So there’s a published report about a new wrinkle in Apple’s negotiations with TV networks. It all goes back to the key limitation with cord-cutting services up to now, which is content from your local stations. As it stands, you may need basic cable, or an antenna; Dish Network’s Sling TV promises to offer this feature eventually. […]

As some of you know, I’ve been a customer of cable TV since the 1970s. Yes, the 1970s (cable actually dates back to 1940), when it was all about delivering decent signals from far-away stations in small towns. Things didn’t begin to change until the FCC mandated that cable systems deliver original programming. In fact, […]

Before I get started, let me say that I have no idea whatever whether Apple will introduce a new Apple TV set-top box next week? The invitation to the WWDC implies they will based on the illustration, but published reports say it’s not yet ready. Meantime, if you can’t wait, the 2012 model, at $69, […]

Although it would seem unsuited to a summer release, there are continuing reports that Apple has something new to show is in its initiative to control your living room. Apple TV hasn’t received a significant update since 2012, and the price was recently cut by $30. So is that just a new policy, or a […]