Hulu reportedly is ramping up for an initial public offering, seeking up to $300 million. While the IPO rumor was floated earlier this year, a source now tells Reuters that the filing would come this year, with the offering as early as the first quarter. The IPO is “contingent on the renewal of rights to carry shows," the source says, noting … [Read more...]
Apple TV gets past the ‘hobby’ thing
Going by the mantra "silent, cool and small," Steve Jobs has reintroduced the Apple TV. No longer merely a company "hobby," the device looks to be a strong contender in the race to win broad consumer acceptance of streaming video flowing through widescreen TVs. The price is $99, down from $299 on the much larger original product. The new … [Read more...]
Apple nearing deals for cheap TV shows
Apple looks like it's about to cut deals with several Big Four Networks for 99 cent rentals of TV episodes. The networks previously rejected Apple's plan to rent the TV programs on iTunes at that price point, but Fox reportedly is now in advanced talks with the computer innovator. Viewers would be able to rent episodes from News Corp.'s Fox … [Read more...]
Mac mini gets HDMI, promo push for TV
How about a robust home media center for $699? You got it, sort of. Apple just revamped its Mac mini line, adding HDMI ports for high definition output. That means Hulu, Netflix Watch Instantly, YouTube, the iTunes store and the rest of the gang appearing nightly on your big-screen TV, without hassles or compromises. Meanwhile, the old school … [Read more...]
Jobs: Interactive TV a sucker’s play
Apple chieftain Steve Jobs says the marriage of the Internet and television won't be happening soon because of "the problem with the TV market." Talk to TiVo, Vudu, ReplayTV and others about their costly disappointments in interactive TV, he suggests. Oh, and be sure to "ask Google in a few months," he added, serving up the snark. (Google TV … [Read more...]
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