Attention Baseball Fans: Our long, national nightmare is over, and Baseball is finally back! As has become customary every year, T-Mobile is once again offering a free season of MLB.TV starting today as part of their “T-Mobile Tuesdays” offerings. To take advantage of the offer, you need to be a … [Read more...] about Google TV Deal: T-Mobile once again offering free season of MLB.TV
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Google TV slip up accidentally reveals that user profile switching may soon be released
Last night, I was catching up on some older shows using Google TV and I accidentally sat on the Chromecast remote - you know, as we all probably tend to do a few times per week. To my surprise, instead of simply closing Netflix and ending my binge-watching of The 100, I accidentally discovered … [Read more...] about Google TV slip up accidentally reveals that user profile switching may soon be released
Google TV will now show you YouTube videos in response to questions you ask Assistant
Google has officially created a roundup post on its Nest community forum of features that we’ve been tracking and reporting on for some time now. From Birthday cards appearing on Nest Hub devices, to a completely redesigned Hub UI complete with a more Pixel-like functionality in wake of its upcoming … [Read more...] about Google TV will now show you YouTube videos in response to questions you ask Assistant
YouTube just added almost 4,000 new TV episodes for you to stream for free with ads
As Google TV takes on the migration of Play Movies and TV from the Google Play Store, users are left without a reliable or decent web experience for their content. In the gap, YouTube's interface must be used for anyone who has content they want to watch through Chrome, and let's just be honest - … [Read more...] about YouTube just added almost 4,000 new TV episodes for you to stream for free with ads
Google TV adds news snippets about your favorite shows and gets a Material You update
Google TV’s redesign from Google Play Movies & TV came at a cost depending on who you ask. Sure, it has a fantastic interface and really modernizes the aging platform, but the web interface was completely deprecated in the process. Google’s Kaleidoscope project could have seen it return, but … [Read more...] about Google TV adds news snippets about your favorite shows and gets a Material You update
Google TV’s Library tab is busted for some, showing ‘Unable to load library’ error
Google TV’s ‘Library’ tab has been acting up quite a bit for a handful of people. In fact, it’s gone so far as to break entirely for some. Now, several users over on Reddit and the Google Support forums are reporting that the following "Unable to load library" error is all they can call up … [Read more...] about Google TV’s Library tab is busted for some, showing ‘Unable to load library’ error
Google TV getting restricted mode, more free channels, and a watchlist for kids profiles
A few new features are coming to the Google TV for Android app version 1.0.4233, and 9to5Google discovered them during their usual APK insights reports. We're going to go over what was uncovered today, but I just want to state up front that I'm disappointed that User Profiles got pushed back (even … [Read more...] about Google TV getting restricted mode, more free channels, and a watchlist for kids profiles
New Chromecast with Google TV will be budget-friendly and only stream in HD
So, do you remember that awesome, new Chromecast with Google TV that we reported on the other day? You know, the one that got you all excited for that we all hoped would end up being a higher-end device with more storage, and such? Well, I hate to be the one to crush your dreams, but don't blame the … [Read more...] about New Chromecast with Google TV will be budget-friendly and only stream in HD
A new Chromecast with Google TV device is in the works
According to 9to5Google, who has apparently had eyes on a document directly from Google itself, a new Chromecast with Google TV device is being prepared for mass production and release. Apparently, this "Android-powered device" is codenamed Boreal (Boreal means "of the north or northern region, or … [Read more...] about A new Chromecast with Google TV device is in the works
Google TV was never just about television, it was about the future of the living room
After revealing that it now has over 110 million monthly active devices for Google TV and Android TV combined, with over 30% of those being added in just the past six months or so, Google has now revealed some of its plans for the future of the platform. While sitting down with the Director of … [Read more...] about Google TV was never just about television, it was about the future of the living room
Google TV and Android TV together now have 110 million monthly active devices
Since its launch, Google TV has seen an explosion of growth. The simplified, user-friendly interface that invites you to watch and save TV shows and movies and together with Android TV - its predecessor - are now sitting at a cool 110 million monthly active devices across the board, according to a … [Read more...] about Google TV and Android TV together now have 110 million monthly active devices
Signing into Youtube on your TV is now easier than ever thanks to your phone
In a recent Youtube Help post, a Team Youtube community manager detailed its efforts to make signing into the service on your television more seamless. Normally, you’d have to pull up the login screen and utilize the frustratingly slow keyboard with your Chromecast with Google TV or Android TV OS … [Read more...] about Signing into Youtube on your TV is now easier than ever thanks to your phone
