Google TV Freeplay is getting a huge free upgrade, and owners of TCL, Hisense, and Sony TVs will be over the moon — you're about to get a huge range of new free streaming options

https://www.techradar.com/author/rowan-davies· Aug 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC ·10 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 7 views

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This includes Oscar winners like Lady Bird (2019), to ‘00s favorites like Seventeen Again (2009).In addition to its new FAST content, Google is also expanding its TV titles, which now include over 300 live channels spanning news, sports, true crime, reality TV, and more. Some of its new live TV channels include World of Love Island, Bloomberg TV+, Yahoo! Sports Network, and The Martha Stewart Channel.

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▪This includes Oscar winners like Lady Bird (2019), to ‘00s favorites like Seventeen Again (2009).In addition to its new FAST content, Google is also expanding its TV titles, which now include over 300 live channels spanning news, sports, tr
▪Some of its new live TV channels include World of Love Island, Bloomberg TV+, Yahoo!
▪Sports Network, and The Martha Stewart Channel.

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Televisions Streaming Devices Google TV Freeplay is getting a huge free upgrade, and owners of TCL, Hisense, and Sony TVs will be over the moon — you're about to get a huge range of new free streaming options News By Rowan Davies Published 12 August 2026 Expect big titles from A24 and Lionsgate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google is adding over 10,000 on-demand movies and shows for free It's also expanding its library of free live TV channels The expansion could thrust Google TV Freeplay into…

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