Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Audio / Video
  3. News

New Apple TV update offers CNBC and FOX NOW, requires authentication

Mike Flacy
By

apple-appletv
Image used with permission by copyright holder
Rolled out earlier today as a content expansion, Apple has added two new video applications to the Apple TV set-top box. Both requiring authentication through a premium cable service provider, the two new channels on the Apple TV interface are business news network CNBC as well as an on-demand service called FOX NOW for programming on the FOX channel. As noted by Apple enthusiast site 9to5Mac, the CNBC channel includes business related programming such as ‘Restaurant Startup’ and ‘The Profit’ while the FOX NOW application offers access to shows such as ’24: Live Another Day’, ‘Gang Related’, ‘Masterchef’ and ‘Cosmos: A Space Odyssey’.

Similar to premium services like Hulu Plus, both applications will offer programming the day after new episodes air on television. In addition, full seasons of new television series will be available through the application as the Fall 2014 television season starts and progresses through the new year. This could be a small competitive advantage over a service like Hulu Plus, assuming FOX restricts when Hulu can offer a new episode of a television program.

24-live-another-day
Image used with permission by copyright holder

In addition to the FOX NOW application, an FXNOW application is expected to arrive on the Apple TV in the coming future. When this application is available, Apple TV users will likely be able to access the full library of ‘The Simpsons’ episodes as well as programming such as ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’, ‘Sons of Anarchy’, ‘Justified’ and ‘Archer’.

Recommended Videos

Of course, Apple has yet to announce a hardware revision for the popular set-top box. It’s possible that Apple will update the internal hardware to offer a faster user interface on par with the Roku 3 or Amazon’s Fire TVt. Assuming a revision to the hardware is still on track for a 2014 release, it’s possible that Apple will stick with an early September launch to coincide with the anniversary of the 2nd revision to the hardware. That would also position the Apple TV launch away from the rumored launch of the iPhone 6 while still making the set-top box available for the holiday shopping season.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Mike Flacy
Mike Flacy
Contributing Editor
By day, I'm the content and social media manager for High-Def Digest, Steve's Digicams and The CheckOut on Ben's Bargains…
NordVPN tries to scare you into using its new Apple TV app
NordVPN app listing on Apple TV.

As we've written previously, tvOS 17 opened the floodgates for VPNs to run on Apple TV hardware. And the major players are all on board, along with some you've likely never heard of because not everyone has a huge marketing budget. First it was ExpressVPN, and today NordVPN has announced its availability.

Whereas some companies tout a VPN's ability to let you watch content that's not available in your country — literally by routing your network traffic through another country — NordVPN is going with scare tactics in promoting its virtual private network on Apple TV.

Read more
The tvOS 17.2 update is now available with redesigned TV app
Apple TV tvOS 17.2 update screen.

It's update day in Apple land. And in addition to the new hotness that is iOS 17.2 for phones and tablets, and MacOS 14.2 Sonoma for, uh, Macs, we also have tvOS 17.2 for Apple TV.

We've been running the beta track for a little while now and already have talked about updates to the sidebar in the TV app, as well as new functionality for the Siri button on the remote control. And they're still there, which is good.

Read more
How to turn off the Apple TV app’s auto-play previews on an Apple TV
How to turn of auto-play previews on Apple TV.

Apple TV — the hardware — is one of the best streaming devices money can buy, giving you access to your favorite streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video, as well as apps, games, and more. But another reason one might use the Apple TV device is for the Apple TV app itself. Not only is it the hub from which you access the Apple TV+ streaming service and all its original movies, TV shows, and live sports, it can also act as an an aggregator to help you find shows and movies on your other services.

If you do use the Apple TV app, you might find the auto-play video previews that show up on the Apple TV home page or in the Apple TV app itself really annoying. First, If your sound is up, they can kick in and startle you. Plus, maybe you just want to scroll at your own pace and don't like having content served up to you. Also, if you have small kids sitting waiting for you to return with the popcorn for movie night, you don't want them exposed to previews for scary content like The Enfield Poltergeist. Or worse ... The Morning Show.

Read more