Megan Ellis / Android Authority It’s common to come across complaints about the performance of Google TV devices, with some people justifiably arguing that Google TV feels broken. But despite the sometimes sluggish performance and weird quirks, I’ve always preferred using a Google TV box to my smart TV’s built-in operating system. However, lately I’ve … Read More “How to fix Google TV crashing and lagging with one setting” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google TV Streamer is a fine piece of hardware, but Google TV as a platform has rampant issues with bloatware, advertising, and sponsored content that desperately need to be fixed. Since I last toyed with Google TV, I’ve been waiting and hoping for Google to make meaningful changes … Read More “Google TV is in trouble, and the latest update only makes it worse” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR A new “Short videos for you” row featuring YouTube Shorts will arrive on US Google TV home screens this summer. Starting today, Nano Banana and Veo AI features are rolling out to Gemini-enabled TCL Google TVs in the US, allowing for custom image and video generation. New Gemini-based Google … Read More “YouTube Shorts are coming to your Google TV home screen” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority At this point, I’ve tried and tested almost every major streaming platform. I’ve used Google TV on Xiaomi’s TV Box S, I own an Apple TV 4K (which I mostly keep in my mom and dad’s room), and I’ve spent time with Roku and Samsung’s Tizen-based One UI for smart TVs. That … Read More “I’m sick of Google TV. It’s time for a Windows streaming stick” »
TL;DR The company behind notable Google TV brand Thomson has filed for bankruptcy. The firm released products in Europe like a rebadged Onn TV box, a Chromecast with Google TV rival, and more. We’re guessing the firm’s Google TV Streamer rival won’t see a commercial launch. There are plenty of Google TV box brands out … Read More “It’s the end of the road for this standout Google TV box brand” »
TL;DR JMGO launched the N3 Ultimate today with up to 5,800 ISO lumens and a 4K triple-laser system. It adds a 3-in-1 optical system, optical image correction, and AI spatial memory. The projector is available now for $2,999, with early bird pricing of $2,399 through May 13. JMGO is still pitching the idea that a … Read More “This ultra-bright Google TV projector promises not to be a pain to set up” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The final preorder window for AWOL Vision’s Aetherion Series will run from April 23 through May 14. Select bundles pair the Aetherion Max or Pro with a free Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) projection screen. Preorder pricing starts at $3,499 for the Pro model and $4,499 for the Max, with … Read More “You’ll have one last chance to save on these top-tier Google TV projectors before launch” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority What used to feel like a niche category for home theater diehards is now pushing into everyday spaces, with portable models, lifestyle designs, and ultra-short-throw setups doubling as TV replacements. Along the way, one spec in particular keeps climbing: brightness. On paper, more lumens should mean a better, more usable … Read More “How many lumens do you need? The truth about projector brightness” »
David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR A developer has created an open-sourced launcher called Arc Launcher. The developer says they created the launcher to “look more modern and similar to other high-quality launchers.” If you’re not satisfied with the default launcher that comes with Google TV, you can always install a third-party option. From Projectivy … Read More “This new Google TV launcher takes inspiration from Apple TV” »
