Arc Launcher replaces Google TV’s ad-heavy, sluggish interface with a clean, minimal, and ad-free experience, putting apps first, including sideloaded ones, while adding useful features like ...

Google TV is a solid platform, but it's default launcher is slow and bloated. A simple launcher swap can be a huge upgrade.

TCL has launched quite a few TVs in 2025, but the ultimate flagship of their lineup is the QM9K. But that’s not the major thing that makes this TV stand out. Instead, TCL and Google decided to launch ...

Ever since Android TV underwent its transformation to Google TV a few years ago, I have had mixed feelings about the subsequent redesign of the home screen interface. While I appreciate the more ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

I get stressed out every time I turn on my television. A giant tech company is to blame. Google TV, the television operating system based on Android, is great in some ways: It runs well on my TV, ...

Google has launched Gemini TV controls exclusively on select TCL Google TV models, letting users adjust picture and sound settings using simple voice commands.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your I ...

It’s always exciting when a product receives a new software update, but I can’t help but shudder nowadays when Google TV rolls one out. With its latest revision, Google seems intent on making you love ...