Tag: Streaming devices

Google announced that its Gemini generative AI is being rolled out to the Google TV Streamer, where it will replace Google Assistant. The new system lets users ask natural language questions about movies, TV shows, education, DIY projects and more, using the remote microphone button. The rollout begins this week for users aged 18 and older and will expand to additional streaming devices such as select TCL and Hisense models and the Walmart Onn 4K Pro. The move is part of Google’s broader plan to shift its voice ecosystem from Assistant to Gemini across all platforms. Leggi di più

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI upgrade to select Google TV devices, with early availability on TCL's QM9K model and reports of the feature appearing on Sony Bravia TVs running Android TV 14. The update introduces a new conversational voice interface, a suite of botanical-themed voice options, and expanded capabilities such as answering content queries, summarizing headlines, generating screensavers, locating YouTube clips, and creating images. Google plans to expand Gemini to additional TCL models, upcoming Hisense TVs, the Google TV Streamer, and Walmart's onn 4K Pro streaming box over the coming months. Leggi di più

Amazon unveiled a fresh range of Fire TV hardware, highlighting the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, billed as the fastest streaming stick under $40. The lineup also includes the premium Fire TV Omni QLED Series starting at $480, and updated 2-series and 4-series models priced from $160 to $330. New features such as Dialog Boost, Omnisense auto‑on, and a Linux‑based Vega OS for the stick aim to improve user experience while encouraging adoption of Amazon’s Alexa+ subscription service. Leggi di più

Google has launched its Gemini artificial‑intelligence assistant on the new TCL QM9K series televisions, making them the first TV models to feature the advanced conversational AI. The company says Gemini will soon appear on additional hardware, including the Google TV Streamer, Walmart's onn 4K Pro streaming device, select Hisense models and more TCL TVs. Gemini lets users speak naturally to search for content, get show summaries, reviews, and even educational explanations, all via a simple “Hey, Google” command or a remote‑mic button. The rollout follows a preview at CES where Google showcased Gemini’s ability to handle follow‑up questions and suggest relevant videos. Leggi di più