The NVIDIA Shield TV continues to be one of the most powerful Android TV devices close to seven years after the first model was released. It’s also one of the longest-supported Android devices to date. While NVIDIA has released a few hardware refreshes over the years, the company continues to push software updates for all models, […]
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Closer look at NVIDIA Shield TV with Google Assistant and SmartThings Link
The NVIDIA Shield TV may be a few years old at this point, but it’s still one of the most powerful Android TV boxes on the market… and it keeps getting more versatile. Today NVIDIA rolled out software version 6.0, which brings support for Google Assistant and the option to plug in a SmartThings Link […]
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NVIDIA Shield TV software update brings 2017 features to 2015 model
NVIDIA started selling a new version of its Shield TV box earlier this month. But while the new model is 40 percent smaller than the version that launched in 2015 it has the same basic hardware. The key differences are a game controller with a microphone that’s always listening for voice commands and newer software. Actually, […]
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NVIDIA’s next-gen Shield Android TV box leaked ahead of CES debut
NVIDIA may be getting ready to launch a new version of its Android TV-based Shield console for gaming and media streaming. The original Shield hit the streets close to two years ago, and we’ve been seeing hints suggesting a new model is on the way for months. Now Android Police has published a set of […]
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NVIDIA Shield TV update brings Plex media server, Netflix HDR
NVIDIA has released a software update for the Shield TV box, bringing support for streaming HDR (high dynamic range) videos from Netflix, support for 4K video streaming from Vudu and support for 4K, 60fps streaming from YouTube. The update was first announced in May, but now that the Shield Experience Upgrade 3.2 is available, it […]
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NVIDIA GeForce NOW: Stream games over the internet for $8 per month (Shield only)
NVIDIA is officially launching its game streaming service that lets you play PC games on an NVIDIA Shield Android device without downloading them first. GeForce NOW is a subscription-based service available in North America, the European Union and Japan for $7.99 per month, although the first three months are free. GeForce NOW launches October 1st with […]
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NVIDIA Shield Pro game console with 500GB may be real after all
The NVIDIA Shield game console is set to hit the streets this month. It’s an Android TV box that you can use to watch online videos from YouTube, Netflix, or other sites, play Android games, or stream PC games using NVIDIA’s GameStream and GRID services. NVIDIA is offering a $199 model with a Tegra X1 […]
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NVIDIA’s next Shield portable to feature Tegra X1 (probably)
Recently we spotted evidence that NVIDIA is getting ready to launch a new version of its Shield Portable handheld game console with new features including 802.11ac WiFi and Android 5.0 software. It seemed like a safe bet at the time that the new model would also get a faster processor than the Tegra 4 chip […]
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NVIDIA Shield gaming tablet with 4G LTE hits the FCC, coming soon for $399
The NVIDIA Shield Tablet is an 8 inch Android tablet with an NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor and an emphasis on gaming. NVIDIA launched a WiFi-only model with 16GB of storage in July for $299. Now a model with 32GB of storage and 4G LTE support is on the way. It’ll cost $399 when it goes […]
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NVIDIA launches $299 Shield tablet for gaming on the go
The NVIDIA Shield Tablet is an 8 inch Android tablet with a full HD display, an NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor with Kepler graphics, and a starting price of $299. While that makes it a bit more expensive than an entry-level Kindle Fire HDX or Google Nexus tablet, the Shield Tablet is designed for video games, and […]