A benchmark report for a new Onn 4K streaming device from Walmart has appeared in Geekbench's report browser, as spotted by 91mobile. The unreleased device appears to be named the Onn 4K Plus, which suggests it will slot in between the existing Onn 4K and Onn 4K Pro in Walmart's Google TV streamin...

Nivida has announced a new software update for its Shield TV streaming devices. The update carries build number 33.2.0.252 and is labeled as a second hotfix to the version 9.1.1 update that debuted nearly 3 years ago.

The Google TV Streamer has been released today, positioning itself as Google's flagship contender against the top Fire TV and Android TV devices. The Chromecast name, a staple for over a decade, has been retired along with the HDMI dongle form factor.

The Google TV Streamer is officially being released tomorrow and, to accompany the new device, Google has announced several new features coming to all Google TV devices.

The product page for the Google TV Streamer on Amazon has been removed. When Google first announced its new flagship streaming device last month, it was listed on Amazon for pre-order the same day.

The Google TV Streamer will be the first device running Android TV 14 when it's released next month. According to Google product managers who spoke with Android Authority, the Google Chromecast 4K and Chromecast HD will also be updated from Android TV 12 to Android TV 14, even though they're being d...

When the Google TV Streamer launches in just over a month, it'll be the first device running Android TV 14, the latest version of Google's streaming operating system. That's according to Android Authority which has gotten a hold of the new device's firmware.

Update v1.5.1 for my Downloader app is now available for Fire TVs and Fire Tablets in the Amazon Appstore and for Google TVs, Android TVs, Android Phones, and Android Tablets in the Google Play Store.

Netflix has started forcing people off their old grandfathered-in cheap ad-free plans. The streaming giant said it would start doing it later this year and that time has come.

While Android phones, especially popular ones, often have several custom operating system options, known as custom ROMs, it's much rarer for Android-based streaming TV devices.

Amazon has announced the launch of its new AI-enhanced voice search for Fire TV devices which promises to make finding personalized TV show and movie recommendations using natural language simple and easy.

Walmart's Onn 4K Pro offers a lot of premium features for a streaming device under $50. One of those features is a backlit remote but getting the remote isn't currently straightforward because some units include a more basic remote and Walmart keeps switching the remote it advertises with the Onn 4K...

Amazon has made a sneaky change to how apps are downloaded on Fire TV devices that is bound to trick some people into unintentionally subscribing to streaming services when all they meant to do was download a free app.

Amazon’s recent streak of unpopular Fire TV changes continues, and its latest change is a doozy. The most recent Fire TV software update has blocked a Fire TV capability that has been present since the original model's release in 2014.

A report last year claimed that Amazon was working on an operating system, called Vega OS, as a replacement for the Android-based operating system it has been using on Echo and Fire TV devices for years.

Plex will be launching its media store next month according to what executives told Lowpass’ Janko Roettgers. While the company is originally known for its media server capabilities and, more recently, for providing free ad-supported streaming content, it has promised the release of a media store...

Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging it spied on people who used the “incognito" mode in its Chrome browser — along with similar “private” modes in other browsers — to track their internet use
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Sonos is looking to release its own set-top streaming media player in 2024 according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke with Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. This will be an entirely new market for Sonos, which is best known for its premium speakers.
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Google has announced a few new updates rolling out to devices running the Google TV version of Android TV, such as the Chromecast 4K and Onn 4K Box. These updates, most of which will arrive as system app updates through the Google Play Store, are focused on improving the performance of the device, r...

Amazon has announced that it is now offering the 3rd-gen Fire TV Cube as a virtual thin client desktop PC to enterprise/business customers. The $195 device uses the exact same hardware as the streaming TV version, but runs a new software stack that allows it to connect to virtual desktop environment...