Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Friday through Sunday that an unnamed source told 9to5Google Google is developing a second‑generation Google TV Streamer, but Google has not confirmed the reports.
- The leaked design keeps the pill‑shaped form but is slightly narrower and adds cutouts for on‑device far‑field microphones so users could say “Hey Google” without using the remote.
- Reporters say the new streamer would include presence sensing that detects when someone enters a room and can automatically wake the screen to show items like the time, weather, or Google Photos screensavers.
- Under the hood the device is said to gain a faster processor and more internal storage than the current model’s 32GB, and the remote is expected to add two shortcut buttons while keeping the Find My Remote feature.
- No launch date or price has been provided in the leaks and the reports note this refresh follows a $50 price increase for the existing streamer, which could affect whether owners upgrade.