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Apple releases patches for dangerous QuickTime flaws in Apple TV 2.1 product: Apple releases patches for dangerous QuickTime flaws in Apple TV 2.1 productDoes anyone use AppleTV?[i]Some of you might be saying, why do I care, I don’t use Apple TV.[/i]AppleTV sales have been abysmal.does this really matter in the case of appleTV?an appleTV is not like a computer or even like...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Web browsers, Apple TV, patch management, appleTV, Apple Inc., Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari; Discussion threads 2008-07-11
Apple: iTunes hits 5 billion songs sold mark: Apple: iTunes hits 5 billion songs sold markI notice Apple has been VERY quiet about AppleTVApple is known for highlighting every success, no matter how small. I find it interesting that no one at Apple is talking about how many millions of AppleTVs have been sold. Makes me think that,...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, DRM-free, Apple TV, AppleTV, Amazon.com Inc., digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2008-06-19
Should Apple fear the Netflix Player?: Should Apple fear the Netflix Player?RE: Should Apple fear the Netflix Player?ut oh, some one is comparing a generic product to something made by Apple, even though they are vastly different products. This should be brutal.Stone the infidels! Apple TV is perfect. Do not challenge!Looks promising, but...Comparing the present functionality...; Tags: NetFlix Inc., AppleTV, Apple Inc., netflix, movie; Discussion threads 2008-05-21
Netflix's set-top box: Is it really a game changer?: Netflix's set-top box: Is it really a game changer?This is going to push ISP's even further over the edge...NTyet another boxThis is just another set top box in a growing stack of set top boxes. Pretty soon, my set top boxes will tower over my not-insignificant television. Netflix,...; Tags: TV & Home Theater, Digital rights management (DRM), TVs, Consumer electronics, AppleTV, game, NetFlix Inc., set-top, set-top box, TV, Akimbo, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp., DVD, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-20
Hacker working on native Skype app for AppleTV: Hacker working on native Skype app for AppleTVFantastic, could you also pause playback?This is a fantastic hack. How cool would it be to have it user setable to allow for multitasking with IM and to pause playback automatically a la iPone when a Skype call was coming through.Really look forward...; Tags: Hacking, Skype Technologies S.A., AppleTV; Discussion threads 2008-01-18

Hey Warner Brothers Ã¢Â€Â“ You couldnÃ¢Â€Â™t have made your Blu-ray decision in November?: Hey Warner Brothers Ã¢Â€Â“ You couldnÃ¢Â€Â™t have made your Blu-ray decision in November?RE: Hey Warner Brothers Ã¢Â€Â“ You couldnÃ¢Â€Â™t have made your Blu-ray decision in November?Only a matter of time before the mechanical devices Disks are made redundant obsolete. Chip technology has come a long way, and video downloads...; Tags: HD DVD, Manufacturing, DVD, Consumer electronics, Chip technology, Apple Inc., AppleTV, Microsoft Corp., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-01-05
The most disappointing products of 2007: Yesterday I put up the Nintendo Wii and the Apple iPhone up as the biggest hits of 2007.Â Today while glancing through my inbox I come across this request: "So, you like the Wii, but what, in your opinion, were theÂ products that sucked the most for 2007?" OK,...; Tags: Product, Apple Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Apple iTunes, Hauppauge, AppleTV, Digital Music, Video Cards, Hd Dvd, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Hardware, Components, DVD, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-12-11
Apple's secret weapon: Apple TV 2.0: Apple's secret weapon: Apple TV 2.0I smell some pot smoke here![i]I think that Apple could remove the optical drive from all computers, and put it in a new Apple TV device as an external accessory. A networkable optical drive (Blu-ray option?) that can also do double duty as an entertainment...; Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Digital media, Digital music, thing apple, AppleTV, Apple Inc., Apple TV, Apple TV 2.0; Discussion threads 2007-12-10
Microsoft extends Windows Media content to TVs, DVD players: Microsoft extends Windows Media content to TVs, DVD playersWe also need some detail from you:What are the titles of the two Powerpoint books you bragged about having 'co-authored'?Are you kidding?Remove the DRM? That's Microsoft's lock-in device. If they removed that, ANYBODY could use it. They wouldn't be forced to play...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Media players, Consumer electronics, DVD, DVD player, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp., Windows Media, AppleTV, WMP, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, TV; Discussion threads 2007-09-25
Handicapping Apple's September 5 Event: Handicapping Apple's September 5 Event"The [b]BEAT[/b] goes on"New iPods......It can not get more obvious than that with that quote. Most likely will be the new 6G iPod with touch screen (and wifi?). Would be insanity and unlike Apple to go 2+ years and another holiday season without a major refresh...; Tags: Wireless LANs, Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Digital music, Digital media, supply chain, Now IT, Apple Inc., Wi-Fi, Wi-pod, AppleTV, music; Discussion threads 2007-08-29
YouTube arrives for Apple TV: YouTube arrives for Apple TVAppleTV iTunes LinkHello.After installing the AppleTV update yesterday I noticed a new section in the "settings" menu. There is now a link to the iTunes Store. Right now all it does is ask what country you are in, but the link wasn't there before...; Tags: Apple Inc., AppleTV, iTunes Store, Apple TV, YouTube Inc., TV; Discussion threads 2007-06-21
Each AppleTV costs $237 to make: Each AppleTV costs $237 to makeI hate these analysesAs they always fail to account for things like R&D and marketing not to mention sales and distribution.Costs are interesting to know...The estimated costs are interesting to know but one point I don't think we should forget is that the Apple TV...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Corporate communications, Games, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, AppleTV, Apple TV; Discussion threads 2007-06-06
Each AppleTV costs $237 to make: According to research carried out by iSuppli, each AppleTV device costs Apple $237 to manufacture, leaving a gross pre-marketing profit of $62.This is an unusual move for Apple which usually sees a gross profit of products somewhere around the 50% mark.Â But there's a subtle differences between the iPod and...; Tags: Apple; Blog posts 2007-06-06
Scoble: AppleTV "left the door open to its competitors": Scoble: AppleTV "left the door open to its competitors"Proves why choosing OSX is so restrictive[i]Do we have a 16:9 1080-full-res MacBookPro out yet? No. Dell has one. So does Acer. Just look for an WUXGA screen. But Apple hasn’t shipped one of those yet.[/i]I use Linux and Windows so when...; Tags: Desktops, Network technology, Apple Inc., hardware, AppleTV; Discussion threads 2007-05-30
Scoble: AppleTV "left the door open to its competitors": I unsubscribed from Robert Scoble's blog some time ago (pretty much everything he posts ends up on Techmeme anyway so I see it there ...) but he's still capable of coming up with some interesting posts.Â Today though he posted about AppleTV and in the post he touched on an...; Tags: Apple; Blog posts 2007-05-30
Apple releases new MacBook laptops: Apple releases new MacBook laptopsTypoI want to get the black one with the faster professor!Why still GMA950 for the video?Why don't they have a real GPU in them instead of this Intel junk? The AppleTV has a better video processor than these, and it's 1/4 the price, so it's not...; Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Apple Inc., AppleTV, laptop computer, new MacBook, Intel Centrino, Apple MacBook, processor; Discussion threads 2007-05-15
Thoughts on Apple TV: Thoughts on Apple TVHere We Go AgainLet me save you some time John. "Real men use Microsoft and Macs are for girls and florists. Not that there is anything wrong with that"Wasn't that easier than another long missive about Apple's fashion sense. Please spare us in future.We understand the most...; Tags: Biotechnology, TVs, Desktops, appleTV, Apple Inc., Apple TV, TV; Discussion threads 2007-05-08
Was the iPhone keynote a mistake?: Was the iPhone keynote a mistake?Remember the Win95 introduction?Windows 95 fell short of its technical expectations, but because it was still easy to install, easy to use, and relatively inexpensive it became one of the most successful product launches in history. Never underestimate the power of a good user interface....; Tags: 3G, Telecom & Utilities, Digital music, Digital media, Emperor, Computerworld, AppleTV, Apple iPhone, phone; Discussion threads 2007-01-22
Apple TV might obsolete the x86 appliance market: This may surprise you, but Im going to order an AppleTV as soon as I can. Some of you might be wondering "who are you and what have you done with George" but no, I didnt get kidnapped at last weeks MacWorld and I am the real George Ou....; Tags: Security, Infrastructure, Networking, Servers, Fun Stuff, Hardware, Apple, Energy efficiency, Processors, Intel, VoIP, Intel x86, AppleTV, entertainment system.Convert AppleTV; Blog posts 2007-01-15

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Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tap: Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tapWinner if they don't sacrifice qualityThis move would be a winner as long as Apple doesn't sacrifice quality. If they lower prices by making lower quality products, game over. If they just shave off price overhead, that's great. If they...; Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, notebook; Discussion threads 2008-07-22