by dbadmin | Aug 7, 2024 | Features, Google, Google Chromecast, Google TV
The Google TV Streamer represents a major change in Google’s media streaming strategy, as the company has effectively discontinued the Chromecast brand after its successful eleven-year run and 100 million units sold. We won’t get into the weeds too much here since...
by dbadmin | Aug 6, 2024 | Google, Google TV, News
Android Authority has evidence that the Google TV Streamer is using a chip from MediaTek, not Amlogic as previously believed. Specifically, we dug through the firmware and found numerous references to the MediaTek MT8696 SoC. The full specifications of this SoC are...
by dbadmin | Aug 6, 2024 | Google, Google TV, News
Google recommends buyers place the new Google TV Streamer in front of their TVs or on a media console. The company says that mounting the streaming device behind the TV or stashing it in a cupboard could negatively impact Wi-Fi and Thread Border Router connectivity....
by dbadmin | Aug 6, 2024 | Google, Google TV, News, Streaming
The Google TV Streamer features new hardware and enhanced software for an upgraded Google TV experience. The device will offer Gemini-powered content suggestions from across all your subscriptions. Google TV is also getting AI overviews, including content ratings and...
by dbadmin | Aug 5, 2024 | Google, Google Chromecast, Google TV, News
Credit: 9to5Google Google’s replacement for Chromecast is reportedly called the “Google TV Streamer 4K.” The set-top box is said to cost €119.99 ($131.59 USD). It may only be available in one color — Porcelain. Slowly, but surely, we’re getting a clearer picture of...
by dbadmin | Jul 28, 2024 | Google, Google TV, News
Credit: 9to5Google More information has come to light about the supposed “Google TV Streamer” we first heard about last week. It looks like the streaming box could have an Ethernet port as well as Thread support. Both features would make the Google TV Streamer much...