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Roku warns it could lose YouTube TV over spat with Google

Roku warns it could lose YouTube TV over spat with Google

April 26, 2021
Roku devices are among the most popular streaming devices in the United States, just ever so slightly behind Amazon's Fire TV devices. So it's pretty much a given that Roku offers support for many of the most popular services, including YouTube TV, a streaming service from Google that provides live TV and on-demand video over...
YouTube TV launches bundle that includes HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz

YouTube TV launches bundle that includes HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz

February 18, 2021
We’re all watching more content than ever thanks to the never-ending pandemic. If we’re not binging Ted Lasso on Apple TV Plus, we’re uncovering the mysteries of WandaVision on Disney Plus. Want even more content? YouTube TV has you covered with a new “Entertainment Plus” bundle. YouTube TV's Entertainment Plus bundle brings together HBO Max, Showtime,...
Google offering YouTube TV subscribers new Chromecast with Google TV for free

Google offering YouTube TV subscribers new Chromecast with Google TV for free

December 10, 2020
It sounds like Google is in a giving mood as we head toward the holidays. The search giant is apparently giving select YouTube TV subscribers a free Chromecast with Google TV. The offer is being extended to longtime YouTube TV subscribers, according to Android Police. Unfortunately, that means you can't sign up today and take advantage...
The à la carte TV dream died before it ever got off the ground

The à la carte TV dream died before it ever got off the ground

July 1, 2020
Cordcutters are people who don't subscribe (literally) to the traditional forms of TV. One of the biggest reasons for "cutting the cord" (ie. canceling your cable subscription) is the bloated channel lineups and inflated costs. Many people look at a long list of channels and see a lot of stuff they'll never watch (but have...
YouTube TV is raising the monthly subscription to $65

YouTube TV is raising the monthly subscription to $65

June 30, 2020
Google launched YouTube TV in a select few U.S. cities for $35 per month back in 2017. Every year since then, the company has added more channels while also increasing the monthly subscription price. The first price increase bumped the cost to $40 per month, and the second price increase raised prices to $50 per...
Some Android apps are being replaced by PWAs when installing through Google Play on Chrome OS

Some Android apps are being replaced by PWAs when installing through Google Play on Chrome OS

April 14, 2020
All the way back in 2017, Google announced that it would phase out support for Chrome apps on Windows, Mac, and Linux in favor of Progressive Web Apps. At the time, however, most PWAs were pretty much basic websites that weren't as well-built as a native application. Over the last couple of years, web developers...
YouTube TV launches on Amazon Fire TV devices

YouTube TV launches on Amazon Fire TV devices

September 30, 2019
Google and Amazon have become fierce competitors in the past few years, competing for dominance on a lot of things such as artificial intelligence, voice assistants, and the smart TV ecosystem. They've even tried to take on Google's dominance in the smartphone marketplace. In the case of smart TVs, though, Google's Android TV is challenged...
Youtube TV update adds progressive fast-forward and a refreshed UI

Youtube TV update adds progressive fast-forward and a refreshed UI

July 1, 2019
YouTube TV is Google's cable-free live TV service which costs $50 a month. It's available on many different platforms including Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, and a lot of consoles. The latest update, which has been rolling out for the past week to users, adds features like progressive fast-forward, better suggestions, and larger thumbnails. A...
YouTube TV is now $50/month with 8 new channels, YouTube rumored to get interactive shows like Netflix’s Bandersnatch

YouTube TV is now $50/month with 8 new channels, YouTube rumored to get interactive shows like Netflix’s Bandersnatch

April 10, 2019
Time sure flies. It has already been 2 years since Google first launched YouTube TV. Since then, we've seen the company put a lot of work into making the service better for its users. This included expanding YouTube TV nationwide, adding over 10 new channels, improving its DVR feature, and more. With competition including Netflix,...
“Disable YouTube for guests” on Google Home rolling out for some iOS users

“Disable YouTube for guests” on Google Home rolling out for some iOS users

July 27, 2018
To the surprise of no one, Google Home devices have tight integration with Google services. That includes everything from Google Calendar to Google Play Music. The YouTube family of services, of course, is also included in the bunch. You can use Google Home to send videos to a Chromecast device, tune in to a specific channel...
YouTube TV Comes to More Markets and Adds More Channels, Price to Increase to $40 Per Month

YouTube TV Comes to More Markets and Adds More Channels, Price to Increase to $40 Per Month

February 14, 2018
YouTube TV had a rocky start when it launched back in April of last year. The cord-cutting TV service wasn't initially available in many markets and wasn't available on that many devices, either. Over time, though, Google worked to improve YouTube TV in a number of ways, and it's finally starting to become a viable...
YouTube TV is Finally Coming to Roku Devices Like the Roku 4, Roku Ultra, and Roku Express

YouTube TV is Finally Coming to Roku Devices Like the Roku 4, Roku Ultra, and Roku Express

February 1, 2018
Since the debut of YouTube TV back in April 2017, Google's live TV service has been met with mixed reviews. It's not available in every market, and it's a bit on the pricey side ($35). It's also not supported on a large number of devices, but this week, YouTube TV came to Roku set-top boxes and dongles. Google...