A quick look at Apple discussion board revealed that the problem existed for some users early on, while others discovered the issue after updating their Apple TV with the latest iOS version (iOS 4 for Apple TV). The problem, they claim, relates to the DNS entries the Apple TV is relying on to find streaming…
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Apple Clarifies TV Rental Terms & Conditions
The T&C used to specify that rented “movies” could not be moved between devices. The term “movies” has been replaced with “content” when it comes to rentals, thus including everything one can rent from iTunes, which is, more or less TV shows and movies. The screenshot below is the T&C notification, complete with the change…
iPhone Dev Team Tests Apple TV Jailbreak
“Even though the new Apple TV isn’t yet in people’s homes,” the group said, “the firmware is available on Apple’s normal public distribution servers and SHAtter has been used to decrypt its keys!” What exactly people will do with a jailbroken Apple TV remains to be seen. For one thing, there is no market for…
What Does an Android-Powered Set-Top Box Mean?
So what are the implications of such a service? ZDNet’s San Diaz says: “Linking Web content and traditional TV programming into a searchable database for viewing is a smart idea. Eventually, TV programming will be funneled through the Internet instead of cable and satellite systems. Viewers will need a way to not only find programming…
Will the iPad Become The Game Changer TV Portal?
It turns out that Viacom and Hulu are squabbling about the ad revenue split. Hulu put some nice spin on the situation, saying, “After a series of discussions with the team at Comedy Central, though, we ultimately were unable to secure the rights to extend these shows for a much longer period of time.” However,…
Playing iTunes LP, iTunes Extras Content on Apple TV
To download updated iTunes LP and iTunes Extras content once it’s available, do this: Launch iTunes. Go to Store > Check for available downloads. Download the available albums or movies. You’ll need iTunes 9.0.2 or higher and Apple TV 3.0 to play iTunes LP and iTunes Extras content on your Apple TV. Instructions on updating…
Sorting Out the TV Chaos - A TV Portal
Unfettered technology simply produces too many choices. When people are confronted with too many choices, they freeze up and select none. That’s not good for the TV studios. Apple, the master at reducing a myriad of choices to focused solutions, has the Apple TV. In fact, the studios are now worried that Apple TV and…
HOWTO - Watching Internet TV on an HDTV
High Definition TVs are just now starting to appear with Ethernet connections. But with every vendor singing deals, protecting turf, and wanting to lock customers in, one has to think for a bit about how to get TV from the Internet onto the living room HDTV free of gotchas.ABC uses its own browser Plug-in (Lost)The…
Why the Apple TV Doesn't Make Toast
“You know, our next big step is we want it to make toast.” – Steve Jobs (2004, referring to iPods) I have written a lot about the Apple TV. Iive written about updates, Iive pointed to stories and reviews, and Iive discussed the compression issues related to getting HD content into the customeris Apple TV…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #110: ReviewCast with Apple TV, FileJuicer, and More
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, July 2nd, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). In this special ReviewCast, John and Dave take some time up front to review a few products for you, including Apple TV, File Juicer, and a special Flash drive.…
Miglia Announces TVMini Express TV, USB Tuner [UPDATED]
Miglia announced on Thursday the immediate availability of the TVMini Express, an inexpensive USB TV tuner for users in the UK. The device, which is a digital SD tuner, comes with equinuxis digital tuner software, The Tube. Features include: Watch and record TV shows Real-time information of what is playing on each TV channel Export…
Analyst: Apple Ready to Lead In the Digital Living Room
Mr. Munster estimates there are about 110 million iTunes users – the key market for AppleTV. In comparison, there are only about 12 million Windows Media Center users, even though the software is pre-installed on about 23 million PCs. Based on those figures, Apple already has a 10x head start over Microsoft in gaining control…
Miglia Announces TVMax+ TV Tuner and Recorder
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Podcast - Weekly Roundup: Movie Downloads Diversify
Direct Link: MP3 Version Apple gets control of a critical digital distribution patent — or at least, a critical sounding patent. Also, BitTorrent goes legit. Whaaah? This week’s Context Machine looks at the movie industry’s move to digital downloads. In the Product Roundup, hear three condenser mics compared, including the Behringer B-1. The Weekly Roundup…
Hidden Dimensions - Apple's Magic Sauce for Home Theater
“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” — Albert Einstein There you have it. Apple has thrown down the gauntlet with the iTunes Store, movies and the code-named “iTV.” Even so, a lot of analysts and competitors still seem confused about Apple’s prospects in the movie download business. From…
Apple Waiting on 802.11n to Deliver iTV?
Apple CEO Steve Jobs broke tradition on Tuesday when he discussed an upcoming product, code-named iTV, months before its release, leading some to speculate why it isn’t ready now. After all, it was on display after the event at Yerba Buena Gardens, although no information was given out beyond the basic specs Mr. Jobs covered…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #56: Remote Madness and Control Issues
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 6th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). For this 6/6/6 show, John and Dave talk about controlling your Mac from remote (and other Macs, too!). Apple Remote Desktop, Timbuktu, and pcAnywhere are covered along with free…
Miglia Now Shipping Alchemy TV Card
Miglia Technology today announced the Alchemy TV card. Featuring a high performance Philips tuner and full QuickTime support, AlchemyTV lets you watch TV in full screen mode and listen to FM radio on your PowerMac. Your favourite TV program can even be recorded to your hard drive in the format of your choice. Features: Captures…