Amazon Fire Tablets are better than the dedicated Kindle app for iOS or Android. If you use the Kindle app on those platforms, you cannot buy audiobooks and ebooks on the device. Instead, it would be best if you used your web browser. On the other hand, Fire tablets can purchase digital content on their device, making them seriously good at reading comics, magazines, manga, and … [Read more...] about Here is another reason to buy a Fire Tablet
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All the hardware Apple announced during its 2021 Spring Loaded event
The Apple Spring Loaded event went off as planned and the company did have some really interesting stuff to show off. Some of those were anticipated while Apple did have something to surprise us with. Here is a lowdown of all that Apple announced today during its Spring Loaded event. AirTags The device relies on the FindMy network to locate lost items, which can be … [Read more...] about All the hardware Apple announced during its 2021 Spring Loaded event
Apple Releases iBooks StoryTime for the Apple TV
Apple has just unveiled a new app for the Apple TV called iBooks Storytime. It brings a modest selection of kid books to your television and each one has Read-Aloud functionality. There is an option to turn the narration off, so parents can read the book aloud to their child. The app, which comes with a free Dora the Explorer book, is designed for young children. Additional … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iBooks StoryTime for the Apple TV
Amazon Removes All Chromecast and Apple TV Listings
Amazon has followed through with their promise to remove all listings of Apple TV and Chromecast products on their website. This includes listings from third-party sellers, as well as used and previous-generation devices sold through Amazon’s marketplace. Amazon told 3rd party resellers earlier this month that it was going to discontinue the sale of both Apple TV and … [Read more...] about Amazon Removes All Chromecast and Apple TV Listings
Why I am Buying the New Apple TV
I have been using Apple TV since the company released the first version many years ago. The main decision to throw down with Apple was because I already owned an iPad and iPhone, and all of the television, movies and music I purchased on these mobile devices was easily accessible. The Airplay feature is another compelling reason, because I could watch Twitch videos or mirror … [Read more...] about Why I am Buying the New Apple TV
Does Apple TV Need an App Store?
There are many rumors swirling that Apple is poised to announce their 3rd generation TV box at the next World Wide Developers Conference in June. The big news is that finally Apple TV will get its own app store, giving users more options to install streaming services such as Twitch and who knows what else. Apple is expected to announce its next-generation Apple TV alongside … [Read more...] about Does Apple TV Need an App Store?
Apple TV Gets Lower Price, No Hardware Upgrade
Don't get me wrong, I'm always happier to pay less for things that I want --and it seems that every time I turn around, I think of another place I'd like to put an Apple TV. At the launch event held this morning, Apple was proud to announce that instead of the usual $99 being shelled out for the hardware --would-be customers can now expect to pay $69. This does make the … [Read more...] about Apple TV Gets Lower Price, No Hardware Upgrade
HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
First up at the Apple Event this morning was Tim Cook introducing the addition of HBO Now to their Apple TV line-up. While that news may not be unexpected, learning HBO Now will only be available for iOS based devices and Apple TV (at least at launch time) was a bit surprising. Good news for those of you with Apple TV, an iPad, or an iPhone --less so for those carrying an … [Read more...] about HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
Okay, it's still kind of sitting in the rumours phase, but it appears HBO is finally ready to launch their standalone subscription streaming service (supposedly called HBO Now). For many cord-cutters (meaning those of us who have cancelled our traditional cable television services) HBO was reason enough to hold out, particularly for fans of certain HBO programming (Game of … [Read more...] about HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
Disney, Twitch.tv and Others Added to Chromecast
Chromecast is enjoying increasing support from app developers, which is good news for those of us with Android devices and the desire to make them interact with our televisions. Thanks to recent updates, this capability has been added to: Twitch.tv, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, iHeartRadio, and DramaFever. What will you enjoy with these apps? With the three … [Read more...] about Disney, Twitch.tv and Others Added to Chromecast
Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Consumers have been enjoying Amazon Fire TV in the US since the launch in April of this year, but now the device is also available to those waiting eagerly in the UK. Plugging the small Fire TV box into your HDTV allows for you to instantly enjoy access to services like: Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Demand 5, Spotify, Sky News, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube, as well as low-cost … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Google TV Remote is Hideous
I love my Apple TV. I hate my Apple TV remote. I have taken its' name in vain on more than one occasion, usually about the time I've lost it yet again and I tear apart the couch trying to find that slippery silver sliver (say that three-times fast). As much as I hate that thing, the image shown by former Pixar employee, Randy Nelson, is believed to be the Google TV remote... … [Read more...] about Google TV Remote is Hideous
Apple TV Adds A&E, History Channel and Lifetime
Apple TV is expecting a major new hardware update in 2014 and the big rumor is that it will include iOS, which will allow companies to develop custom apps and games. Until then, we will have to settle for incremental additions whenever opportunity arises. Today, Apple unveiled three new channels with A&E, Lifetime and the History Channel. Starting today you can get your … [Read more...] about Apple TV Adds A&E, History Channel and Lifetime
How to Get the WWE Network on Apple TV Outside of the US
The WWE Network has launched today, that gives thousands of hours of PPV and original content. The service is flagged as US only, and if you want to watch it on your Apple TV there are a few things you have to do, other than subscribe to the service. Today, we are going to look at what you need to do to get it up and running. The first thing you need to do is open up the … [Read more...] about How to Get the WWE Network on Apple TV Outside of the US