Next-gen Google TV Streamer in the works with microphones, presence sensing, & new remote
9to5Google can report that development on a next-generation Google TV Streamer is underway. more…
Google is reportedly developing a next-generation Google TV Streamer with enhanced features. The new device maintains the same general design as its predecessor, but is slightly more compact. Its most notable upgrades include built-in microphones to detect "Hey Google" commands and presence sensing technology, which turns on the Google Photos screensaver when someone enters the room.
The display also shows ambient information like time and weather when in proximity. Powered by a faster processor and with more storage than the current 32GB model, the new Google TV Streamer is set to offer improved performance. The included remote control will also see updates, with additional shortcuts for YouTube and Netflix, alongside the existing buttons.
The Find My Remote button, which was previously present on the back of the streaming device, remains intact. The launch date for this refreshed Google TV Streamer has not been disclosed, following a four-year span since the Chromecast with Google TV 4K and Google TV Streamer launch. This refresh coincides with Google's decision to raise the price of the existing unit by $50 in August. For more updates, viewers can check out 9to5Google on YouTube.
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