News Summary

• Google raised the price of its 4K streaming box to $149, up $50 from its original $99 price.
• The price hike comes just a couple of weeks after Google launched its new lineup of Pixel 11 phones with a $100 price hike over their Pixel 10 counterparts.
• The Google TV Streamer originally launched in 2024 and doubles as a smart home hub.
• It isn’t the only streaming device getting more expensive — component shortages have been driving up prices on everything from laptops to game consoles.