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Hulu prepping $9.95 subscription service for May 24, iPad app to follow?
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Hulu is putting the final touches on a new subscription service that TV networks hope will bring in another stream of revenue to go along with Hulu’s current advertising based model. According to people familiar with the company’s plans, the Hulu that we all know and love will […]
Continue reading...“Modern Family” uses iPad as key plot point
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Apple pulled off a product placement coup on tonight’s episode of Modern Family. If you’ve seen the show and not the episode, the plot revolved on Claire’s husband Phil wanting the iPad for his birthday, and his family’s ensuing trouble in actually acquiring Apple’s latest new toy. At the end of the episode, Luke told […]
Continue reading...CBS wrapping video content in HTML 5 in anticipation of iPad launch
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Other Mac Blog (no, not that one.. the other one) reports that CBS has begun testing video clips wrapped in HTML 5 on their website in anticipation of the upcoming iPad, which of course won’t support Flash. MacRumors did a bit of legwork of its own and discovered the following: We investigated further and found […]
Continue reading...Analyst: Apple to release $2,000 HDTV in next 2-4 years
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
In a recent note to investors, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster reiterated his position that Apple is planning to release an Internet connected HDTV in the next 2-4 years. Now before we delve deeper into Munster’s predictions, we should point out that rumors of an Apple branded HDTV have been making the rounds for some […]
Continue reading...The Simpsons use iPhone in opening couch gag [Video]
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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In the recently aired Simpsons episode titled “Million Dollar Maybe” (season 21, ep 11), Homer uses an iPhone during the shows opening sequence couch gag. Everything’s coming up Millhouse!
Continue reading...iPad mentioned on 1999 episode of “Felicity” [Video]
Monday, March 1, 2010
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Who knew the producers of “Felicity” over at the WB were so clairvoyant.
Continue reading...Pauly D from “Jersey Shore” is a Mac fan
Monday, March 1, 2010
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Pauly D, the famed “Guido” from MTV’s Jersey Shore is a full-time DJ who likes to get his Mac on. Check out this tweet he sent out a few days ago. And here’s DJ Pauly D working the wheels of steel at a club in Vegas. Note the MacBook Pro’s.
Continue reading...Apple contemplating $1 TV shows on iTunes in time for iPad launch
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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In an apparent effort to position the iPad as the ultimate media consumption device, Apple is reportedly contemplating lowering the price of TV episodes on iTunes to just $1, down from their current price of $1.99. The Financial Times reports: The test, expected to coincide with the April consumer debut of the iPad, will offer […]
Continue reading...WTF! Episode of “24” to feature Jack Bauer using Apple Tablet
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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Just when you thought that the Apple Tablet rumors couldn’t get any crazier comes the following tweet from 24’s director of photography, Rodney Charters. It reads: “Hmmmm looks like we may get an iSlate into Jacs hands for Ep 20 getting giddy with excitement.” Doing some quick math, episode 20 of 24 has a tentative […]
Continue reading...Apple pushing to lower price of TV shows on iTunes as networks resist
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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The Financial Times reports that Apple is pressuring networks to lower the price of individual TV episodes on iTunes from $1.99 down to $1 in an effort to improve lackluster TV sales. The plan is seen as an integral part of the iPhone maker’s strategy for the tablet computer, which it is expected to unveil […]
Continue reading...Discounted Season Pass and free episodes of LOST available on iTunes for limited time only
Sunday, December 27, 2009
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The 6th and final season of LOST is set to premiere on February 2nd and promises to answer all the lingering questions about the island, time travel, and that funky ending involving Ben Linus and a fake John Locke. The producers of the show have said that the upcoming season will address every issue ever […]
Continue reading...Disney and CBS contemplate TV subscription service for iTunes, and what that means for the Apple Tablet
Monday, December 21, 2009
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Over the past few weeks, Apple has reportedly been pitching the idea of a $30/month subscription service for TV shows on iTunes. The rumored subscription service wouldn’t be tied to a particular type of hardware, and would be accessible to anyone with an iTunes account. Apple, however, encountered some resistance as many content providers were […]
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
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