Google, the Streamer

Google TV's latest update adds a secret feature that could hint towards new hardware
Google has updated its TV operating system with a nifty new feature that could hint towards a new addition to its streaming portfolio. Google TV, which powers a range of TVs and streaming devices including the Sony Bravia 8,
Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon
Supported Google TV remotes may also have a dedicated button for toggling the backlit controls, as per the report.
Google TV Streamer gets its first big update of the year, but it's not all good news
Google's TV Streamer supports a number of audio codecs, and detected others, but two have been removed with a software update.
Google TV Streamer's latest update hints at a future with backlit remotes
Hidden code in the latest Google TV Streamer update suggests built-in support for backlit remotes might be on the way. Code reveals options for "Never," "Standard" (lights up for 5 seconds), and "Scheduled" (only from 6 PM to 6 AM).
Google TV Streamer gets its first update of 2025
Google has released the first update of 2025 for its TV Streamer, fixing some bugs and improving the performance.
Google TV Streamer update just dashed the hopes of audiophiles
A new update has rolled out for the Google TV Streamer. The update has removed two of the listed detected audio formats.
Google TV update preps support for scheduling the backlight on some remotes
Revealed in the latest Google TV Streamer update, Google is adding better support for backlit remotes to its TV
Google TV update hints at improved backlit remote support: Here’s what it likely means
A recent Google TV Streamer update has revealed Google is improving native support for backlit remotes on its TV platform and suggests we may see more backlit remote options for Google TV devices in the future.
Google is working on a brighter future for Google TV remotes
New code suggests that Google could be working to make backlit remotes a standard feature on Google TV devices.
Google TV's free channel shuffle continues, but it’s not all bad news
Even after its big expansion, Google TV Freeplay has been shedding some free channels. According to 9to5, The Hill TV, Dog ...
YouTube TV, Paramount reach deal ensuring CBS, MTV, other channels remain on platform
YouTube TV and Paramount have agreed on a multi-year deal to keep CBS, MTV and the other 100 plus channels owned by the ...
Google TV axes more free TV channels from Freeplay
Google TV's Freeplay service has removed three free television channels, including a couple of holiday-themed channels. At ...