John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new style of Apple Events, and what Apple TV 4K upgrades would be best.
State of TV+ Content – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-29
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the current state of Apple TV+ content and ways to watch all the new things.
Apple TV+ and Smart TVs – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-23
Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Smart TVs and Apple TV+ and if you really need an Apple TV box anymore.
Apple Music Comes to Newer Samsung Smart TVs
Apple Music is coming to newer models of Samsung smart TVs. This is the first time Apple Music has appeared on a TV besides the Apple TV.
Smart TVs Send Your Private Data to Facebook, Netflix
Researchers conducted a study that found many smart TVs are sending your private data to Facebook and Netflix.
Smart Speakers Could Increase Your TV's Power Usage
If you use a smart speaker to wake up and control your TV, you could be adding an extra US$200/year on your electricity bill.
Samsung Deletes Tweet Warning of Smart TV Malware
This morning Samsung took to Twitter to warn of smart TV malware, and remaining customers to regularly do a virus scan.
YouTube TV on Apple TV, a Cord-Cutter's Dream
YouTube TV is a good-looking, national, nicely priced TV subscription service, with only a few minor limitations. And now the app is available for Apple TV. John investigates.
Smart 4K/UHD TVs Could Stop Apple TV Growth Cold
As 4K/UHD TVs become more and more popular, makers of Smart TVs need to add features to appeal to customers and reap decent profits. How will Apple TV be affected?
Tip: Stop Surveillance By Smart TVs from Vizio, Samsung, and LG
In light of the recent case against Vizio, an article by Consumer Reports gives details on how to stop your smart TV from spying on you with automatic content recognition. This works with television models from Vizio, Samsung and LG. Here’s how to stop the surveillance and protect your privacy.
iPhone Iris Scanner, Smart TV Privacy Tips - TMO Daily Observations 2017-02-10
Reports say the next iPhone will include an iris scanner for authentication, much like the current Touch ID sensor. John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s authentication technology plans (spoiler: Jeff thinks it isn’t iris scanning), plus John has some tips on protecting our privacy from smart TVs.
Vizio's Spying TVs, UAC iPhone Connectors - TMO Daily Observations 2017-02-07
Vizio just settled an FTC lawsuit for using their smart TVs to spy on customers. Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about Vizio collecting viewing data on users without permission and the settlement with the FTC. They also look at the UAC connector that’s going to let headphones connect to Lightning and USB-C.
