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Google TV is getting a dedicated row for YouTube Shorts

Google is embedding generative AI deeper into its TV experience, adding YouTube Shorts recommendations and native image/video generation (Nano Banana, Veo) to compete in the AI-first living room.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline

Google TV is adding a dedicated YouTube Shorts row to its homepage for easier short-form video access, rolling out this summer in the US. The update also integrates Google's Nano Banana generative AI image model and Veo video generator via Gemini, plus new Google Photos Search and Remix features powered by AI.

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