Smart TV news

The company is shifting its focus to the software solution.

Google is rolling out an update that enables multi-room on all Chromecast devices

And Infuse tells us to expect the next big release (version 6.0) in early 2019

More popular than smartphone, tablet & PC combined.

TV viewers are also experiencing fewer problems & higher streaming quality - with Apple TV leading the pack

Via a compatible smart speaker. Previous TV models will not be updated

Nvidia Shield now also supports Dolby Atmos pass-through from Amazon Prime Video

HbbTV is a hybrid system for delivery of broadcast and streaming video through Smart TVs & set-top boxes

9 tips on how to get more out of your Apple TV, including how to use its remote to control your TV

Expect to see more personal and targeted TV ads on YouTube in the near future.

Your purchased movies will automatically be upgraded to 4K for free

Shield TV now supports deep Google Home integration, including voice search for Netflix content

Besides the latest video and audio formats, Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K

Mi Box S has a new remote control & Google Assistant. It runs Android Oreo (8.1).

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

Samsung’s decision not to update its TV software is coming back to haunt TV owners.

It will start shipping later in October and is up for pre-order for $50

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

They recommend that apps remain functional for at least 6 years.

It fixes an issue with non-functional and delayed subtitles across various apps such as HBO

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

HDR10 but no Dolby Vision

A comprehensive line-up of new devices, including a DVR box called Fire TV Recast

Following a flurry of customer complaints, Samsung is now introducing the 2018 Evolution Kit.

Owners of Sony LCD and OLED TVs can watch Vudu in 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision

For 8 USD per month. At launch, it will be limited to the US.

The first product will be called ‘OnePlus TV’, the company has announced.

Dolby Atmos, free iTunes upgrades, home control, faster login, new screensavers, and more

Plex Cloud will shut down on November 30 after a long period of technical issues.

This is the 20th software update since Nvidia Shield was launched in 2015

They have worked together to create the Philips PUS9104 that will launch in spring 2019.