Analyst: Apple Ready to Lead In the Digital Living Room

Mr. Munster estimates there are about 110 million iTunes users – the key market for AppleTV. In comparison, there are only about 12 million Windows Media Center users, even though the software is pre-installed on about 23 million PCs. Based on those figures, Apple already has a 10x head start over Microsoft in gaining control…

Podcast - Weekly Roundup: Movie Downloads Diversify

Direct Link: MP3 Version Apple gets control of a critical digital distribution patent — or at least, a critical sounding patent. Also, BitTorrent goes legit. Whaaah? This week’s Context Machine looks at the movie industry’s move to digital downloads. In the Product Roundup, hear three condenser mics compared, including the Behringer B-1. The Weekly Roundup…

Hidden Dimensions - Apple's Magic Sauce for Home Theater

“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” — Albert Einstein There you have it. Apple has thrown down the gauntlet with the iTunes Store, movies and the code-named “iTV.” Even so, a lot of analysts and competitors still seem confused about Apple’s prospects in the movie download business. From…

Apple Waiting on 802.11n to Deliver iTV?

Apple CEO Steve Jobs broke tradition on Tuesday when he discussed an upcoming product, code-named iTV, months before its release, leading some to speculate why it isn’t ready now. After all, it was on display after the event at Yerba Buena Gardens, although no information was given out beyond the basic specs Mr. Jobs covered…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #56: Remote Madness and Control Issues

Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For June 6th, 2006 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael, aka Computernap!). For this 6/6/6 show, John and Dave talk about controlling your Mac from remote (and other Macs, too!). Apple Remote Desktop, Timbuktu, and pcAnywhere are covered along with free…

Miglia Now Shipping Alchemy TV Card

Miglia Technology today announced the Alchemy TV card. Featuring a high performance Philips tuner and full QuickTime support, AlchemyTV lets you watch TV in full screen mode and listen to FM radio on your PowerMac. Your favourite TV program can even be recorded to your hard drive in the format of your choice. Features: Captures…