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NVIDIA Vows Ongoing SHIELD TV Updates Into Its Second Decade
technology26 days ago

NVIDIA Vows Ongoing SHIELD TV Updates Into Its Second Decade

NVIDIA has pledged continued updates for the SHIELD TV as it enters its second decade of support, with the 2019 model still in production and a promise to keep evolving the platform. In an Ars Technica interview, Andrew Bell recalled that NVIDIA built SHIELD TV for itself and even considered a gaming console, but chose to focus on a high-quality Android TV streamer. Despite market shifts, SHIELD TV has maintained steady sales and remains a standout option for long-term software updates.

Shield TV's 10-Year Update Marathon: Nvidia's Unwavering Support
technology26 days ago

Shield TV's 10-Year Update Marathon: Nvidia's Unwavering Support

Since 2015, Nvidia has kept Shield TV alive with ongoing updates and DRM/security patches, turning a gaming-focused box into a premium Android TV device. After a 2023–24 lull, the 2025 9.2 update delivered a major DRM security fix for 2015–2017 units, exemplifying Jensen Huang’s pledge to support devices “for as long as we shall live.” Nvidia continues to iterate the Tegra X1 platform, keeps older Shields running, and is eyeing future Shield TV upgrades (new codecs, HDR formats) and a smaller Netflix button, with sales remaining steady and no imminent hardware replacement.

Beware of Cheap Android TV Boxes
technology2 years ago

Beware of Cheap Android TV Boxes

Cheap Android TV boxes from unknown manufacturers, available on sites like Amazon and AliExpress, are often infected with malware that can monitor traffic, install applications, feed ads, and download more infected firmware from overseas servers. YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips has confirmed this after purchasing some of these boxes. It is recommended to avoid buying these boxes and instead opt for a SHIELD TV.