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New and Much Improved Apple TV Steve Jobs unveiled a new version of Apple TV at the Apple press event on Wednesday. The new device is smaller than it’s predecessor and will only deliver rentals, including 99-cent TV shows from News Corp. and the Walt Disney Co. The device also connects with Netflix and online Continue Reading →

Will Disney Go Dark on TWC? The Walt Disney Company and Time Warner Cable have made significant progress regarding their programming fee negotiations. People close to the talks report that online video is the major source of dispute. If an agreement is not made before midnight this Wednesday, ABC local, ESPN and some Disney channels Continue Reading →

On this episode of Digital Life: The new iPhone 4 is out. Does your cat tweet? Has Disney reinvented movie tickets? And, what’s the best way to guard against clickjacking on Facebook? Plus I’ll discuss how AT&T‘s new data plan pricing will change your phone bill with wired.com’s John Abell. Pepsi’s, Bonin Bough and I Continue Reading →

June 2, 2010 – Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Twitter For Cats: Does your cat tweet? It will soon. Sony Computer Science Labs exhibited a new lifelogging device for cats. It’s got a camera, a GPS and other sensors that allow your cat to archive random events throughout the day. When Continue Reading →

Today’s most interesting stories in technology, media and entertainment: Beware if your Twitter friends start tweeting diet advice at you.  Some hackers are sending direct messages and tweets saying “I lost 20 lbs in 2 weeks!” and “Check out this diet I tried, it works!.” If you get a message, do not click it. Seriously. Continue Reading →

Google debuted its new social feature Google Buzz yesterday. As expected it allows GMail users to share links and updates, as well as locations with contacts. Google hopes that users will take advantage of the “new world inside of Gmail” as “there has always been a giant social network beneath” the email client. Sports Illustrated Continue Reading →

If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. Hulu is considering charging users for access to popular shows. While the joint venture between NBC, Fox and Disney has grown to popularity by allowing users to stream television shows for free online, it may start charging users $4.99 a month Continue Reading →

If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. As Apple’s scheduled event nears, sources now say that not only will Apple reveal its long awaited tablet, but also a new iPhone OS. Apple is tauting the event with the slogan “come see our latest creation.” While the long rumored Continue Reading →

If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. The FCC is abuzz about Verizon’s new $350 cancellation fee. Verizon claims that the $350 fee is due to the fact that the devices that carry the excessive fee are expensive devices that cost the company more, hence the fees. However, Continue Reading →

If you are having trouble viewing our video player, check out MediaBytes on YouTube. The FCC is abuzz about Verizon’s new $350 cancellation fee. Verizon claims that the $350 fee is due to the fact that the devices that carry the excessive fee are expensive devices that cost the company more, hence the fees. However, Continue Reading →