With an update to the Apple TV set-top box, sports fans can now stream live baseball and basketball games on the device. For sports fans like me, that gives us another way to track our favorite teams without having to pay for a cable subscription. Read more »
Apple TV got a software update today, too, alongside iOS 4.3. Apple TV 4.3 introduces expanded AirPlay support, but also two new tricks that should have sports fans very eager to get their hands on the streaming device: MLB.tv and NBA League Pass access. Read more »
The barrier to media unbundling is figuring out how to make money if you do unbundle. The first step towards real “unbundling” is to put the viewer at the center of audience building — not channels, shows, or their massive and massively inefficient audience-seeking promotional campaigns. Read more »
New evidence has emerged suggesting that games could be added to the next version of Apple TV’s operating system. That’s good news for Apple fans, who have already shown interest in gaming across other iOS devices. But with limited storage and a limited controller, questions remain. Read more »
Today on the Net: Boxee strikes an international VOD deal, Apple TV and iPad users can now install XBMC on their devices and Samsung sees growing demand for its TV apps. Read more »
Joey Celis has been without cable TV for two years. He also doesn’t get any OTA broadcast TV due to reception issues. So how does Joey watch TV? One word: Apple. A combination of Apple TVs and Mac Minis helps him to watch everything he wants. Read more »
The latest Apple TV has a built-in update function that downloads and installs new software, accessible via the device’s Settings menu. But if you’d rather not update over-the-air, you can always do it via USB through iTunes, and restore your device, too, if you’re having problems. Read more »
Want to do more woth your Apple TV then just access iTunes and Netflix? Then you might be interested in a new jailbreak tool that maks it possible to install a full HTML5-compatible web browser on the device. Just don’t expect it to play Hulu videos. Read more »
Fair Use rights fans rejoice! Last updated in 2009, Handbrake, the open-source, cross-platform video transcoding app with the ugly icon, kicks off 2011 with updated presets for the new Apple TV, the iPad and the iPhone 4, but drops PPC support. Read more »
2010 was a year of shifts and experiments as the power of streaming content began to truly change the business of entertainment. And 2011′s undoubtedly only going to be more crazy in that regard. But what’s going to be the source of those changes? Read more »
As if you needed another reason to ditch cable in 2011, it looks like prices are going up. So if you’re finally tired of getting fleeced, here’s a number of choices for how to cut the cord and go cable-free the Apple way. Read more »
Apple has indeed crossed the 1 million Apple TVs sold mark, as it predicted it would shortly before Christmas. I argued that its relative success was mostly due to Neftlix being available on the device, and a new report from an industry analyst supports that view. Read more »
It’s important to dispel potential myths and market misunderstandings when it comes to consumer electronic devices and trends. For 2011, that includes paid video chat, Apple dominating the living room and the misinformed belief that Google will rule the e-book space. ... Read more at GigaOM Pro »
The new Apple TV should hit the the 1 million sold mark later this week Apple said today. The success of the device in its second iteration is likely a result of its lower price and the inclusion of streaming partners such as Netflix. Read more »
Today on the Net: The Young Turks sign up with Revision3, early adopters of the 2nd gen Apple TV users are having rental time and HDMI issues and Netflix may be offering studios and networks $100,000 an episode for current TV shows. Read more »
Apple’s new iOS 4.2 introduced the ability to stream video from your iPad to the Apple TV. Sounds like a great feature, right? It does, until you realize that most apps don’t actually support AirPlay. Even Apple’s own YouTube application leaves a lot to be desired. Read more »
The iPad, iPod touch and iPhone weren’t the only iOS-powered devices to get an update today. iOS 4.1 is available now for your Apple TV (current generation only), and it brings full AirPlay compatibility. That means you can stream content from your portable devices running 4.2. Read more »
Recently, there’s been an explosion of new podcasts covering Apple and Apple-related technologies. But which ones are really worth watching? Here’s a list of some great video content, available on your Apple TV or other iOS device, to get you started. Read more »
The Apple TV doesn’t seem to be getting its due on Amazon’s “Bestsellers in Electronics” list. While the device is clearly selling well, it hasn’t appeared among the top 100 sellers on Amazon’s list. Is the online store joining the battle to upset Cupertino’s efforts? Read more »
For those tired of playing within Apple TV’s limited bounds, Plex provides some new freedom for jailbroken current generation devices. Plex is based on the open-source XBMC (also the basis for Boxee) and provides a free alternative to sticking with only what Apple has provided. Read more »
Thanks to the release of Redsn0w 0.9.6b2, you can now upgrade the majority of your Apple devices to iOS 4.1, on either Mac or Windows. The new version is compatible with the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, Apple TV (2nd generation), iPad and iPod touch. Read more »
GigaOM TV rock-tobered this month, delivering a bevy of videos that will engage, entertain and quite possibly inspire. From business insights and optimal work habits, to cutting-edge inventions, see what you may have missed. Read more »
Apple didn’t announce the number of Apple TVs sold as part of its earnings release, but Steve Jobs reported on the company’s investor call that it’s sold more than 250,000 Apple TVs since the company first made the product available in early September. Read more »
Want to play your homemade vacation movies and BitTorrent TV show downloads with the new Apple TV? Then get ready for some conversion and home network sharing action – but don’t worry: Streaming any movie file from your computer is a piece of cake with this how-to. Read more »
Apple will be adding a video angle to its advertising offerings, and will soon begin delivering in-stream ads to videos shown on iOS devices. A new video ad product, slated to launch early next year, could boost videos available on the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Read more »
In a development that could result in a major limitation of Apple’s new AirPlay streaming tech, iOS 4.2 Beta 3, just released today, removes the AirPlay option from certain apps. Specifically, blog MacStories has found that it no longer appears in the built-in YouTube app. Read more »
Google TV, Apple TV and Roku all have access to movies and TV show streaming from Netflix, but each device has a very distinct interface. Apple’s Netflix UI for example looks like Front Row. Google TV on the other hand looks so far pretty outdated. Read more »
It’s been a little over a week since Apple’s second-generation Apple TV has been in stores, and we used the time for some extensive testing. So what’s our take? To be honest, we’re a little disappointed. This simply doesn’t feel like an Apple device. Read more »
Apple TV users really really want to use FaceTime: That’s the result of a admittedly completely unscientific poll of our readership that we did a week ago. And they’re right: FaceTime could be a killer app — all Apple needs now is an HD USB camera. Read more »
New info from JMP Research’s Alex Gauna shows that Apple’s “one more hobby” is indeed a success among consumers. Gauna found that the Apple TV is sold out across the U.S. at Apple Store retail locations, after calling more than 20 stores. Read more »
iSuppli has gotten around to tearing down the new Apple TV and assessing its manufacturing cost. The final tally? Only $64 U.S., a considerably smaller sum than the $237 the previous generation Apple TV, introduced in 2007, cost to make. So why the big difference? Read more »
The Apple TV is facing stiff competition from Google TV and others, like Roku, for consumer dollars. But is that really where it stands to gain the most? The blue screens of death we see all too often in retail displays say otherwise. Read more »
So I broke down and got one of the new Apple TVs, despite my initial objections. There was a few reasons why I did, some of which I’ve detailed at TheAppleBlog recently. But the future possibilities of the Apple TV for web working also intrigue me. Read more »
So I broke down and got one of the new Apple TVs, despite my initial objections. There was a few reasons why I did, some of which I’ve detailed at TheAppleBlog recently. But the future possibilities of the Apple TV for web working also intrigue me. Read more »
So I broke down and got one of the new Apple TVs, despite my initial objections. There was a few reasons why I did, some of which I’ve detailed at TheAppleBlog recently. But the future possibilities of the Apple TV for web working also intrigue me. Read more »
Google today launched its official site for Google TV, which site details many of the new product’s features. Even though we won’t see any actual hardware running Google TV until later this fall, even the mini-site itself is a good opening salvo against Cupertino. Read more »
Google TV will come with Netflix, Amazon VOD and Pandora. Apple TV on the other hand has Netflix, but instead of Amazon just iTunes, plus Flickr for your photos. Roku has MLB.tv, and Boxee hearts Last.fm. Still confused? Then check out our handy comparison chart. Read more »
The only real problem with Apple TV’s photo screensaver is that my own photos aren’t up to scratch, and the limited ones Apple includes get old pretty quickly. What I really wanted was a way to get Flickr’s daily Explore section onto my Apple TV. Read more »
We learned this week that the new Apple TV is running the same operating system as the iPad, and hackers have been able to jailbreak the device already. So with at least one door open for apps on the Apple TV, which ones do you want? Read more »
Make no mistake, Apple is in the process of staging a coup. That’s what a very close look at the new Apple TV reveals. Despite its somewhat innocuous appearance and diminutive stature, it’s a weapon of war. The opponent? The entrenched cable and satellite service providers. Read more »
