Roku CEO says the DVR is doomed, all TV will be streamed in the future
Roku CEO Anthony Wood claims all TV will eventually be streamed. He also sees the DVR as already obsolete, and claims the technology will be dead by 2020.
Apple’s WWDC to focus on software, with not an iWatch or new Apple TV in sight, apparently
If you were hoping to see Apple unveil its much-anticipated iWatch or a refreshed Apple TV at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco next month, then it looks like you're going to be sorely disappointed.
Apple TV tops 20 million units sold as the set-top battle rages on
The company dropped its Q2 report - which indicated a quarterly revenue of $45.6 billion - and claims to oversee 800 million iTunes accounts worldwide.
iOS code update indicates Siri will be added to Apple TV
Definitely useful for anyone that prefers speaking a command over hunting for letters on a virtual keypad, a recent update to iOS 7.1 code includes an entry for Siri support on the Apple TV set-top box.
NBC’s iPad and iPhone apps now support Apple TV
NBC's update to its app makes the notion of dumping one’s cable company in favor of Apple TV more appealing, particularly because it is allowing unfettered access to full episodes without a cable subscription.
Amazon’s Fire TV is a win for everyone, even if its flame dwindles quickly
With the Fire TV, Amazon came out with guns blazing. But how long until the Fire TV's flame dies down in the face of its competition. Or does that matter?
Amazon’s $99 Fire TV puts Apple, Roku on notice with voice search, open ecosystem
Amazon today unveiled the FireTV, a set-top box that takes direct aim at Roku and Apple TV. Here's everything you need to know about the new box.
What an Apple-Comcast deal could mean for the future of TV
If Apple and Comcast hook up, will they be able to revolutionize television? Or will the whole thing fall apart over net neutrality and money?
Amazon’s set-top Apple TV competitor looks primed for an April 2 launch
The media giant today issued invitations to an "Update On Our Video Business" next Wednesday in New York. The box is set to compete with Google and Apple.
Apple’s loyalty program just got better for schools and businesses
Apple values their education and business customers more than ever, as they've recently made sweeping improvements to the loyalty program for those groups.
Apple TV no longer a ‘hobby’, brings in $1 billion in revenue last year
Apple reveals a successful year for the Apple TV, which brought in $1 billion dollars in revenue.
After pulling in $1 billion in 2013, is a new Apple TV on the way?
Apple sold twice as many Apple TVs in 2013 as it did in 2012, and a new iTunes gift voucher promotion for boxes purchased this weekend suggests the product is about to get a long-awaited refresh.
Report: New Apple TV set-top box is expected for first half of 2014
Definitely good news for anyone that's waiting for a hardware upgrade to the nearly two-year old Apple TV, Apple is expected to upgrade the streaming set-top box within the next six months.
Apple adds ABC, Bloomberg and Crackle apps to Apple TV
Potentially useful to anyone that owns an Apple TV, a handful of new applications were added to the streaming video platform earlier today.
Apple just bought the company that invented Microsoft’s Kinect
A report Sunday claims Apple has acquired PrimeSense, the Israeli company behind Microsoft’s Kinect motion-sensor technology. The Cupertino company may be planning to build the system into a number of its products, including the much-rumored iTV.
Apple rolls out Apple TV automatic setup when paired with iOS 7 device
Definitely ideal for avoiding the same setup process over and over with new devices, the Apple TV can now be automatically setup by simply touching an iOS 7 mobile device to the Apple TV hardware.
Apple TV’s new firmware lets you stream straight from the cloud
Apple has released Apple TV 6.0, an update that allows AirPlay streaming from iCloud, access to iTunes Radio, and a handful of other features.
Upcoming Apple TV update is a swat at Chromecast and Roku. But is it too late?
Apple will reportedly update its Apple TV hardware so that media can be streamed from the cloud. It will also allow users to stream to others' Apple TVs.
Did the U.S. Department of Homeland Security just out Apple’s TV strategy?
A bill of lading document indicates Apple is taking deliver of over 40 tons of "set top box" product, hinting it will unveil a new Apple TV next week.
Something afoot? Apple acquires video discovery service Matcha.tv
Apple has acquired video discovery service Matcha.tv for between $1m and $1.5m. It's not known precisely how the Cupertino company intends to utuilize the service, but no doubt the move will fuel more speculation about its TV-based intentions.
Apple TV vs. Chromecast: Which belongs in your home theater?
Google unveiled it's new Chromecast streaming device. But how does the small dongle, which sells for only $35, stack up against the established Apple TV.
Apple TV plays catch-up, adds HBO Go and WatchESPN apps
It took a long time, but the Apple TV has finally added both HBO Go and WatchESPN apps to the streaming box’s content lineup.
Watch Apple’s WWDC 2013 keynote live online and on your Apple TV
Apple will be live streaming its Worldwide Developer Conference keynote presentation later today, but only to those with an Apple TV, a recent OS X computer, or a device running iOS.
Roku sells 5 million media streamers, celebrates milestone with revealing infographic
To celebrate its recent sales milestone, Roku released some revealing numbers that show just how enthusiastic the US has gotten over streaming media.
Escape the iTunes cell by jailbreaking your Apple TV
Interested in watching your personal library of content on your Apple TV without restriction? Check out our complete guide to jailbreaking your Apple TV!
Set-top showdown: Apple TV vs. Roku 3 vs. Boxee Box vs. WD TV Play vs. Google TV
Trying to figure out which set-top box to buy? Check out our 2013 breakdown of the five most popular streaming set-top box platforms:
Report: HBO GO application is headed to the Apple TV
Possibly good news to Apple fans that are paying for cable or satellite television, the HBO GO streaming video app may be headed to the Apple TV this year.
Tips & tricks for streaming HD content to your Apple TV
Skip the forums. If you're having trouble getting HD movies to play through your Apple TV, check out this guide.
Source: Apple Television decidedly not ‘imminent’
Speculation and debate have surrounded the in-the-works Apple TV since its existence was merely rumor. The latest is that it may not be ready until 2014.
Bloc the wooden Apple TV holder makes the device part of your furniture
When attached to an HDMI cord, does your Apple TV tend to skew sideways thanks to the heavier weight of the cord? If so, Bloc is here for the rescue.
Apple fan designs home office to look like a mini Apple retail store
Perhaps only missing an employee wearing a blue shirt, an Apple fan spent three months on an Apple store transformation in his home office.
Foxconn CEO claims iPhone 5 will “shame” Samsung Galaxy S III
With the launch of the iPhone 5 likely just a few months away, the head honcho at Foxconn spent some time this week praising the new Apple smartphone and putting down rivals.
Imagining an Apple iTV: What will it take to conquer the big screen?
The cutthroat market for TVs is unlike any Apple has ever succeeded in. Can Tim Cook and company turn the challenges into potential opportunities and walk away with another win?
Apple TV Review (2012)
The 2012 revamp of the Apple TV brings better performance and a new interface, but still leaves users high and dry for much content outside iTunes.