Google’s Android TV and Google TV devices experienced strong growth in 2022, with over 110 million monthly active devices.


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Google’s Android TV and Google TV devices experienced strong growth in 2022, with over 110 million monthly active devices.
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Google alerted customers that it will remove features from its smart speakers and displays because they infringe on Sonos patents.
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The ITC ruled today that Google cannot import phones, laptops, or speakers into the United States because they violate five Sonos patents.
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In a dubious move, Spotify today issued a “call to action” for podcasters to create interactive displays ads that will appear over ad reads.
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Google this week announced improvements to Android Audio and an expanding list of Google-powered in-car capabilities.
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It’s not just Windows: Google is also working to improve how Android integrates with Chromebooks and other devices.
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Amazon announced today that it has sold over 150 million Fire TV devices to date, making it one of its best-selling products.
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With me switching to an iPhone, one might naturally wonder if a Mac is next. Put simply, no. But you’re looking in the wrong place.
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The OnePlus Buds Z2 earbuds are truly wireless and offer both active noise cancelation (ANC) and Dolby Atmos capabilities.
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After a two-day absence, Disney’s channels---ABC, ESPN, the Disney Channel, FX, and others---have returned to YouTube TV.
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Today, OnePlus announced its new OnePlus Buds Z2 truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancelation and Dolby Atmos capabilities.
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This week, Apple released updates for iPhone, iPad, and its other hardware platforms. But it also quietly delayed a key iPad and Mac feature.
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YouTube TV alerted its customers last night that they might lose access to Disney-owned channels. If so, it will reduce the price of the service.
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I listen to a lot of audiobooks, and this year was like any other, with a mix of new audiobooks and some repeat listens.
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With 2021 winding down, it’s time to take a look back at the podcasts---and podcast episodes---that I enjoyed the most this year.
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Apple today announced its 2021 App Store Award winners across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Arcade.
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Amazon said that it saw record-breaking sales during the Black Friday period, including Cyber Monday. And some sales are ongoing.
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Google today revealed its favorite apps and games across phones, tablets, wearables, and Google TV from the Play Store in 2021.
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Spotify confirmed this weekend that it is retiring the Car View feature of its mobile app, which made it easier to use while driving.
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It sounds like a little thing, but it’s odd that Spotify defaulted to shuffle play for albums. That is, until Adele stepped in.
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The International Trade Commission said that it would review parts of a judge’s findings in the Sonos patent infringement case against Google.
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Hulu’s live TV option hasn’t garnered many users, but the addition of Disney+ and ESPN+ may put it over the top for some.
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Hey, remember that Windows 11 media player app that leaked in September? Well, you can test it now if you’re in the Dev channel.
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Robbed of a new OnePlus smartphone review this fall, I can at least take a look at the firm’s OnePlus Buds Pro wireless earbuds.
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While Disney+ did experience 60 percent subscriber growth YOY, the service only added 2 million new subscribers in the previous quarter.
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Black Friday starts November 18 on the Google Store, and it’s offering some excellent deals on Google hardware.
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In addition to delivering major Photoshop updates on desktop and iPad, Adobe today announced it is bringing Photoshop to the web.