Your Idle Google TV Could Soon Become a News Hub, According to Rumor

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Your Idle Google TV Could Soon Become a News Hub, According to Rumor
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Google TV has been experimenting with a new feature called News Briefs. This feature displays summaries of top news stories, and Google is now testing the idea of adding it to Ambient Mode. The change seems optional, as there’s likely a setting to turn it off if preferred.

This feature is still in its early stages, but based on new updates, it appears Google plans to include news headlines in Ambient Mode.

The news will be AI-generated, and some text strings from the recent Google TV Ambient Mode app update suggest that users can toggle the feature on and off. It seems users will even get a chance to listen to these news briefs if they choose to.

Though the option to disable it is likely, the effectiveness of this setting still remains unclear. Some users may enjoy the idea of seeing live news on their screens, but others may not appreciate the shift away from AI-generated wallpapers. It’s safe to say that this move could be a bit controversial.

This feature, as we’ve said, is still in development and while the feature is still experimental, it could soon be available to a wider audience. As with most early features, there is a chance it could be scrapped or changed before making it to the public.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.