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The best Roku feature for night owls you probably aren't using
For users who enjoy late-night streaming on devices like Roku, Fire Stick, or Google TV, a specific feature is highlighted that is likely underutilized. Enabling this feature can enhance the viewing experience for night owls.
The UK Gamer's Guide to IPTV: Upgrade Your Entertainment Setup in 2026 | Invision Game Community
This guide explains IPTV for UK gamers and tech enthusiasts, detailing how it offers a more affordable and flexible alternative to traditional TV packages and multiple streaming services. It covers what IPTV is, its benefits for gamers, how to set it up on various devices including consoles and smart TVs, and what to look for in a subscription service.
Gemini can now adjust your picture settings on Google TV
Google's Gemini AI can now adjust picture settings on some TCL models of Google TV. This feature allows users to fine-tune their display for an improved viewing experience.
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YouTube TV has rolled out a fully customizable Multiview feature, allowing users to watch multiple channels simultaneously. This update is now available for all channels on the platform. Google TV also received new features, though their necessity is questioned.
The Google TV platform will soon display YouTube Shorts videos directly on the home page
Google TV is integrating YouTube Shorts directly onto its home page, allowing users to discover short-form video content without opening the YouTube app. The platform will also incorporate new generative AI tools.
Three new Gemini features come to Google TV
Google is rolling out three new AI-powered features for Google TV, leveraging its Gemini technology. These include richer visual help for queries, interactive deep dives on various topics, and AI-generated sports briefs. While richer visual help is available in the US and Canada, deep dives and sports briefs are initially limited to Gemini-enabled devices in the US, with broader international rollout planned for 2026.