{
  "id": 4809786,
  "title": "Google TV Streamer just got a 50% price hike, but here’s how you can get it at the older price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/google-tv-streamer-just-got-a-50-price-hike-but-heres-how-you-can-get",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T07:16:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-price-hike-3705221/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has recently increased the price of its Google TV Streamer 4K by 50%, citing rising costs of components as the reason behind the hike. The Streamer, launched in 2024, is a powerful device that transforms any screen or older dumb TV into a smart one. Its 4GB RAM allows for smooth scrolling of the ad-laden Google TV homepage and ensures quick Google TV updates. However, the increased RAM is contributing to Google's manufacturing expenses due to AI-related RAM and storage shortages, leading to the price rise. The device, initially sold at a 25% discount in July, is now priced at $149.99, up from $99.99. While the price change has been updated on the Google Store and Best Buy, Amazon and Walmart are still selling remaining units at the previous price of $99.99.",
  "summary": "The older price still exists at a few places — but only until current stocks last.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Google TV Streamer gets $50 price increase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/google-tv-streamer-gets-50-price-increase",
        "published": "2026-08-31T21:08:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "The Google TV Streamer now costs $50 more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/the-google-tv-streamer-now-costs-50-more",
        "published": "2026-08-31T22:32:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "The Google TV Streamer just got a 50% price hike, but you can pay less if you act now",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/the-google-tv-streamer-just-got-a-50-price-hike-but-you-can-pay-less",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:21:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Google TV Streamer gets a $50 price hike after Apple and Amazon raise their streaming device prices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/google-tv-streamer-gets-a-50-price-hike-after-apple-and-amazon-raise",
        "published": "2026-09-01T02:05:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Google TV Streamer just became a much worse deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/google-tv-streamer-just-became-a-much-worse-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-01T06:25:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}