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Google launches new Chromecast with 1080p60

09 Oct 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

It is available now for $35 in either black or white.

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Google Project Stream lets you play Assassin's Creed Odyssey in a browser

02 Oct 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Google wants to push of streaming technology, specifically game streaming

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Google 'Smart TV Kit' & new Chromecast leaked

02 Oct 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Ahead of Google’s October 9 hardware event, a ‘Smart TV Kit’ has leaked

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Roku announces Google Assistant support, Roku OS 9

25 Sep 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Roku TVs and streaming boxes will soon be compatible with Google Assistant.

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YouTube starts testing AV1 video format

13 Sep 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

YouTube has created a playlist. "We have ambitious goals for rolling out the new format"

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Philips will be rolling out Oreo to its Android TVs from November

04 Sep 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Oreo starts rolling out in November out to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Philips Android TV

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Google releases Android 9 Pie but most Android TVs haven't received Oreo yet

10 Aug 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

TVs continue to run at least one year behind schedule

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AV1 video codec support coming soon to Chrome & Firefox

09 Aug 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

AV1 could replace HEVC and become the de-facto video standard.

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Chromecast turns five but is it the future of TV?

25 Jul 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

A story of Chromecast, the real story of Chromecast, and a question. Is Chromecast the future of TV?

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fuboTV launches 4K HDR on Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV - soon Roku

05 Jul 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Allowing users to able to watch the matches from the Fifa World Cup 2018.

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Updated: Sony starts rolling out Google Assistant on Android TVs in Europe

21 Jun 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony UK has confirmed that Google Assistant is also rolling out to the following 2017 and 2016 models

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Malware worm infects Android TV and Fire TV

13 Jun 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

The malware is spreading between Android TV and mobile devices as well as Fire TV devices

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Xbox One is reportedly getting Alexa & Google Assistant support

04 Jun 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

It is expected to arrive in “upcoming Xbox One builds”.

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Nvidia Shield gets Android Oreo, revamped user interface

25 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

As part of Android 8 Oreo the Shield gets a compelely revamped user interface.

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Google I/O: An update on Android TV & a Nexus Player successor

09 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

There are now 3600 apps/games on Android TV. The next version will feature a streamlined set-up process & performance improvements

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Google Assistant now available on LG 2018 OLED & LCD TVs

08 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

In the US, UK, Canada, and Australia with more regions coming later.

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JBL Link Bar is the first soundbar with Google Assistant & Android TV

08 May 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Google and JBL have teamed up to create the "industry’s first soundbar powered by Android TV with the Google Assistant built in"

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Google may be planning to launch 4K Android TV dongle

12 Apr 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

A new ‘4K Android TV Stick’ with a prominent Google logo on top and on the remote control has passed through the FCC

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FandangoNow joins Movies Anywhere initiative

13 Mar 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

After Apple iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play and Vudu, FandangoNow is the fifth online retailer to throw its weight behind digital movie locker service

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YouTube TV price jumps to $40/mo

13 Mar 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Less than one year after launch, Google has raised the price of its YouTube TV service from $35 to $40 per month

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Alexa & Google Assistant coming to Panasonic 2018 TVs

13 Feb 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Users in select countries will be able to control their TV with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant via a compatible smart speaker.

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Google developing a game streaming service, game console - rumor

08 Feb 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Google has for the past 2 years been developing a game streaming service that would work over Chromecast or a Google-developed game console

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Video: Google Assistant on Philips 2018 Android TV

26 Jan 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Philips demonstrated how Google Assistant can interact with Philips Hue lighting, soundbars, Google Home, music, YouTube, and more.

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Apple joins alliance aiming to create next-gen AV1 video format

05 Jan 2018 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple has joined the Alliance for Open Media - together with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Netflix & other - to create a next-generation video format called AV1

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