The Alliance for Open Media's royalty-free codec, AV1, has been used by Google plenty in the past, but back in November, we found out that they had intentions to utilize it in even more Google services like Stadia, Google Meet, Photos, and even Google TV. Now, all Android TV devices may be required … [Read more...] about Android TV devices may require AV1 codec in order to operate beginning in March
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The 5 best Chromecast remote shortcuts [VIDEO]
Since its debut, the new Chromecast with Google TV has been a fan favorite and the new go-to streaming dongle for many users; including all of us here at Chrome Unboxed. The addition of the remote and a proper on-screen UI to the already-great Chromecast formula has made this new streamer an easy … [Read more...] about The 5 best Chromecast remote shortcuts [VIDEO]
Everyone loves Google TV – TCL joins Sony in adding the popular new interface to its 2021 devices
Google TV is awesome. It could use some changes, but overall, it's proven to be a viable and attractive replacement for Android TV, and TV manufacturers are starting to take notice of the buzz surrounding it. Ever since Google came out with its Chromecast with Google TV built-in, OEMs have been in … [Read more...] about Everyone loves Google TV – TCL joins Sony in adding the popular new interface to its 2021 devices
Future Google TV remotes may get ‘Watchlist’ buttons thanks to Collections
I know, I know - "Michael needs to stop talking about Google Collections. It's getting a bit ridiculous and he's not really on to anything here", I hear you saying, but Google has been leaning more heavily into the idea of letting users curate content via its new bookmark icon that's been popping up … [Read more...] about Future Google TV remotes may get ‘Watchlist’ buttons thanks to Collections
Google TV will drive the experience in Sony’s new ‘Bravia XR’ televisions
Sony has long since relied on Android TV to help users get the most out of their televisions, but since this year saw the rise and dominance of Google TV, it looks as though the media giant has gained enough confidence in Google's vision for the future to be on board. Starting with their new Bravia … [Read more...] about Google TV will drive the experience in Sony’s new ‘Bravia XR’ televisions
As we predicted, Apple TV is officially arriving on Chromecast with Google TV
Via blog post, Google has made it official: Apple TV is coming to Google TV early in 2021. Yes, you are reading this correctly and, yes, it feels a bit strange to see these two companies playing so well together on this. Putting that aside, the move makes total sense in quite a few ways. After … [Read more...] about As we predicted, Apple TV is officially arriving on Chromecast with Google TV
Chrome “Kaleidoscope” could bring the best of Google TV to your browser
Discovered in August of this year, Chrome's mysterious "Kaleidoscope" feature has actually been in the works since the end of 2019, and now, it appears that we could see the web-based media hub in action very soon. Navigating to chrome://kaleidoscope in the Stable build of Chrome or Chrome OS will … [Read more...] about Chrome “Kaleidoscope” could bring the best of Google TV to your browser
It’s not you: YouTube, TV and Music are all down for many
Let's make this short and sweet, shall we? Just a few minutes ago while trying to stream some live TV via YouTube TV, my wife kept getting an error about the playback failing. Though my first thought was to reset my modem and router, that didn't help things. I checked my connection speed (400MB/s … [Read more...] about It’s not you: YouTube, TV and Music are all down for many
Chromecast with Google TV review: the Chromecast for everyone [VIDEO]
When you gaze upon the hardware of the new Chromecast with Google TV (Chromecast from here on out in this review) it is easy to see the basic influence of its predecessors. A circular-ish dongle with an HDMI cable protruding from one end and a spot for power in the other. As a matter of fact, it … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV review: the Chromecast for everyone [VIDEO]
New YouTube TV subscribers can score Google’s new Chromecast w/Google TV for free
Tomorrow morning, we should be unboxing our shiny new Chromecast w/ Google TV. We have yet to lay hands on the new streamer but we all agree that this will be the greatest thing to happen to the Chromecast since, well, it came into existence. I mean, what's not to love? We're going to get everything … [Read more...] about New YouTube TV subscribers can score Google’s new Chromecast w/Google TV for free
87 Seconds: Wrapping up all of Google’s newly announced hardware
Google's #LaunchNightIn was a blitz play that packed five new products into a 30-minute onslaught on the senses. Along with the new hardware, Google took to the virtual stage to introduce some new software features for the Pixel phone family, a completely redesigned entertainment experience in … [Read more...] about 87 Seconds: Wrapping up all of Google’s newly announced hardware
Google Play Movies and TV updated to reflect Google TV branding – web interface deprecated
Now that Google has revealed their new Chromecast with Google TV built-in, they've also begun to update the Google Play Movies and TV app across Android, Chrome OS and Apple devices. As of right now, the name and screenshots of the listing are all that's changed. It's now temporarily called "Google … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies and TV updated to reflect Google TV branding – web interface deprecated
