This morning, Nvidia posted on its blog that the 9.0 update for Shield TV owners is inbound. The update includes a slew of new features and fixes, that weโll go over. Most notably and most exciting though, is the bump up to Android 11 โ something that users have been waiting for for some time [โฆ]
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Itโs not your fault: Setting timers with Google Assistant on smart displays is busted right now
Google Assistant is greatโฆwhen it works. Generally, failed attempts to command your personalized helper can be chalked up to not speaking loud enough or clear enough for it to comprehend you. Other times, itโs due to you not using the right hotwords or phrases to get the reaction you want. Today, itโs not your fault [โฆ]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 โ its predecessor โ are now sitting at a cool 110 million monthly active devices across the board, according to a statement the company [โฆ]
Continue ReadingGoogle removes group volume control on speakers due to Sonos infringement ruling
Since Sonos and Google went to court during the preliminary injunction in May, the companies have been warring over whether or not Google stole Sonosโ speaker tech for multi-room wireless volume control for device groups. Until now, you could group together two or more Google Home devices that output audio and control the volume between [โฆ]
Continue ReadingSigning 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, youโd have to pull up the login screen and utilize the frustratingly slow keyboard with your Chromecast with Google TV or Android TV OS remote. The issue with this [โฆ]
Continue ReadingGoogle announces major improvements to Android Better Together at CES 2022
During the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, Google announced some major improvements to its Better Together initiative for Android, Chrome OS, headphones, speakers, smart home devices, and more. As the number of connected devices in our houses and in our lives increases, the company has found that theyโre not actually as connected as they could be. [โฆ]
Continue ReadingCync launches a smart thermostat, 2K camera, and loads of smart bulbs at CES 2022
Cync, powered by Savant Systems, Inc. (previously called C by GE) just appeared in person at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, and in an effort to expand its offerings to become your all-in-one, go-to smart home solution announced several new products. New devices add temperature control, outdoor security and more colorful lighting options to the [โฆ]
Continue ReadingSamsung Gaming Hub will bring Stadia, GeForce NOW, and more together under one roof
As a part of the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Samsung has announced something called the โSamsung Gaming Hubโ for select 2022 TV models under its brand. Powered by its Tizen operating system, the Hub is a new game streaming platform that brings together the best of NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Stadia, and Utomik โ [โฆ]
Continue ReadingGet the Nest Mini and a GE Smart Plug for just $15 while you still can
Iโm not going to beat around the bush with this one. Right now, over at Loweโs, you can get your hands on the Nest Mini (read past the link button to see why that matters) and a GE Smart Plug for only $15. The deal is listed to end at some point today, but you [โฆ]
Continue ReadingThe Nest Hub Max could be the next device to run Googleโs mysterious Fuchsia OS
Nearly half a year ago, Googleโs mysterious Fuchsia OS began rolling out to first-generation Nest Hub devices as the primary operating system, replacing Cast OS. At the time, it really didnโt mean much when it appeared on firmware version 1.52.260996, and to this day, it still doesnโt โ at least, not yet. For now, the [โฆ]
Continue ReadingThe original Google Home Mini is no longer available on the Google Store
The original Google โHomeโ Mini that was launched in 2017 has now been taken off of the Google Store, as first discovered by 9to5Google. To clarify, the โNestโ Mini is still available as itโs the newest iteration of the miniature smart speaker, touting a modern pin power adapter, a wall-mount, and a better speaker (2x [โฆ]
Continue ReadingAfter six years, Google is finally ending support for the OnHub
The OnHub was Googleโs very first attempt at creating a wireless router and paved the way for Google Wifi. It was released all the way back in 2016 by both TP-Link and Asus, and to date, this device is still out there being used by many faithful consumers. It features both 2.4 GHz and 5 [โฆ]
Continue ReadingYoutube TV could soon cost just $50 if Disney-owned channels get removed
Every now and again, youโll probably see that Youtube TV has trouble renewing contracts with its content partners, and as a result, the consumer ends up suffering. Unfortunately, itโs standard practice that these deals need to be discussed periodically, for all parties involved, and todayโs news is no different. Disney-owned channels are up for negotiation [โฆ]
Continue ReadingIt looks like Roku and Google have agreed to stay together for the kids
Over the past few months, Google and Roku have been going back and forth trading blows with the boxing gloves over whether or not the Youtube and Youtube TV apps would be available on Roku devices once their agreement for it expired. At first, Roku called out Google in an abrasive email for having โanti-competitive [โฆ]
Continue ReadingPluto TV now integrated into Google TVโs โLiveโ tab, free Peacock Premium for a limited time
Update 12/9/21 โ In the article, we stated that you would be able to stream Pluto TV natively through Google TVโs โLiveโ TV tab without having to install the Pluto TV app at all. This was incorrect! You must first install the app in order to gain integration on Google TVโs interface. The Chromecast with [โฆ]
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