We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most TVs are standalone devices, in the sense that you do not need to plug any external accessories or peripherals into them to use them.

Stanley is a Smart TV author at Android Police with over 10 years experience in testing and writing about different tech gadgets. He has been reviewing TVs since the days of CRT, rear-projection and ...

USB ports have been a staple of televisions (particularly smart TV models) for quite some time, but what business does this port — that's usually on a desktop PC or laptop — have hanging out on the ...

That, however, leaves a bunch of small, square-ish ports on the back panel doing nothing, which is a shame considering the fact that a TV's USB port can read files. Technically, with the help of ...

Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install updates over Wi-Fi -- as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The USB-C port on Android-powered phones like the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 8 is more than a charging hookup for these mobile ...

The Chromecast with Google TV is hampered by its lack of ports, but there's a simple and affordable solution: a USB-C dock.

The Google TV Streamer is one of our top TV box picks, but I really hope Google's next device takes cues from Acer's new streaming gadget.