What Gemini for Google TV is hiding in its new sports scorecards update

Gemini for Google TV gets three new AI features

Google said on Tuesday that Gemini for Google TV is getting three new AI features aimed at helping users find information on their television without reaching for a smartphone. The update includes live sports scorecards, richer visual help, and deep dives, with some features rolling out first in the US and Canada and broader support planned later this year.

Richer visual help is being rolled out to Gemini-enabled devices in Canada and the US, while deep dives and sports briefs are limited to the US for now. Google also said Gemini assistant in Google TV will expand to more countries this year, starting with Australia, New Zealand, and the UK in the coming months.

Live sports scorecards arrive on Gemini for Google TV

The most visible change is the new live sports scorecards feature. Google said it lets users quickly check scores of their favourite teams without stopping what they are already watching. The feature is part of a wider push to make Gemini on Google TV more useful for quick information checks on the TV screen.

Richer visual help is designed to surface information related to a user’s question directly on the television. Google said the results can include live scorecards, video tutorials for recipes, and suggestions for dinner planning. The information appears as a mix of visuals, videos, and text. The feature is available on Gemini-enabled devices in Canada and the US, according to the company’s announcement.

The company also detailed deep dives, a new feature that brings narrated visual breakdowns on educational topics. Google said the content covers health and wellness, economics, technology, and more. The AI chatbot creates a custom, interactive slideshow with guided follow-up questions so users can explore a topic on their smart TV.

Google said deep dives can be opened by activating Gemini and selecting “Dive deeper,” or by going to the Gemini tab at the top of the Home screen and choosing “Learn.” The company described the feature as a way to turn passive viewing into more interactive screen time.

Sports briefs expand beyond headlines

Google said the sports briefs collection inside Gemini for Google TV is also expanding. The feature was introduced in 2025 to show the latest headlines, and it now includes sports coverage for users who could not watch a game. The briefs provide narrated overviews of favourite leagues, along with player news and quick game summaries.

At present, the sports briefs feature supports NBA, NCAA basketball, NHL, MLB, MLS, and NWSL. Google said deep dives and sports briefs are only available in the US right now, while richer visual help is rolling out in the US and Canada.

The company said broader device support is coming later this year. It also said Gemini in Google TV will reach more countries later in 2025, beginning with Australia, New Zealand, and the UK over the next few months.

Google’s announcement comes as Gemini continues to be added across more parts of its product lineup. In this case, the focus is on TV use, with new tools that let viewers search, learn, and check sports updates from the screen they are already using.

For now, the rollout is split by region and feature. Richer visual help has the widest availability in the latest announcement, while deep dives and sports briefs remain limited to the US. The company has not given a full timeline for every market, but it said expansion is planned later this year.

Gemini for Google TV now sits at the centre of several viewing tools, from quick sports checks to educational breakdowns and visual search results. The features are being added in stages, and Google has tied the rollout to both device support and country availability.

Google’s blog post also framed the update as part of its effort to make Gemini more useful on the television itself, with live scorecards, interactive slideshows, and sports summaries all handled through the TV interface.

The company did not say more about pricing or whether the features require any additional setup beyond Gemini-enabled devices and the supported regions already listed in the announcement.

With the new update, Gemini for Google TV is moving further into real-time sports, visual assistance, and educational content, while the wider international rollout remains scheduled for later in the year.