It’s been 3 years since the Google Nexus Player went on sale, but it’s still the only first-party Android TV box sold by Google (even if it was actually manufactured by Asus). While there are plenty of newer, more powerful Android TV devices on the market today, Google has continued to release software updates for […]
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Maybe the Nexus Player isn’t dead after all (refreshed model hits the FCC)
Google and Asus launched one of the first Android TV devices in late 2014. But after a year and a half on the market, last week it looked like the Nexus Player had reached the end of the road: it was no longer available for purchase from the Google Store or most other retailers. But […]
Google pulls the plug on the original Nexus Player (Updated)
Google has stopped selling the Nexus Player through the Google Store… which shouldn’t be all that surprising since it’s been more than a year and a half since the Android TV box first went on sale. But what is a little surprising is that Google seems to be pulling the plug on the Nexus Player without […]
Amazon Prime Video ain’t coming to Chromecast or Apple TV (and Amazon doesn’t want to sell them to you)
Want to stream Amazon Prime Video to your TV? You can buy a Smart TV with the feature baked in or pick up a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or other supported device. But you can’t use an Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Google Nexus Player because none of those devices work with Prime Video. Whose […]
Deals of the Day (9-21-2015)
Amazon’s new Fire TV may be shipping soon, and Google will probably launch a new Chromecast soon. But if you’re looking for an affordable media streamer that you can buy right now, Best Buy is selling the Google Nexus Player for half price. The Nexus Player runs Google’s Android TV software and you can use it […]
Deals of the Day (9-09-2015)
Amazon may be prepping a next-gen Fire TV, and Apple is expected to update its Apple TV lineup today. But you know what that means? Good deals on older TV streaming hardware. The Google Nexus Player was the first device to ship with Google’s Android TV software, and it sold for $100 at launch. Now […]
Google introduces Android M Developer Preview
Google is introducing the next version of Android, code-named Android M. The company will be making an Android M developer preview available today for the Google Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player. A public launch of the operating system will be available later this year. Update: The Android M Developer Preview and SDK […]
Sling TV brings live, streaming TV to Android TV
Sling TV is an internet video service that lets you stream live and on-demand TV from channels including TNT, TBS, AMC, ESPN, Disney, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, with prices starting at $20 per month. The service launched for select devices earlier this year and subscribers can watch videos using mobile apps for PC or Mac, iOS […]
Google releases Android 5.1.1
Google is starting to roll out a minor update to its Android operating system, and it looks like the first device to receive Android 5.1.1 is the Nexus Player. A factory image of Android 5.1.1 (LMY47V) for the Android TV box is now available for download from Google. Source code for Android 5.1.1 is also […]
Google Nexus Player gets an Android 5.1 update
Google is rolling out an Android 5.1 software update for the Nexus Player TV box. If you have a Nexus Player and haven’t received the update automatically, it should roll out to your device soon. Or you can check out the latest factory images which Google has posted online. So what’s new in Android 5.1 […]