What you need to know
- Google announced a series of Google TV updates, starting with new photo search capabilities with Gemini.
- Any photo you store can be turned into a “dynamic slideshow” screensaver on your Google TV, with the new AI Remix button.
- YouTube Shorts is preparing to debut a dedicated “Short Videos for You” line this summer, while Google has highlighted Nano Bananas and VO in the Gemini tab, which is rolling out now.
A big TV in the living room can feel like a centerpiece, and Google’s update released today (April 29) helps you make a personal impact.
This morning, Google revealed An update that’s being rolled out to its TV experience adds quite a few features for your photos. Gemini is taking this forward, as the post says users can ask the AI ​​to find photos from a specific time. If you’re looking for shots from a recent birthday party or trip to another state, you can ask Gemini to find them for you. Google says these images will appear in “browsable results pages.”
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Google says Photo Search and Remix are becoming available on Gemini-enabled devices first. The dynamic slideshow will appear on Google TV devices globally.
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Google is not done with the images yet. One of the strangest changes in this Google TV update is introducing a “Create” option with a strong connection to the Nano. Users can use their stored photos as fuel for an AI generator, which transforms a simple backyard photo into a space adventure in seconds. Google TV users can find this feature in Gemini Tab > Create.
If Nano Banana is here, it only makes sense that VO also shows up. From the “Create” tab in the Gemini tab, you can take one of your images and turn it into a short AI-generated clip. Users can provide a query to the AI ​​or choose from one of Google’s available templates. Nano Banana and Vo features coming first to Gemini-enabled TCL Google TV in the US
time for shorts
On the entertainment front, Google TV is rolling out support for a video format we’re all accustomed to: shorts. Although we’ll have to wait for the summer to see it, the post teases that YouTube Shorts will be coming to Google TV devices. Users should expect to see a “Short Videos for You” section displayed on the homepage. This line is personalized, similar to what you’re probably already seeing on YouTube.
This Google TV update comes after the update released by the company in late March. there was a lot inside This update for sports fans, like “Sports Briefs.” These are intended to provide a “narrated overview” of the sports leagues that matter most to you. From the NFL to the NBA and NHL, users can view the day’s scores and important headlines.
“Deep Dives” with Gemini also came out last month for user questions that require a little more research. The AI ​​is said to focus more on visual breakdowns and interactive walkthroughs.
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At this point, it’s not like we’re getting anything new—per-say. It’s “new” to Google TV, but these are things I can already do on my phone. I can see it being used when family is together and you want to show everyone recent travel photos for a better viewing experience. Plus, I can see using it for younger kids – the weird AI-generated part – to turn their photo into a princess, a game player, or anything else in a more casual setting.
