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Walmart has quietly removed its Onn 4K and 4K Plus Google TV streaming boxes from online listings, leaving only the 4K Pro and Full HD Stick; the retailer is testing a new 4K stick in select stores and developing a higher-end Onn Google TV device, signaling a strategic shift in its budget streaming lineup.
New leaks point to Walmart's first 4K Onn streaming stick, codenamed Parker (DV6137) and built by SDMC, using a Realtek RTD1325 quad‑core SoC at 1.7 GHz with 2GB RAM, 8GB storage, and USB-C power; benchmarks place it a touch above the Onn 4K Box and about 30% below the Onn 4K Plus, roughly matching Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, with rumors of two SKUs (a 1GB RAM 1080p model and a 2GB RAM 4K model); FCC leaks and leaked images hint at the new design, but official details remain pending with a late-April to early-May release window.
Google TV is adding three Gemini-powered features: richer visual help that shows live scores and where to watch games, interactive deep dives that offer custom walkthroughs on topics, and Gemini-powered sports briefs with narrated overviews of major leagues. The rollout starts in the US (with visual help expanding to Canada today); Dive Deep and sports briefs require Gemini-enabled devices and have US-only availability for now, with broader device and country support planned for spring and 2026 expansions to Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
TCL drops big discounts on the QM8K midrange TV lineup, with the 65-inch model reduced from $2,500 to $1,000 (about 60% off) and larger sizes discounted as well (75" to $1,500, 98" to $3,000). The bezel-less design sits on a pedestal, and the TV runs Google TV with Chromecast and AirPlay 2, offering up to 5,000-nit brightness, 144 Hz gaming mode, and HDR formats including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ.
The Sony Bravia 8 II OLED delivers cinema-grade picture quality with Sony’s top-tier processing, revealing deep blacks and refined upscaling; it isn’t the brightest OLED but shines in practice and can reach near-perfect accuracy after calibration.
CES 2026 showcased innovative smart home gadgets including battery-free smart locks using AuraCharge technology, Google TV's new generative AI features for enhanced control and creativity, and the Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum with advanced AI for smarter cleaning and item detection, all set to launch in 2026.
Google TV's Gemini is receiving a major update that enhances its AI capabilities with visual and interactive features like Nano Banana and Veo for creating AI-generated videos and images, along with improved voice control for adjusting settings through simple commands. The update aims to make the AI more helpful and engaging, initially rolling out to select TCL models before expanding to other devices.
Google TV Freeplay now offers over 250 free, ad-supported channels, including many local news options across the US, enhancing its free streaming content since its launch in 2023.
Gemini for TV is expanding to Google TV Streamer devices, offering a more conversational voice assistant experience that replaces Google Assistant, with availability rolling out over the next few weeks to enhance smart home and entertainment functionalities.
Google is rolling out Gemini, its new conversational voice assistant, to the Google TV Streamer, replacing Google Assistant with features for entertainment, education, and smart home control, accessible via a microphone button and managed through device settings and the Google Home app.
Google announced that Gemini for Google TV, designed for large screens and offering conversational features, will be available on more devices including the Google TV Streamer, Walmart onn. 4K Pro, and upcoming models from Hisense and TCL this winter, enhancing entertainment and information discovery through natural language interactions.
Google TV will be integrated into hotel rooms starting in 2026 through a partnership with DIRECTV, featuring a customized, simplified interface for guests to access streaming services and live TV, with a focus on privacy and personalization. The platform will look different from the standard Google TV experience, tailored specifically for hospitality use.
Google TV's major Gemini AI upgrade is beginning to roll out earlier than expected, initially available on TCL QM9K and now appearing on Sony Bravia TVs, bringing new personalization options, voice choices, and enhanced conversational capabilities for answering questions and generating content.
Gemini, Google's new AI assistant replacing Google Assistant, has appeared early on a Google TV device, offering new features and customizable voice options, with a wider rollout expected later this year.
Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant to Google TV, enabling natural language conversations on over 300 million devices, with uses ranging from entertainment suggestions to educational help, while maintaining existing Google Assistant functionalities.