The Google TV Streamer was released in 2024 and the future of something new isn't clear.

With Android TV, I can finally forget locked-down streaming OSes and finally own my media my way. In addition to more ...

Marketplaces and e-waste recycling centers are practically overflowing with the things: ARM-based streaming TV boxes that run some — usually very outdated and compromised — version of Android. While ...

Although Android technically runs on top of Linux, generally most Android devices abstract away the underlying Linux-ness of these machines. In theory this is a good thing; we wouldn’t necessarily ...

I wanted to love the Google TV Streamer but performance fell short.

Android TV has been replaced, but it’s apparently still getting new, unique features of its own. Why? This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of our newsletter that highlights the biggest Google ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...