Microsoft's Xbox One, unveiled Tuesday at a special event in Redmond, looks to blur the line between gaming and other forms of entertainment like watching TV. Watching Microsoft demonstrate the capabilities of the new system gave meShow More Summary
At the company's annual Upfront Presentation in New York City, the CW network's CEO Mark Pedowitz announced they will be providing the CW on Apple TV, becoming the first broadcast television network to stream on the device. The app will...Show More Summary
The CW Network will bring its programming to Apple TV with a new, ad-supported app, Deadline reported. The CW will be the first network to make its content available directly on the Apple TV set-top box, rather than through a third party like Netflix or Hulu. Show More Summary
Television network The CW on Thursday announced it has reached a deal to stream content to the Apple TV, expanding its current at home digital options beyond Microsoft's Windows and Xbox platforms.
During a presentation with advertisers, CW Network president Mark Pedowitz announced that the network would be expanding its content offerings to new multimedia devices. This strategy will include a spot as an app on the Apple TV set-top-box’s home screen. The network confirmed this to MacRumors: It’s a dedicated CW app that will work like […]
The CW has struck a deal that will bring the network's content to the Apple TV, reports Deadline. At the company's annual Upfront Presentation in New York today, CW president Mark Pedowitz announced that the CW's TV Now applications,...Show More Summary
All right, so here we go: Apple TV is digging its heels in the hotel industry. When The Pearl, a 55-room luxury resort, opens in July on Rosemary Beach Florida, it will offer Apple TV in all its rooms. Is it ironic that an establishment...Show More Summary
There are reports that have surfaced through the Wall Street Journal which are indicating that Microsoft is in the development phase of a new set-top box which will essentially function as a media streaming device. Essentially, this latest rumour builds on previous rumours which suggest that through this set-top box, users will be able to [...]
Speaking of Microsoft, they’re the latest company said to be eyeing the living room, designing a new set-top box to go head-to-head with the Apple TV. But Microsoft might have an ace up their sleeves. According to sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has made several prototypes of their set-top box over the [...]Show More Summary
Looking for an ultra-deluxe universal remote control package for your home theater (and Apple TV)? Well, Logitech has a new option for you: Harmony Ultimate ($350). This deluxe package builds upon lessons learned with 2012's $250 Harmony Touch and 2011's $100 Harmony Link, combining their feature into a comprehensive option. Show More Summary
T-Mobile on Thursday gave iPhone users on its network a new means of accessing on-demand and live video content with the debut of the T-Mobile TV app in Apple's App Store.
According to a new report from media research firm TDG (via GigaOM) 14% of households with broadband internet owned an Apple TV, Roku box, or similar streaming platform during a study in 2012.
While that sounds like an impressive number, Smart TVs have been slowly taking over the connected TV market. Show More Summary
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Microsoft has made a minute long ad which will soon be airing on national TV in the U.S. The ad shows a mighty Apple and Samsung squabble which starts off during a wedding reception. The concept of this ad is to promote Windows Phone as an alternative to both of these companies’ smartphones. Show More Summary
Apple has released a new ad for the iPhone, that’s nothing new. What is new is that the ad gets back to what Apple advertising at it’s best. The ad tugs at your heartstrings and really works well. So while Samsung is trying to add more sparkles to their Unicorn Apocalypse game, Apple shows how [...]
Late Thursday night, Apple aired a new iPhone TV advertisement, called “Photos Every Day” focused entirely on the device’s camera. This ad is very different than other iPhone commercials that have ran in the past with words flashingShow More Summary
Now that’s pretty. Apple just posted a HD video of its new, poignant TV ad, “Photos Every Day,” on its YouTube Channel. In the ad, a beautiful solo piano piece plays over images of people backpacking, skate boarding, running, window shopping, beach combing, travelling, and in the rain taking pictures of cityscapes, concert, crowds, dessert, [...]Show More Summary
The iTunes Store turns 10 this Sunday, April 28, and Apple is celebrating with a new area in the store chronicling a decade of selling music, movies, TV, and apps. “A Decade of iTunes” commemorates the store’s milestones in a separate section for each year. Show More Summary
Amazon is readying a new video streaming device similar to Roku and Apple TV. The e-commerce giant is planning to introduce a device this fall dedicated to streaming video over the Internet and into its customers’ living rooms, according to three people familiar with the project who aren’t authorized to discuss it. Show More Summary
There's plenty of Apple news to talk about this week on TUAW TV Live. Yesterday's earnings report sparked some interest in the fortunes of our favorite company, as well as what Apple CEO Tim Cook referred to cryptically as "new product...Show More Summary