Google Updates Gemini AI on Google TV with New Features

Google announced on Tuesday a series of updates to its Gemini AI features on Google TV, aimed at enhancing the platform's interactivity and providing users with more visual and educational content directly on their screens. The rollout begins immediately for devices in the United States and Canada, with expansions planned for additional countries later this year.

The updates introduce three key enhancements: richer visual responses to queries, interactive deep dives into various topics, and dedicated sports briefs. These features build on Gemini's existing capabilities, which debuted on Google TV in September 2025 for select televisions and have since expanded to more devices. Product managers Hanwook Kim and Ruturaj Patil described the changes in a company blog post, stating that they make Gemini "even more capable, so your screen does the heavy lifting for you."

Richer visual responses allow Gemini to tailor answers with multimedia elements based on the user's question. For instance, asking about a current basketball game, such as the score of a Warriors matchup, will display a live scorecard along with details on where to stream the game. Similarly, queries for recipes will...