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Google is reportedly planning a next-gen Chromecast with Google TV

Enlarge / The Chromecast with Google TV. It comes in colors. (credit: Google ) 9to5Google reports that Search engines is prepping a sequel to the Google Chromecast with Yahoo TV. Last year, Google changed the high end of the Chromecast line from a dead-simple, streaming-only video device to a full-blown Android streamer with installable apps, […]

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Google TV features finally make sense with new multi-user support

Enlarge / Multiple-profile support on Google TV. (credit: Google ) After launching in October of last year, Google TV is finally getting one of its most requested features: multi-user profile support . Google TV is a revamp and rebranding of Google’s Android TV OS. It’s not clear if there are any hard rules, but the […]

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TCL’s newest 6-Series and 5-Series 4K TVs use Google TV instead of Roku

TCL’s new 5-Series 4K QLED TV with Google TV. [credit: Jeff Dunn ] TCL on Tuesday announced updated versions of its popular 5-Series and 6-Series 4K TVs. The biggest update is that the new models run Google TV, Google’s big-screen operating system. Google TV is found most prominently on the search giant’s Chromecast streaming dongle, […]