Just a few days ago, I wrote about a leak showing off Walmart’s upcoming second-generation Onn 4K Pro. But it looks like that Google TV Streamer clone isn't the only new device Walmart has up its sleeve for 2026. According to a new leak from Android TV Guide, Walmart is also preparing to launch a … [Read more...] about Walmart is reportedly working on a new Onn 4K Google TV stick
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My favorite Google TV streamer is getting a redesign and it looks familiar
I’ve always said Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro is the absolute best-value Google TV streaming device on the market. In fact, I'd argue it's a much better buy than the Google TV Streamer 4K. But it looks like Walmart is taking a page right out of Google's playbook for their next release. Thanks to some new … [Read more...] about My favorite Google TV streamer is getting a redesign and it looks familiar
3 new Gemini features are coming to Google TV
We’ve all been there: spending more time looking for a movie than actually watching one, or constantly pausing a game to look up stats on our phones. Google’s new update for Google TV aims to fix that by making Gemini more proactive and visual and moving beyond simple text-based answers. Now, when … [Read more...] about 3 new Gemini features are coming to Google TV
The premium Google TV Streamer 4K is back down to $80
I really like the Google TV Streamer, but its original $99 price tag has always felt a bit steep, which is why we normally recommend budget-friendly devices like Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro or Plus. But right now, those Onn boxes are completely out of stock. Maybe a new model is coming soon, but with our … [Read more...] about The premium Google TV Streamer 4K is back down to $80
Walmart might be prepping a successor to my favorite Google TV streamer
Ever since Walmart released their first Google TV streamer back in May 2023, we’ve consistently recommended the Onn brand over the Chromecast. But lately, the lineup has gotten a bit messy. Right now, the cheaper Onn 4K Plus actually outperforms the "flagship" Onn 4K Pro in raw speed. Fortunately, a … [Read more...] about Walmart might be prepping a successor to my favorite Google TV streamer
You can finally cast Apple TV+ content from your Android phone to your Google TV
If you are an Android user who happens to enjoy Apple TV+ shows (we're looking at you, Severance fans), you know there has been one glaring omission in the Android app since it launched: the lack of a Cast button. It has been a strange limitation, forcing you to navigate apps on your TV rather than … [Read more...] about You can finally cast Apple TV+ content from your Android phone to your Google TV
YouTube TV announces ‘Plans’ for 2026: Sports-only package, family plan, and more
Since its inception, YouTube TV has been one of the best ways to cut the cord without losing the live TV experience. But as the price has slowly crept up to $72.99 over the years, the service has started to feel a lot like the cable packages it was meant to replace. We’ve all asked the same … [Read more...] about YouTube TV announces ‘Plans’ for 2026: Sports-only package, family plan, and more
This $9 Onn Google TV streaming stick is the ultimate stocking stuffer
We talk a lot about high-end streaming gear here, but sometimes a deal comes along that is just too good to ignore. Right now, Walmart has dropped the price of their Onn Google TV Streaming Stick (Full HD) to a ridiculous $9. To put that in perspective, that is less than the cost of a fast-food … [Read more...] about This $9 Onn Google TV streaming stick is the ultimate stocking stuffer
This new reference design Google TV remote charges itself using only indoor light
There are few things more annoying in the modern living room than sitting down to watch a movie, grabbing the remote, and realizing the batteries are dead. You do the "battery roll," maybe swap them around, or frantically dig through a drawer looking for a fresh pair of AAAs. Well, a new Google … [Read more...] about This new reference design Google TV remote charges itself using only indoor light
The Gemini AI upgrade for the Google TV Streamer is rolling out now
The day many of you have been waiting for is finally here; after confirming a "winter" release, Google has officially announced that Gemini for TV is starting to roll out to the Google TV Streamer today. This is the massive AI upgrade that replaces the standard Google Assistant, making your TV's … [Read more...] about The Gemini AI upgrade for the Google TV Streamer is rolling out now
Gemini is officially coming to the Google TV Streamer this winter
When Google announced the powerful Gemini for TV AI assistant back in September, the roll-out plan was a bit vague. While it launched immediately on a high-end TCL TV series, the availability for other devices, including Google's own popular Google TV Streamer (4K), was simply listed as "later this … [Read more...] about Gemini is officially coming to the Google TV Streamer this winter
Your Google TV Streamer is getting an update, but don’t get too excited
If you own Google's flagship TV Streamer, it's time to check for an update, but you might want to temper your expectations. A new software build is now rolling out, but after a five-month wait for a new release, this latest update delivers a security patch that is already more than two months out of … [Read more...] about Your Google TV Streamer is getting an update, but don’t get too excited
