Apple Inc. has lured two Sony television studio veterans to lead its push into original programming, the clearest sign yet of the tech giant’s ambitions to become a force in television and a potential rival to the Hollywood establishment. Outgoing Sony ... ( read original story ...)
Is the new iPad Pro worth it? Hands-on review
Apple has managed to make the new iPad Pro’s display 20 percent larger than the ... It’s analogous to going from the small 12-inch MacBook’s screen to the mainstream-sized 13.3-inch MacBook Pro’s display. It’s something you notice right away. ( read original story ...)
Apple’s Previous Home Stereo Attempt: the iPod Hi-Fi
The Apple world may be talking about the HomePod a lot in the wake of WWDC, but it's not the first time Apple has tried to reinvent home audio. In 2006 — just a year before the iPhone appeared — a slightly-under-the-weather Steve Jobs introduced the $ ... ( read original story ...)
Apple poaches top two Sony TV executives to boost video content
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said on Friday it has hired the co-presidents of Sony Pictures Television, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, to lead the iPhone maker's foray into television-style programing. The duo, responsible for hit shows such as "Breaking Bad ... ( read original story ...)
Top Sony TV execs depart to oversee Apple video
NEW YORK—Apple has lured away the co-heads of Sony Pictures Television to head up its video programming unit. The executives, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, will join Apple in a couple of months, and report to Apple’s senior vice president of ... ( read original story ...)
Lowest Price Ever: 32GB Apple TV for $99 ($50 off) with no tax in 48 states
While supplies last, shoppers can save $50 instantly on Apple's 4th generation 32GB TV, bringing the price down to $99 with free shipping and no tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ. At under $100, this is the lowest price we've seen to date from an ... ( read original story ...)
Apple, Moving In on Prestige TV, Poaches Two Sony Executives
LOS ANGELES — As Apple takes the plunge into original television-style content, it has hired two of Hollywood’s most respected studio executives to oversee the effort. On Friday, Apple named Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg to newly created positions ... ( read original story ...)