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Streaming device and remote control
The Onn 4K Pro Is on Sale for Just the Second Time Since Launch
Streaming

A very rare discount.

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A 2nd Gen Google Chromecast sitting next to its box.
The Chromecast Isn't a Good Purchase Anymore
Chromecast

Retro or irrelevant? Here's why the outdated Chromecast is no longer a smart buy.

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Streaming device and remote control
The Google TV Onn 4K and 4K Pro Are Getting a Big Update Today
Streaming

Skipping Android 13 entirely.

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Google TV logo on TV
Google TVs Are About to Get Cheaper, but That Might Be a Bad Thing
Audio/Video

Smart TVs on a budget.

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The redesigned Google TV Home Screen.
Google TVs Now Have Those Annoying App Review Popups
Google

Please pause and rate this app.

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The Onn 4K Plus streaming box and voice remote over a photo of a TV.
You Can Finally Buy the New Onn 4K Plus Google TV Streamer
Android

Walmart is for real this time...we think.

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The Onn 4K Plus streaming box and voice remote over a photo of a TV.
This Leaked Google TV Box Might Take Over My Guest Room
Streaming

A $30 Google TV box with 4K video, Dolby Atmos, and more. Excellent!

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A person sitting on a couch, angry, while the TV is buffering.
Smart TVs Need to Be Better, Not Bigger
Audio/Video

Size and the picture only get you so far.

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Person holding a Chromecast remote infront of a tv with Google TV open.
Google Might Skip The Android 15 Update For Your TV
Android TV

Straight to 16.

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Google TV Remote Free TV button
The Obnoxious “Free TV” Button Is Coming to All Future Google TV Remotes
Android

FREE TV FREE TV FREE TV

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Person holding a Chromecast remote infront of a tv with Google TV open.
The Chromecast with Google TV Is Finally Getting Android 14
Chromecast

It might be the last major update for the now-discontinued streaming box.

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Chromecast with Google TV with remote
The Google Chromecast Might Not Be Dead After All
Chromecast

If you live in certain areas.

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PSA: Try This Tip if Your Smart TV Is Slow and Laggy
Hardware

It only takes about 10 seconds to fix it.

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Projectivy Launcher
I Finally Tamed My Google TV Home Screen With This App
Streaming

Clean up that messy home screen.

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An Android TV above a shelf with a Raspberry Pi and its logo in the center.
How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into an Android TV Box
Raspberry Pi

Android TVs are great, but have you ever wanted to build your own?

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Google TV logo on TV
Google TV Gains New Smart Home Integrations and a Sports Page
Streaming

New ways to interact with the TV and find stuff to watch.

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Apple TV and Android logos.
How to Watch Apple TV+ on Android (TV & Phones)
Android

Yes, you can watch Apple TV+ on Android devices.

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Google TV logo on TV
10 Google TV Features You Should Be Using
Streaming

Optimize your couch time.

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Google TV Streamer box on top of a TV cabinet.
Google’s New Streaming Box Is Also a Smart Home Hub
Hardware

Say hello to the Google TV Streamer.

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Person holding a Chromecast remote infront of a tv with Google TV open.
How to Pair, Unpair, and Reset a Google TV Remote
Streaming

Fix your remote troubles in a jiffy.

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