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The Best Android TV Boxes and Sticks: Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield TV, and more!

The Best Android TV Boxes and Sticks: Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield TV, and more!

June 3, 2021
Although smart TVs have managed to make their way into many households, there are still a lot of consumers stuck with the non-smart or 'dumb' TVs. Fortunately, there is a quick and easy way to make these 'dumb' TVs smart. All you have to do is attach an Android TV Box or Android TV Stick...
Xiaomi Mi Box 3 finally receives its stable Android Pie update

Xiaomi Mi Box 3 finally receives its stable Android Pie update

September 30, 2020
Xiaomi rolled out the long-overdue Android 9 Pie beta update for the Mi Box 3 earlier this year in August. The update, which measured in at just 620MB, brought Android Pie to the Android TV box and introduced support for the Mi Remote app. Now, Xiaomi is finally releasing a stable version of the update...
Xiaomi finally prepares to roll out Android 9 Pie to the Mi Box 3

Xiaomi finally prepares to roll out Android 9 Pie to the Mi Box 3

August 13, 2020
Launched back in 2016, the Xiaomi Mi Box 3 was a forerunner of today's Mi Box 4K or the Mi TV Stick. Matter of fact, the “Mi Box” sold in the U.S. is nothing but a rebranded Mi Box 3. The Chinese OEM shipped the device with Android Marshmallow, skipped the promised Nougat update, and...
Xiaomi finally rolls out stable Android Pie for the Mi Box S with tons of bug fixes

Xiaomi finally rolls out stable Android Pie for the Mi Box S with tons of bug fixes

April 14, 2020
Xiaomi's Mi Box S is a nifty gadget that can instantly upgrade your dumb TV into a smart TV. This bargain Android TV box from the Chinese electronics brand is capable of playing 4K HDR content at up to 60fps while also doubling as a Chromecast receiver. The device is now a more appealing prospect...
Xiaomi Mi Box update fixes refresh rate switching, remote wake up, Bluetooth, WiFi, and more

Xiaomi Mi Box update fixes refresh rate switching, remote wake up, Bluetooth, WiFi, and more

March 25, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Box is one of the noted Android TV boxes using which you can connect to your old or non-smart TV into a smart Android-powered entertainment hub. Launched in 2016, the Mi Box became a hit in many regions due to its $69 price and the promise of HDR content at 4K resolution. While...
HBO Go’s Android TV app is now available in Europe

HBO Go’s Android TV app is now available in Europe

December 13, 2018
Android TV doesn't get a ton of love these days. The NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV seems to be always getting updates, but it's not often we hear about new TV apps. You can't talk about TV without mentioning HBO, one of the most popular premium cable channels. Tons of people subscribe to HBO and they...
New Xiaomi Mi Box S is here with Android Oreo-based Android TV, Google Assistant, and 4K HDR support

New Xiaomi Mi Box S is here with Android Oreo-based Android TV, Google Assistant, and 4K HDR support

October 9, 2018
While Google was busy announcing a bunch of products we already knew about, Xiaomi had an announcement of their own to make. Along with the Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL, Google Home Hub, and Pixel Slate, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Box S Android TV. This is the set-top box we heard about last month. As previously reported,...
Xiaomi Mi Box 4 could launch as the Mi Box S

Xiaomi Mi Box 4 could launch as the Mi Box S

September 14, 2018
The Xiaomi Mi Box has been a popular choice for people looking for an affordable Android TV box. The device is capable of 4K video playback, has Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Surround Sound, all for around $70. If you're in the U.S., you may not have realized the Mi Box is actually the Xiaomi Mi...
Xiaomi Launches the Mi Box in USA for $69

Xiaomi Launches the Mi Box in USA for $69

October 3, 2016
There's no denying that Xiaomi has become a strong player in the smartphone market in Asia, thanks to its affordable lineup, its spec-heavy mid-ends and great-value flagships. Markets outside of Asia, though, have not yet tasted the offerings from Xiaomi. That changes today, in some part at least, as Xiaomi is launching the Mi Box...