Cable companies that think they're on top of the threat from online video should think again. A survey by international bankers Credit Suisse found that 30 percent of young adults who subscribe to Netflix (ages 25-34) have dumped cable and broadcast TV. The news was worse for cablers in the pay TV arena, where 37 percent jettisoned their … [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...]
‘The Prisoner: Complete Series’ on Blu-ray
At the least, we can be grateful for AMC's "reimagining" of "The Prisoner" because it hastened the arrival of the classic cult series on Blu-ray. "The Prisoner," of course, was in no need of a remake. The '60s spy series feels more relevant than ever ... and yet remains very much a product of its time -- 1966-1967, the glory days of psychedelia … [Read more...]
