[ad_1] Because Sony uses Android TV, this marks another instance of Apple blending its tech with the Android platform. The added feature is available through a firmware update, which is being rolled out to newer TVs. Sony hasn’t said which models will receive the update. But as 9to5Mac speculates, it will most likely be the […]
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TiVo wants to make a comeback with $50 Android TV dongle
[ad_1] TiVo Plus will reportedly recommend shows across services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and YouTube — similar to Apple TV recommendations. It’s set to launch in October, and it will be free for US households that still own TiVo products. Then, early next year, TiVo will allegedly release a $50 dongle for Android TV. […]
Google brings its Data Saver feature to Android TVs
[ad_1] Google says Data Saver will reduce data usage and increase watch time by up to three times, which will be handy for users on a limited data plan. There are also Data Alerts which monitor data usage and warn users when they have used up a certain amount of their data. The features were […]
Hulu’s live TV service is coming to Android TV
[ad_1] You’ll only need to have the latest version of the Hulu app to see the changes. This is arguably overdue. Hulu’s live TV has been available on other platforms for a long time, including most other media players, some smart TVs, desktops and consoles. Android TV isn’t the largest platform, but it has a […]
AirTV Mini delivers streaming and local TV in a dongle
[ad_1] The palm-sized device certainly isn’t the first tiny streaming dongle. Amazon, Roku and Google already offer similar products. But according to Mitch Weinraub, director of product development for AirTV, the AirTV Mini has “more memory and a faster processor than anything else in the category.” The device plugs into your Android TV via the […]
Google surprises Android TV owners with unwanted advertisements
[ad_1] Updates that add features like additional HDR support or fix weird issues are one good thing about smart TVs, but as many of us have experienced, there can be a downside. Software updates delivered months or years after a TV is purchased could change the interface for the worse, or add “features” that are […]
Sony fixes bug that prevented Kodi installs on its TVs
[ad_1] Kodi and others initially alleged that Sony had intentionally blocked the software to discourage piracy. While Kodi distances itself from bootleggers, it’s well-known that the app is a haven for pirate video add-ons and otherwise makes it easier to play video (pirated and otherwise) in the living room. However, this appears to have been […]