After being delayed once already and after several false starts including one accidental slip up which revealed them to the world early, Google TV profiles are actually rolling out this time. All the way back in December, Google made the decision to push back the launch of a feature the Chromecast with Google TV should […]
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Google TV rolling out new Highlights tab to give you news about your favorite shows and movies
Back in March of this year, Google revealed that it was creating a new ‘Highlights’ tab for the Google TV app so that you can stay informed about the latest news and information regarding your favorite TV shows and movies. When the news first broke (or was created, depending on how you choose to see […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV’s new Ambient Mode with “proactive personal results” rolling out for some
It’s been seven months since Google first announced personalized user profiles and glanceable information in Ambient Mode. Although we have only seen user profiles show up accidentally here and there, we finally have some definitive proof that the new ambient mode is rolling out to some users. A report from 9to5Google states that a notification […]
Continue ReadingChromecast with Google TV now available for Amazon Pre-order, shows off user profiles again
Google and Amazon are longtime rivals. A few years back, the two companies had a major dispute where YouTube was no longer available on Amazon’s smart displays, and the Chromecast with Google TV was not allowed to be sold on Amazon. In the end, consumers suffered the most from such bickering between the two tech […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV is getting the family account switcher that Google TV still doesn’t have
I recently discovered that the multi-user account profile switcher on Google TV for families was able to be toggled, even though it has yet to be officially released. Completely by accident, I switched into a secondary account that I had signed in on the television and with that, the profile image, recommendations, and watchlist items […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV seems to have a real problem with letting me remove things from my Watchlist
Google TV recently slipped up and showed the fact that it may finally be preparing to launch the long-overdue individual user profile switching for its Chromecast, and while that’s a feature I’m truly looking forward to (with bated breath), my mind is currently set on the issues the device currently struggles with instead. Today, I […]
Continue ReadingSuccessful Failures: Google TV is dead. Long live Google TV.
Content is king. At least, that’s how the saying goes in the entertainment industry. If the wildly-productive state of TV in 2022 is any gauge, the phrase is accurate. The term ‘Peak TV’ has been used to describe the content of the last decade, as studios fill their customers’ plates with a steady diet of […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV Deal: T-Mobile once again offering free season of MLB.TV
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 T-Mobile, Sprint, or Metro by […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 something […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 detachable third generation smart home […]
Continue ReadingYouTube 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 – […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 that was nixed too. Today, Google […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 while […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 more upset that […]
Continue ReadingNew 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, […]
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