MIPS Technologies continues its push to use Google’s Android mobile OS in a range of products with plans to show off the first Android-based set-top boxes and netbooks at the International Consumer ...

“Android TV” has essentially two meanings on the market today. There’s the official Android TV OS by Google, which powers TV sets, streaming dongles, and set-top boxes, and then there’s Android, but ...

When you buy a TV streaming box, there are certain things you wouldn’t expect it to do. It shouldn’t secretly be laced with malware or start communicating with servers in China when it’s powered up.

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Android TV streaming boxes that promise "everything for one price" are everywhere right now. You'll see them on big retail sites, in influencer videos, and even recommended by friends who swear ...

Android is a powerful operating system with tons of potential. As a result, many set-top box makers often settle on it. It's ...

In this video, we’ll be comparing 7 Android TV Boxes that are designed for different kinds of users. Not only will we take build quality into consideration, but also unique selling features, so that ...

Marketplaces and e-waste recycling centers are practically overflowing with the things: ARM-based streaming TV boxes that run some — usually very outdated and compromised — version of Android. While ...

On the surface, the Superbox media streaming devices for sale at retailers like BestBuy and Walmart may seem like a steal: They offer unlimited access to more than 2,200 pay-per-view and streaming ...

After reports of malware on Android TV devices emerged, Google has released guidance for consumers to help them make an informed decision. Potential buyers should check if the manufacturer is listed ...

Although Android technically runs on top of Linux, generally most Android devices abstract away the underlying Linux-ness of these machines. In theory this is a good thing; we wouldn’t necessarily ...

A Canadian systems security consultant discovered that an Android TV box purchased from Amazon was pre-loaded with persistent, sophisticated malware baked into its firmware. The malware was discovered ...