Review: Apple TV 4K (3d gen, 2022) Updated

In early 2019, I published an article about the hardware and software functionality that I hoped the next version of the Apple TV would include. In May of 2022, Apple finally released the third generation Apple TV 4K. We upgraded our seven Apple TVs, to this latest model. And, here is my review of the 2022 Apple TV 4K’s capabilities. Continue reading Review: Apple TV 4K (3d gen, 2022) Updated

Review: Apple TV 4K (2d gen, 2021) Updated

In early 2019, I published an article about the hardware and software functionality that I hoped the next version of the Apple TV would include. In May of 2021, Apple finally released the second generation Apple TV 4K. We upgraded our seven Apple TVs, to this latest model. And, here is my review of the new Apple TV 4K’s capabilities. Continue reading Review: Apple TV 4K (2d gen, 2021) Updated

How To: ATSC 3.0 & the HDHomeRun QUATRO 4K Updated

Overview The next generation of over-the-air broadcast television is based on the ATSC 3.0 standard, branded NextGen TV. The ATSC 3.0 standard includes support for ultra high resolution (i.e. 4K) video with high dynamic range (HDR) as well as support for 7.2+4 channel audio. Additionally, the ATSC 3.0 standard includes new datacasting capabilities. To receive ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, you will need either a new TV … Continue reading How To: ATSC 3.0 & the HDHomeRun QUATRO 4K Updated

My Wish List for the Next Apple TV & tvOS Updated

It has been about two years since the Apple TV 4K was released, the average time between Apple TV refreshes. So, it is timely to consider what comes next. This is my wish list for the successor to the Apple TV 4K, as well as improvements to tvOS. It’s what I would build were I the product owner of Apple TV. As a videophile, I overindex on features like video and audio quality. However, my suggestions also are based on our family’s initial experiences with Apple’s new gaming service, Apple Arcade. Continue reading My Wish List for the Next Apple TV & tvOS Updated