Have a SHIELD TV and Alexa devices in your house? Wish they could communicate without any sort of middleman/proxy such as Logitech’s Harmony Hub? Well do I have some news for you. Starting today, A new Alexa Skill has launched in the US enabling hands-free control of SHIELD TV with your Amazon Echo devices. SHIELD […]
GeForce Experience 7.1( 20th Software Update On SHIELD)
Today is the 20th software update put out by Nvidia for the SHIELD TV. Listed below are some of the notable addition in the 7.1 update. In-game voice chat support – for communicating in top GeForce NOW games like Fortnite – with headsets connected to the 3.5mm headset jack on SHIELD controllers Improved keyboard and […]
DISH’s EVOLVE Adds Netflix Support
In the coming month DISH will be updating it’s EVOLVE devices in hotels for Netflix Support so guest can enjoy the latest Netflix original or late night office binge after a long day. Users will be able to use their own Netflix accounts as oppose to a generic shared one. This is an industry first […]
Sony’s Pricing For New XF TVs Goes Live
Following up this announcement Sony has released the pricing for the new line of TVs as followed: Sony XBR-X900F 4K HDR Ultra HD TV Series Line Models Sony XBR-55X900F 55” class (54.6” diag) 4K HDR Ultra HD TV, $1,499.99 msrp Sony XBR-65X900F 65” class (64.5” diag) 4K HDR Ultra HD TV, $2,299.99 msrp Sony XBR-75X900F […]
SHIELD TV Software Upgrade 6.3 – Brings Much Needed App and Assistant Updates
With this update the SHIELD TV continues to improve. Adding new apps, games, features and enhancements. Below is specifics: Nest Cameras on the TV View Your Nest Cameras on Your TV, just say Show me my front door camera” or “Show me the baby’s room” to see your Nest cameras live on SHIELD. No more […]
Sony Announces XF90 Flagship and New XF Range of 4K HDR TVs
In addition to competing with LG on the OLED front Sony is reminding its faithful customers it’s not giving up on LCD just yet. The new XF range will consist of three models XF80, XF85 and the flagship XF90. The XF90 will get the X1 Extreme 4K HDR processor plucked straight from the A8F and A1 OLED […]
Hisense Announces Two Android TVs With Google Assistant and Alexa at CES 2018
Hisense, another affordable brand is diving into the Android TV hype. CES 2018 has had good amount of Android TV related news and debuts so far. The two models Hisense is introducing are the H10E and H9E Plus. We’ll start off with the H9E Plus which is the entry model out of the two TVs. […]
Westinghouse is known for affordable TVs and they’re now adding a bit of value in their new sets. The company’s new series of TVs with the Android TV operating system consists of four sizes, starting with a 43-inch for $350 in the US. There are also 50-inch ($400), 55-inch ($450) and 65-inch ($700) sizes in […]
Pandora for Android TV Reaches 4.0 Brings Premium And Google Assistant
Long ago we reported on the last major update to Pandora for Android TV devices and it brought Pandora Plus and voice controls, since then it’s lagged behind. Below is the change log for version 4.0. Search and play songs, albums, or playlists for any occasion. Enable Autoplay so the music never ends. Pandora keeps […]
Prime Instant Video Comes To Android TV
If you’re a SHIELD TV owner then this news doesn’t apply too much to you. But if you’re an owner of any other Android TV like a Mibox or a Nexus Player then this is good news for you as Amazon Prime Instant Video is now generally available for Android TV devices. Anthony GareraAnthony is […]
Tidal Brings Lossless Streaming To Android TV
Today was just another quiet Wednesday until Tidal decided to tell Android TV and Apple TV users that they now can enjoy lossless audio on their devices. For those who are audiophiles or Tidal users (but aren’t those the same thing?) , but want to live in the 21st century. This is great news as […]
Wii Games Come To SHIELD TV( China only )
Yes you read that right, old Wii games are getting brought to the SHIELD TV, but here’s the catch it’s only in China for now. Why is this? It’s because the Wii was never released in China and they needed something they were familiar with and that was the Tegra X1 chip, which is also […]
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD Comes To SHIELD TV
Considered to be one of the greatest games of all time just like the game before it Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater raises the bar even higher. It’s now coming to SHIELD today November 21st. Anthony GareraAnthony is usually tinkering with everything and anything because there’s always one more thing to do, reviewing games […]
VUDU Gains HDR & Google Assistant Support
VUDU which originally made its début on the SHIELD TV is bringing some more goodies. Specifically HDR for the SHIELD TV & Google Assistant to their app so you can pull up and watch a movie with a click of a button. VUDU can understand basic playback controls like play, pause, rewind 5 minutes, etc; If […]
Google Assistant Is Now Built-in To Sony’s Android TVs
Attention all Sony TV owners myself included. You now are no longer second class citizens to SHIELD TV owners because today you get Google Assistant to control your smart home of devices and have it play content faster and more efficient . Today all 2017 TVs and some 2016 models will receive the Google Assistant. […]
[Review] SmartThings Link for NVIDIA SHIELD TV
I was recently able to get my hands on the SmartThings link which is a plug-in play home automation hub for the Nvidia Shield TV. It’s the mini version of the original SmartThings Hub They had a pre-order sale so it only cost $15 instead of the normal $39.99. So What Is This Thing? The […]
SHIELD Experience 6.1 Update Out For SHIELD TV
Earlier today NVIDIA did a silent SHIELD Experience release for a minor version bump if you follow Semvar versioning. From 6.0 to 6.1 some changes and bug fixes are introduced and before you ask no it doesn’t include Oreo. Scroll to the bottom for a TLDR. The size of the update is a small 90 MB. […]
YouTube TV Out Now On Android TV, Roku, Xbox One etc;
Today finally marks the YouTube TV app being released for the masses and on multiple platforms with others in the pipeline. Be forewarned it shares similarities to the YouTube app on pretty much every internet enabled platform that has. Thankfully though that doesn’t hinder how great the outperforms or the way it looks just in […]
NVIDIA SHIELD Halloween Game Sale Oct 27th-31st Up To 80% Off
It’s the spooky time of the year, yes Halloween. So that means all you horror and zombie fans get extra special treatment by everyone. In this case it’s specifically NVIDIA with a Halloween sale on some GeForce Now and Android Games. Below is the list of games on sale starting this Friday October 27th and […]
AT&T Building An Android TV DirectTV Box
As per first reported by Variety, it seems like AT&T is building an Android TV based DirectTV box. The company is about to introduce a new TV set-top box named in the FCC docs as “the new AT&T/DirecTV Wireless 4K OTT Client.” that’s based on the Android TV platform and ditches satellite connectivity for over-the-top streaming, according […]
[PSA] You Can Control ChromeCast/Android TV Playback Via Google Assistant For Phones
As the title says you can now do something so simple on your phones that for some reason you only could do on the Google Home before. It’s on a roll out so you may or may not have it yet. Anthony GareraAnthony is usually tinkering with everything and anything because there’s always one more thing […]
Hulu Android TV App Gains Google Assistant
It’s only been a short while since Google Assistant came out on Android TV specifically the Nvidia Shield. But in that short time we already have one of the biggest streaming apps Hulu, adding support for it even if it is just basic functionality. It shows good progress for the platform as a whole as […]
[Guide] Google Home, Mini & Max: What You Need To Know
Now that October 4th has come and Google’s big reveal is gone it leaves some questions that people want answered. The following is to inform readers of which Google Home device is right for them. Anthony GareraAnthony is usually tinkering with everything and anything because there’s always one more thing to do, reviewing games and […]
Samsung SmartThings Link Up For Pre Order
As I talked about earlier today the SmartThings Link for the NVIDIA SHIELD is finally up for pre-order here for $15, so really you have to get it it’s so cheap and makes your SHIELD a powerhouse smart hub. Anthony GareraAnthony is usually tinkering with everything and anything because there’s always one more thing […]
Google Assistant Arrives to Android TV First On SHIELD
For a Thursday you don’t usually expect a lot of news, today is different. The long awaited Google Assistant is here and first on the Nvidia SHIELD with Sony Bravia TV’s to follow. How Do I Get it? SHIELD experience 6.0 is how and it’s out today just check your SHIELD for an update. What […]
Plex Launches Plex News On Android TV And Android
If you’re like me you use Plex a lot but sometimes you want to find out what’s going on local or globally via the news. Today that changes as Plex is introducing Plex News! It will be presented alongside your existing media for a seamless experience and as you watch different clips overtime Plex says […]
Google Home FINALLY Gets Reminders Support
For all the cool things the Google Home can do, there’s some simple things it couldn’t do until today, specifically reminders. That’s all changed and the feature has now gone live. Simply say “Okay Google, Remind me …”. The reminders it currently supports are as followed. Set time-based reminders, recurring time-based reminders,upcoming reminders, and deleting […]
SHIELD TV Now Starts At $179
Today, pre-orders begin for a 16GB SHIELD TV bundled with a remote and priced at $179. This is good news for those on the edge about getting one. So What Do I Get? For $179 you get the SHIELD TV + remote but no controller if you want the SHIELD for pure Media consumption or […]
Loft The Battery Pack for Google Home Now Available For Pre Order
Today a lot of hardware news across the tech industry was announced. Nest had new hardware with Google Assistant built-into their camera’s which is interesting to say the least, but what we’re talking about in this article is something I’ve personally wanted for a long time and wondered when someone would make the accessory. This […]
[Deal] Get A Google Home, Hue White & Color A19 starter kit(4th Gen), and Chromecast(2nd Gen) for $209 at Best Buy
In the market to start a smart home, looking for more gadgets or just love a good deal? Then you’ve come to the right place as Best Buy is bundling the Google Home, A Hue White & Color A19 Starter Kit 4th Gen and a 2nd gen Chromecast all for $209. Buying these all separate […]