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TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Google is going upmarket with the $100 Google TV Streamer, a new combination set-top box and smart home hub that replaces the company’s cheaper Chromecast with Google TV dongles. Compared to the Chromecast devices, the Google TV Streamer has double the RAM (4GB) and quadruple the storage (32GB), along...

Google TV Streamer is one part entertainer, one part Matter smart home hub

The Roku Voice Remote Pro 2 is available for $30 as a standalone device compatible with most Roku TVs and devices on the market. It's also included with Roku Pro Series 4K TVs. This new Roku remote is lightweight and features backlit buttons, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, a quick-launch shortcut,...

Upgrading your streaming remote control? Roku's Voice Remote Pro 2 is the best I've tested

Place it in front of your TV or you might face connectivity issues. Google recommends buyers place the new Google TV Streamer in front of their TVs or on a media console. The company says that mounting the streaming device behind the TV or stashing it in a cupboard could negatively impact Wi-Fi and Thread Border Router connectivity.

PSA: Buying a Google TV Streamer? Make sure you don't set it up the wrong place

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VIEWERS have about a week left to make sure they’re not affected by the big Netflix switch-off and avoid missing their favourite shows. The Netflix app is set to disappear from 60 TVs by the end of the month, even if the remote has a dedicated Netflix button. Due to technical limitations, dozens of TVs […]

Netflix viewers warned one week left before app disappears from 60 TVs – check now to avoid missing favourite shows

ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

There are TV deals that slash the prices of premium displays, but there are also some offers that make cheap screens even more affordable. If you want something cheap and small that can stack on your dorm room dresser, here’s one to consider — the 32-inch Insignia F20 Series HD TV, which is down to only $80 following a $50 discount on its original price of $130. TVs don’t get cheaper than this outside of Goodwill, so if you’re on a tight budget, this may be what you need, but you need to hurry with your purchase because stocks may already be running low.

This dorm room TV is on sale for just $80 at Best Buy

A ROKU fan has shared a long list of apps that offer at least some free TV shows and movies. The savvy money-saver decided to hunt down as many free streaming services as possible after being hit with a giant bill. In a Reddit thread, the TV fan said that...

Savvy Roku fan shares their list of 19 legal apps to unlock free TV, movies and channels after shock $204 streaming bill

DON'T leave your television's picture quality to chance – there's a Roku setting that can help. An easy-to-miss feature of Roku TVs improves the look of what you're watching based on the brightness of the room. Unless you've dived into your TV's settings, you might have missed Picture Modes.

Hidden Roku trick instantly improves your picture based on how bright your room is – it only takes four clicks on remote

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Is your smart TV acting not-so-smart? Does it exhibit lag in sequences or a slow response to your remote control? You aren't the only one who's experienced the frustration of watching a juddering screen or disconcerting digital hang-ups. Also: I changed these 5 TV settings to cut down my electricity...

TV running slow? Changing these 6 settings can instantly speed up performance

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While you can share your account, sometimes it's easier to just log out of your Netflix account on Roku for peace of mind.

How To Sign Out Of Netflix On A Roku Device

Google isn’t planning on hitting the breaks on Gemini anytime soon. After first teasing a number of new extensions during Google I/O 2024, a recent APK teardown from Android Authority has revealed a ton of unannounced, useful new features from Gemini that are soon coming to your Android phone. Gemini is expected to get a variety of new extensions that will allow integration into Google services like Keep, Tasks, and Calendar.

Google Gemini is about to get a lot more useful on your Android phone

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

A report suggests that Xiaomi Hyper OS 2.0 may offer a feature that can detect cameras in the local vicinity. A report suggests that Xiaomi Hyper OS 2.0 may have a feature to detect hidden cameras. The feature would use WLAN signals to scan for suspicious devices in the vicinity.

Detecting hidden cameras might be the next novel phone feature

For a little while, we’ve been covering news about this odd-looking Google streaming device that bucks the trend established by the Chromecast devices. Well, it’s no longer a rumor. Google officially announced the new Google TV Streamer. Over the past decade, Google’s streaming device has been the Chromecast...

Google finally announced the Google TV Streamer

Google has unveiled its next generation streaming device, the Google TV Streamer, which comes with AI integration and a remote finder for $100. While the Chromecast's successor costs more than the average streaming device, it also does more: The Streamer is both an entertainment device and a smart home hub for devices such as lights, window shades, thermostats and home security cameras. The Streamer also has Gemini-enhanced search capabilities, which can also curate recommended titles for watchlists.

Google TV Streamer Integrates Home and Entertainment in Refreshed Design

Want a projector? They can get pricey, but today we have an awesome deal for you!. TVs are nice, but nothing beats watching a good movie on a huge projection, curled up in your favorite blanket, next to your favorite people. The thing is, good projectors can get pricey, often more so than a TV. We have the right deal for you if you want to upgrade your movie nights! The XGIMI MoGo 2 projector is currently heavily discounted by $150, bringing the current price to just $250.

Deal: Upgrade your movie nights and save $150 on the XGIMI MoGo 2 projector

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Google TV Streamer’s new smart home panel won’t come to older devices (for now)

The feature might roll out to older Android and Google TVs via a software update in the future. The new Google TV Streamer features a home...

Google TV Streamer’s new smart home panel won’t come to older devices (for now)

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