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Are cable channels coming to Apple TV?

Wall Street Journal :: Apple Inc. is in talks with some of the biggest U.S. cable operators about letting consumers use an Apple device as a set-top box for live television and other content, according to people familiar with the matter.

A report by [exclusive subscriber content] Jessica E. Vascellaro | Shlini Ramachandran, online.wsj.com

Who? - Discussed here as well Bloomberg News (video)

Hulu app finally lands on Apple TV

VentureBeat | Washington Post :: Apple rolled out a software update for its Apple TV set-top box Tuesday that includes a new app for Hulu.

What took so long? - A report by VentureBeat | www.washingtonpost.com

TV brands hope to profit off smart TV alliances

Digitimes :: TV brands hope to profit off smart TVs during the second half of the year by continuing to increase value-added functions as well as by forming a smart TV alliance, according to industry sources.

Continue to read Julian Ho | Wlex Wolfgram, www.digitimes.com

Apple TV launches in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam

MacRumors :: Alongside the launch of iTunes Store music and movie content in twelve new Asian countries yesterday, Apple has also begun selling the Apple TV in several of these markets. A review of Apple's online stores for the region reveals that the Apple TV is now available in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Continue to read Eric Slivka, www.macrumors.com

Leaked iOS 6 beta for Apple TV hints at apps, finally

CNET :: One rumor that didn't quite pan out following Apple's World Wide Developers Conference earlier this month, was that Apple would roll out a way for developers to make apps for its $99 set top box. However a new beta version of iOS for Apple's TV box suggests that idea may still be alive and well in Cupertino.

Continue to read Josh Lowensohn, news.cnet.com

Brightcove readies publishers for Apple TV with release of 'dual screen solution'

Beet.TV :: While the utility of the highly anticipated new Apple TV is a matter of considered speculation, what is clear is that it will be app-based and publishers need to get ready for the new platform, says Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Brightcove, in this inteview with Beet.TV.

Watch the interview - Andy Plesser, www.beet.tv

The Wall Street Journal “cannot generate enough video streams” to meet advertising demand

Niemanlab :: The latest in WSJ Live’s video line-up is an early-morning news, business, and finance show called Asia Today. - A couple of weeks ago, Raju Narisetti, managing editor for The Wall Street Journal’s Digital Network, told Niemanlab that despite the newspaper’s big jump into video — more than four hours of live video per day, some 1,500 videos per month, accessible across 18 digital platforms like iPads, iPhones, desktops, YouTube, Apple TV, etc. — there’s still a hunger for more.

Risks & Challenges - Continue to read Adrienne LaFrance, www.niemanlab.org

Loewe denies rumors that Apple plans to buy the company

Update Heise.de :: "Der Fernsehgeräte-Spezialist Loewe hat einen amerikanischen Bericht über ein angebliches Kaufangebot von Apple zurückgewiesen." - German news service Heise reported that a company spokesperson for the German TV maker Loewe has today officially denied rumors. Details here (in German).

AppleInsider :: Apple is said to be negotiating to acquire Loewe AG, a manufacturer and distributor of televisions, audio components and integrated entertainment systems, with a final decision expected to be announced by the end of this week.

Continue to read Daniel Eran Dilger, www.appleinsider.com

Apple of your iTV is in view

New York Post :: Apple is preparing to produce its highly anticipated TV product called Apple iTV, China Daily reported recently. In an interview published by the Chinese newspaper, Terry Gou, the chairman of Apple-supplier Foxconn, said the electronics maker is preparing to contribute to manufacturing efforts for the new Apple TV set.

Continue to read NewsCore, www.nypost.com

Apple said to have discussed Epix movie app for Apple TV

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Washington Post :: Apple held talks to let subscribers of the Epix movie channel watch films on its $99 set-top box, according to an executive familiar with the matter. The sides discussed allowing Apple to stream films to existing Epix subscribers through an app that would be installed on Apple TV,

Continue to read Edmund Lee | Cliff Edwards, www.washingtonpost.com