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Verizon has just taken the wraps off the Stream TV set top box which allows you to stream from a wide range of providers as long as they have a presence on Android. This device runs on the Android TV platform which means you get access to the platform’s premier app hub, the Google Play
The CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau, has announced that the company will launch OnePlus TV next month. Disappointingly, the TV’s launch will be limited to India initially, with the company hopeful of striking partnerships with European and North American content providers to smoothen its arrival in the West. There have been murmurs about the company
Chinese OEM #LeEco is planning a big Stateside release of its products on the 19th of October. But we didn’t quite know what to expect from the manufacturer during the course of the event. However, thanks to what appears to have been a website testing process, we are now getting a detailed look of what
The Android TV based #Xiaomi #MiBox was expected to land in the U.S. soon, but the company never gave any specific launch details. However, this set-top-box has just been spotted on a shelf in Walmart, suggesting that Xiaomi might have launched the device without a formal announcement. The Mi Box is shown to be carrying
#Xiaomi announced the Android TV-powered Mi Box back in May this year, coinciding perfectly with the Google I/O event. This device was the company’s first U.S. centric device, suggesting that the Chinese manufacturer had renewed ambitions for the American market. A new report is now speculating that this Android TV box is going to be
#Spotify has now announced its arrival on #AndroidTV, letting customers browse their music library on the big screen. All the standard Spotify Connect features will be applicable here and Spotify will treat this as another device for easy switching between devices. It’s a bit surprising that it has taken the developers this long to come
#Google has just announced its partnership with #Xiaomi to bring the Mi Box to the United States. This will be running #AndroidTV on board and will be equipped with all the new Android features that were shown off by Google earlier today, including Daydream. The American Mi Box will not be any different from the
#Sony has just taken the wraps off three new 4K TV models, known as the XBR-X850D (55, 65, 75 and 85 inches), the XBR-X930D (55 and 65 inches) as well as the XBR-X940D which comes with a massive 75 inch display panel. Now this would be just another 4K TV launch at CES 2016 if not
Starting this #BlackFriday #NVIDIAShield #AndroidTV console can be yours with a $50 discount. Both the standard and Pro models of the Shield already come with the free remote, so that deal will apply as well. So customers basically stand to save $100 this Black Friday. There’s one caveat here though. The deal will only be applicable for in-store purchases, which
Yesterday we spoke about NVIDIA’s new sale which was offering the Shield TV + Remote bundle for just $199.99. Today, Amazon has joined in on the action and is offering the Shield console, the SHIELD controller as well as the Remote for just $174.99, knocking out a decent amount off the asking price. For $274.99,
If you’re looking to invest in the #NVIDIAShield console, some good news is waiting for you. NVIDIA has decided to bundle in the $50 worth Shield Remote along with every Shield TV, making it a very attractive proposition for prospective buyers. The Shield TV is available starting from $199.99, which makes it one of the most
As much as #Google would want you to believe, #AndroidTV is yet to properly catch on with the audiences. Devices like the #NVIDIAShield console are surely helping Google’s cause. However, there are some consoles out there that have barely received any love from the public. Razer’s Forge TV is one such device which has barely
The #NVIDIA #Shield console is now receiving a new update to Android TV 2.1. This comes after the 2.0 update left some bugs within the system, hindering the usage of the customers. This new update fixes the HDMI black levels while improving compatibility as well. Here’s the changelog mentioned by NVIDIA in its entirety: Enjoy great new
#AndroidTV just got a lot better today with the addition of services like HBO Now, Showtime, Disney Movies Anywhere, WWE and UFC, so a wide range of consumers can enjoy their favorite content from the Android TV console of their choice. These services need a separate subscription however, so you will have to download their
Looking to get yourself the #Google #NexusPlayer? Best Buy is the place to look right now as the retailer is offering the Android TV console for just $50. This appears to be a limited period promotion, so customers are urged to hurry before the stocks run out. The Nexus Player comes with a console and
The #NVIDIA #ShieldPro was launched by the company as a 500GB alternative to the standard NVIDIA Shield. Well, it is believed that the company has found some issues with the hard drive of the console and as such has issued a recall of some units. Read on to see if you match the company’s criteria for a recall:
The #Google #NexusPlayer was not as successful as the company had hoped. This was quite disappointing as the Nexus Player was supposed to be the poster boy for the #AndroidTV platform. And it would seem like Google is prepping the release of another variant sometime soon going by a listing on the FCC’s site. As we all
The #Shield #AndroidTV and the #ShieldPortable are now receiving minor bug patching updates from #NVIDIA. The Shield Portable seems to have some more items on the changelog, while the Shield Console changelog simply mentions optimization of the console for new games and apps, so it’s nothing major. Here’s the changelog for the Shield Portable: Updates NVIDIA button
The #NVIDIA #Shield console has been available for quite some time now, although it was surprisingly missing from the #Google Store. That changes today with the console now up for grabs from Google’s dedicated hardware store in the U.S. , carrying a price tag of $199.99. The device is also said to be available in
Games like Half-Life 2, Half Life 2: Episode 2 will now be playable on the NVIDIA Shield console as well, thanks to the developers building support for Android TV at long last. Other games like Never Alone, Funk of Titans and Q:U:B:E: Developer’s Cut can also be downloadable for the Shield console right away. The games