TV, but my initial reaction to that news was mostly a bit of confusion. With the new Onn. Google TV box at Walmart giving users 4K with the full-blown Google TV interface, what is Google left to do in this space to command their standard […]
Continue ReadingNFL Sunday Ticket goes off without a hitch on YouTube for opening week
It’s a new chapter for NFL fans as the Sunday Ticket service – after nearly 30 years with DirecTV – made its much-anticipated debut on YouTube and YouTube TV over the weekend. Sports fans in general tend to be notorious for their reluctance to embrace change, so there were naturally a lot of eyes on […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV update utilizes more of Google TV’s UI design language
No one would blame you for being a bit confused sometimes when it comes to the differences in Google’s large-screen television offerings. There’s Google TV, Android TV, and YouTube TV: and they are all different things. While that’s not likely to change anytime soon and each technically has its place, I’ve long thought Google could […]
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