There is only one week left to get your entries in for our Onn 4K Pro Google TV streaming box giveaway! We're picking two lucky winners to receive one of these fantastic streamers completely free, and so you definitely don't want to miss out on this one. In case you missed our original … [Read more...] about Last Call: There’s only one week left to win an Onn 4K Pro Google TV streamer
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More Google TV devices are getting the new Home Panel
After a bit of a stint in a public preview, the convenient Home Panel for controlling your smart home devices is now making its way to a broader range of Google TV devices, including the popular Chromecast with Google TV and other devices/televisions running the platform. This feature, which mirrors … [Read more...] about More Google TV devices are getting the new Home Panel
Win one of our favorite Google TV streamers: The Onn 4K Pro
Spring is finally here, and we wanted to do something fun to give back to you - our awesome Chrome Unboxed readers! If you've followed us for a while, you know we're huge fans of Walmart's Onn Google TV devices. The Onn Google TV 4K Pro streaming box, which hit the scene about a year ago, quickly … [Read more...] about Win one of our favorite Google TV streamers: The Onn 4K Pro
Google TV’s new AI-powered News Brief is getting a wider roll-out
Earlier this year, Google began testing an interesting new feature for Google TV aimed at delivering concise news updates directly to your television screen. Dubbed "News Brief," this Gemini-powered addition initially surfaced for a limited group of users on the platform's "For You" page. The … [Read more...] about Google TV’s new AI-powered News Brief is getting a wider roll-out
The Google TV Streamer gets its first substantial discount
When Google launched the Google TV Streamer last year, it marked a big departure from the Chromecast lineup they'd been leveraging for years. The $99 price tag was a notable jump from Google's previous streaming hardware, too, and the introduction of other streaming options with Google TV on board … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer gets its first substantial discount
Snag Walmart’s Onn Google TV streamer for under $13 right now
Walmart's lineup of Onn-branded Google TV devices have always offered impressive value, from the capable $20 4K box to the beefier "Pro" model. But the absolute cheapest entry point is the simple 1080p HD Streaming Stick, already an impulse buy at its usual $15 price tag. Right now, though, Walmart … [Read more...] about Snag Walmart’s Onn Google TV streamer for under $13 right now
Google TV is all-in on free TV, mandating a dedicated button on remotes
Google is doubling down on its "Freeplay" experience within Google TV, pushing for wider adoption of its free live TV channels. According to reports from Android Authority, Google has informed its hardware partners that, starting April 2025, all new Google TV devices will be required to ship with … [Read more...] about Google TV is all-in on free TV, mandating a dedicated button on remotes
I need a new Google TV device, and the leaked Onn 4K Plus could be it
Following Google's announcement last year that it would discontinue its popular Chromecast streaming device after over a decade of production, a void has been left in the market. While the Chromecast with Google TV (released in 2020) offered a compelling experience, its successor, the pricier Google … [Read more...] about I need a new Google TV device, and the leaked Onn 4K Plus could be it
Why it’s time to replace your busted Chromecast with this $20 Google TV streamer
If you've been battling "untrusted errors" on your 2nd-Gen Chromecast, you're not alone. For over a week now, these frustrating issues have rendered many of these devices completely unusable. While Google has acknowledged the problem and is rolling out a fix, the timeline and potential for lingering … [Read more...] about Why it’s time to replace your busted Chromecast with this $20 Google TV streamer
Chromecast with Google TV finally gets the update to Android 14
After news of the end of the Chromecast lineup of devices hit back in August of 2024, we were left wondering about the future of Google's popular streaming dongle when it comes to future updates. Android 14 was promised, but the January update came and went with no sign of the OS upgrade, and I'm … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV finally gets the update to Android 14
Google TV update hints at improved backlit remote support: Here’s what it likely means
A recent Google TV Streamer update has revealed Google is improving native support for backlit remotes on its TV platform and suggests we may see more backlit remote options for Google TV devices in the future. Currently, most Google TV devices ship with standard, non-backlit remotes. While some … [Read more...] about Google TV update hints at improved backlit remote support: Here’s what it likely means
YouTube TV Users: Don’t forget to change this setting before streaming sports on your TV
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and millions are preparing for the big game. More than 200 million viewers tuned in for at least part of last year's Super Bowl, making it one of the most-watched television events of the year. With so many people watching, the potential for spoilers is high, especially … [Read more...] about YouTube TV Users: Don’t forget to change this setting before streaming sports on your TV
