I bought the Acer TV Box to replace my Shield TV, but it wasn't a clear-cut upgrade

I've used my NVIDIA Shield TV Tube for roughly five years now, but I really miss having extra ports. So I bought the Acer TV ...

Inside Nvidia’s 10-year effort to make the Shield TV the most updated Android device ever

Nvidia released the first Shield Android TV in 2015, and according to the company’s senior VP of hardware engineering, Andrew ...

5 Weird Gadgets You Can Plug Into Your Smart TV

Your TV is more than a screen. Its USB ports will accommodate webcams, controllers, and other gadgets that add surprising, dynamic functionality.

I installed Android on an Echo Show, and it gave my smart display a new life

Select Echo Show models can now be jailbroken, allowing you to ditch Fire OS for Android and install any app under the sun.
CNX Software

Fusion HAT+ Review – Adding AI voice and servo/motor control to Raspberry Pi for robotics, Smart Home, or education

SunFounder has sent me a review sample of the Fusion HAT+ Raspberry Pi expansion board designed for motor and servo control ...
Android

Google TV Streamer: Everything you need to know – January 2026

Update January 29, 2026: Google is pushing out an update that includes Gemini for the Google TV Streamer. Summary: Google introduced the Google TV Streamer on August 6, 2024, marking the end of its ...

Does it matter which HDMI port you use on your TV? Yes - here's why

Yes. Most TVs have three or four HDMI ports, with a typical layout that you can follow, but it's still a good idea to check your ports to ensure compatibility. For example, older Samsung models ...