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  • My Apple TV Prediction

    I wrapped up my three-part series on TV yesterday, and in case it wasn’t clear, my conclusion was a pretty specific prediction about the Apple TV: Imagine a $99 (or $129) “console” with an optional $49 controller and an App Store. That’s a lot of potential escapism, and a lot of user attention. It’s a lot…


  • The Jobs TV Does

    This is Part 3 of a three-part series on what changes, if any, may be coming to TV TV, as I have recounted in the last two articles, is as firmly entrenched as an incumbent can be. The idea that you can cut the cord and simply watch the shows you currently want to watch (unbundling)…


  • Steve Jobs on television

    I’ve written two pieces this week on television, with the intent of exploring what changes, if any, may be coming: The cord-cutting fantasy examined why cutting the cord yet keeping the shows you watch (i.e. unbundling) is unrealistic. Why TV has resisted disruption explored the strategic reasons why TV remains strong I’m working on Part 3,…