Video: LG’s Smart TV connected to a floppy disk and original Macintosh keyboard and mouse
An iDB fan attempts to connect a USB floppy disk and the original Macintosh keyboard and mouse to LG’s Smart TV. Will it work?
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FlixRatings for Netflix augments the Netflix app’s rating system
If you’re a Netflix user and you also happen to have a jailbroken handset at your disposal, then you should check out a new jailbreak tweak called FlixRatings for Netflix.
Disney+ will stream on the most popular devices at launch, including iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with support for IAPs and the TV app
Disney+ will stream on the most popular devices at launch, including your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, with full support for Apple’s TV app and the In-App Purchase mechanism.
Vizio releases software updates bringing AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to SmartCast TVs dating back to 2016
Vizio’s new SmartCast 3.0 software packs in support for Apple’s Airplay 2 and HomeKit and provides backwards compatibility for the company’s TV sets dating back to 2016.
Apple TV+ is reportedly spending $15 million per episode on the sci-fi drama “See”
Apple is sparing no expense on its video programming, with some of its eye-catching shows reportedly costing as much to produce for a season as a big-budget movie.
AirBeamTV mirrors your iOS or macOS device to a TV without Apple TV [sponsor]
With the AirBeamTV app on your iOS or macOS device, you can share your screen and cast content onto your television whether you have a Roku, Chromecast, or Amazon FireTV.
Vizio launches 2019 TV lineup, AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support is coming in the summer
Vizio’s new 2019 TV lineup is now available at retailers. Support for Apple’s HomeKit platform and AirPlay 2 media-beaming technology is coming early in the summer.
HBO, EPIX, Cinemax and other subscription channels have been added to Apple’s TV app
Aside from HBO, other content providers have been added to the Apple TV Channels feature, including Cinemax and EPIX.
macOS 10.15 will bring standalone Marzipan-built apps for Music, Podcasts, TV & Books
Apple might be finally splitting up iTunes into distinct applications, with freshly discovered evidence strongly suggesting standalone apps for Music, Podcasts and TV in the next major update to macOS, plus an overhaul of the Books app with support for audiobooks.
Apple announces new Apple TV channels à la carte option along with redesigned TV app
In addition to its new Apple TV+ service, Apple also shared some other big announcements today regarding its TV strategy: a new à la carte offering it’s calling “channels” and a redesigned TV app that will support over 150 streaming apps and offer recommendations of new content to watch based on your interests.
Apple to preview original video content at March event
Apple is going to offer the first glimpse at its original content during its March event, reports Variety. Citing sources familiar with the company’s plans, the outlet says we could see clips of multiple shows, including the untiled drama set behind the scenes of a network news morning show starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell.
HomeKit support for Smart TVs shown in action
A developer’s managed to add his Smart TV to the Home app on the iOS 12.2 beta by hacking the HomeKit protocol. Here are all the Smart TV controls he was able to discover.
