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Amazon to Release 'Firetube' Video Streaming Device Before the Holiday

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Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a video streaming set-top box before the holiday season. The set-top box, which would pit the online retailer against a host of established rivals, is a small device that resembles a Roku Inc. player and is similarly styled as a platform to run apps and content from a variety of sources, these people said. It would also serve as a … [Read more...] about Amazon to Release 'Firetube' Video Streaming Device Before the Holiday

Netflix Announces Super HD is Now Available to All Members, Apple TV Supported

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Netflix has announced that all members now have access to their highest quality 'Super HD' video streams. Super HD applies less compression to 1080p video making the picture look better on HD screens with a higher bit rate stream. We initially rolled out Super HD in January only through ISPs with a direct connection to Netflix. Based on the performance data we’ve seen, and in … [Read more...] about Netflix Announces Super HD is Now Available to All Members, Apple TV Supported

Apple Adds MLS and Disney Junior Apps to the Apple TV

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Apple has just added two new apps to the Apple TV: Major League Soccer (MLS) and Disney Junior. The over-the-air update continues Apple's recent surge of new content for the Apple TV. At the end of August, Apple updated the streaming device with Vevo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, The Weather Channel, and Smithsonian Channel. About a week ago, new 6.0 firmware was released that … [Read more...] about Apple Adds MLS and Disney Junior Apps to the Apple TV

Apple Releases New Build of 6.0 Firmware for Apple TV

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Apple has posted a new build of the 6.0 Apple TV firmware which resolves issues that prompted the company to halt software updates. On September 20th, Apple released a software update for the Apple TV that brought iTunes Radio, iTunes Store, AirPlay from iCloud and more. The software update was soon pulled after users complained of bricked devices and lost content. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases New Build of 6.0 Firmware for Apple TV

Apple Pulls Apple TV 6.0 Firmware Update

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Apple has pulled the Apple TV 6.0 firmware update from Software Update due to problems with the build. After Apple TV 6.0 was released on Friday with iTunes Radio and other enhancements, there were many reports of botched updates that required the user to restore their Apple TV. In some particular instances, Apple TVs have also been permanently bricked or they lost the … [Read more...] about Apple Pulls Apple TV 6.0 Firmware Update

New version of Apple TV likely on its way for a September 10 launch

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Apple may be planning to unveil an updated Apple TV device at its September 10th press event. According to the site, Apple received a shipment described as "Set Top Box with Communication Function" from BYD Precision Manufacture in Shenzhen, China on August 11th. Another shipment with the same description was delivered on August 18th and yet another on August 25th. The … [Read more...] about New version of Apple TV likely on its way for a September 10 launch