A growing number of off-brand Android TV boxes promise unlimited ad-free streaming for a one-time fee, but there's a catch. Security experts have found that these devices are being used for botnets ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Compared to browsing through a physical storefront, looking for electronics online on sites like Amazon can tune you into some cheaper, off-brand alternatives to the major manufacturers. This is ...

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.

Google has issued a warning to users of Android TV OS devices to be aware that some TV boxes are not what they appear, certainly when it comes to the security implications for their users. Is that ...

Chinese tech giants AllWinner and RockChip may not be household names, but their impact is felt through the widespread popularity of Android TV boxes available on Amazon. These affordable and highly ...

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 ...