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Google is developing a TV Streamer with microphones and presence sensing
Google is developing a new version of its Google TV Streamer, a device for watching streaming services on a television.
It is expected to keep a similar design, with a slightly narrower body.
Built-in microphones could let people use “Hey Google” commands without picking up the remote.
Presence sensing could detect when someone enters a room and show a Google Photos screensaver, then display information such as the time and weather when they move closer.
The new device is also expected to have a faster processor, more storage than the current model’s 32GB and two additional remote shortcuts.
These changes could make the device easier to use and give it more capacity for apps, though the exact hardware details are not known.
Google has not said when the new model will launch or what it will cost; the current model’s price rose by $50 in August.
Google is reportedly developing a next-generation Google TV Streamer with built-in microphones and presence sensing.
The microphones are expected to listen for “Hey Google” commands without requiring users to pick up the remote.
Presence sensing could activate a Google Photos screensaver when someone enters a room and show ambient information when they approach the television.
The new device is expected to have a faster processor, more storage than the current model’s 32GB, and a slightly narrower design.
Google has not announced a release date or pricing for the device.
- Who
- Google is reportedly developing the next-generation Google TV Streamer.
- What
- The device is expected to add microphones, presence sensing, a faster processor, more storage and remote shortcuts.
- When
- Development is underway. A release date has not been announced.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The reported upgrades could make TV control more convenient and improve performance. Google has not stated its reasons.
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We don’t have any information on when this next Google TV Streamer is launching.
TCL launched a Google TV device with presence sensing, according to 9to5Google.
Google raised the price of the current TV Streamer by $50, according to Digital Trends.
9to5Google reported that development of a next-generation Google TV Streamer was underway.
Digital Trends reported on the expected upgrades and said there was no confirmed launch date or pricing.
- Microphones
- Expected to listen for “Hey Google” commands
- Presence sensing
- Could activate a Google Photos screensaver when someone enters a room
- Current model storage
- 32GB
- Design
- Slightly narrower than the current model, while retaining its general design
- Price change
- Google raised the current TV Streamer’s price by $50 in August
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