Google’s ongoing push to integrate Gemini into the Google TV ecosystem is moving past basic movie recommendations and into actual hardware management. While we’ve seen generative AI features start to clean up content discovery on premium streaming boxes like the Google TV Streamer, a new update is … [Read more...] about Gemini for Google TV is gaining hands-free settings control for TV hardware
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The Google TV Streamer hits $80 again, bringing Gemini and smart home control to your living room
The streaming device market is highly competitive, and finding the right balance of price and performance can be a challenge. But right now, the Google TV Streamer is back on sale for a very tempting $79.99 and is easy for me to recommend. Even when more affordable alternatives like the new Onn 4K … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer hits $80 again, bringing Gemini and smart home control to your living room
Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Google TV box is finally showing up for more customers
After weeks of leaks and scattered shelf sightings, Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Google TV streaming box is officially showing up live for many more customers online. If you've followed Onn for any amount of time, you know that Walmart rarely does a hard, coordinated launch day for these in-house … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Google TV box is finally showing up for more customers
Walmart’s new $60 Onn 4K Pro is loaded and right on the cusp of release
If you’ve been looking for a reason to upgrade your aging streaming setup, Walmart might have just provided it. The 2026 refresh of the Onn 4K Pro Google TV box has leaked all over the place, and the specs suggest this device is arriving packed with great features for the price. From upgraded … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new $60 Onn 4K Pro is loaded and right on the cusp of release
Walmart’s new Onn 4K stick is already hitting store shelves, and the price is just right
Just last week, I wrote about a leak regarding the brand new, unreleased Onn 4K streaming stick from Walmart. Well, in classic Walmart fashion, the company has already started accidentally putting them on store shelves. Reddit user u/JustLook361 managed to find a brand-new "Onn 4K Streaming Device" … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new Onn 4K stick is already hitting store shelves, and the price is just right
Walmart is reportedly working on a new Onn 4K Google TV stick
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
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
