Android TV OS devices rarely have complicated remotes. It’s not uncommon for a sketchy “Android TV” box to include support for the Play Store, but this is often hacked into place after the fact.

Forget illegal downloading; many Canadians are getting hooked on unauthorized streaming, according to a new study. This emerging type of piracy often involves a simple Android box loaded with ...

Once loaded with special software, the Android boxes allow users to easily stream pirated TV and movies on their televisions — all for a one-time fee, typically around $100.

A number of popular Android TV boxes on Amazon have been found containing pre-loaded malware, compromising user security and perpetrating ad fraud.