This is the 3rd gen ATV without an App Store. It's pretty old by now, and not very enjoyable to use.
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Third-Generation Apple TV Losing Support for CBS All Access in Transition to Paramount+ Next Month
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ViacomCBS Streaming Subscribers Hit 17.9 Million, Pluto TV Reaches 28.4 Million Users
ViacomCBS released solid third-quarter earnings on Friday that showed signs of improvement in advertising sales and affiliate revenue as well as strong growth in its streaming operations.
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ViacomCBS released solid third-quarter earnings on Friday that showed signs of improvement in advertising sales and affiliate revenue as well as strong growth in its streaming operations.
Paid subscribers for CBS All Access and Showtime standalone streaming services have climbed to 17.9 million, up from the 13.5 million subs disclosed earlier this year. The company also said its ad-supported Pluto TV service has reached 28.4 monthly active users. Total streaming and digital revenue reached $636 million, up 56% from the year-ago frame.
ViacomCBS previously set a goal of amassing 25 million subscribers for Showtime and CBS All Access by the end of 2022.
I could buy a 3rd gen brand new less than 4.5 years ago yet now Apple wants such buyers to throw their HW in the trash? Yeah, that’s hilariou.
Yes another case where those who pirated got a longer sustainable, more transferable, quality product. And still the media companies wonder why it goes on...
Not that I’d do such a thing of course.
Not that I’d do such a thing of course.
Just ask Jon Prosser. He’s been saying Apple is sitting on a stockpile of refreshed Apple TVs with eminent release since March of last year.
Fact is no one knows. The 4K still is one of the most powerful streaming devices you can buy in 2021.
If people want to watch live local news and weather, why subscribe to one station/channel for $5.99/mo (limited commercials) or $9.99/mo (commercial free) when a digital antenna can be had for the one time price of as little as $30 and you'll be able to receive dozens and dozens of HD channels?
It's not Apple who's making the decision to no longer make the app available on 3rd gen Apple TV devices, it's CBS.
If you have an iOS device, you'll be able to use AirPlay to stream the Paramount+ content if you want. So it's not the end of the world.
Poorly done Star Trek? Discovery has been mostly good, season 1 was a bit rough but it got much better after (honestly that's not odd for Trek, the first season of TNG is mostly a garbage fire) and Lower Decks is just fantastic, a canon show dedicated to taking the piss out of Trek is pretty awesome, been enjoying it immensely. I haven't watched Picard so I can't comment there. The general ratings for the shows back up my thoughts too, so I know I'm in the majority on this. The new shows may not be your, er, cup of (earl grey, hot) tea, but they aren't poorly done.
I will give you that CBS All Access is seen basically as "the Star Trek streaming service" though, which is probably a big part of the rebranding.
Yes - for what, $60 brand new? It's ancient hardware that (not apple!) streamers don't want to support.
Move on.
And nothing of value was lost. CBS All Access was only ever a bargaining chip in retransmission fee negotiations. It was never a serious streaming play.
You could generally make the same statement for we Americans who are under 60. I guess I'm the exception that proves the rule.
ViacomCBS Streaming Subscribers Hit 17.9 Million, Pluto TV Reaches 28.4 Million Users
ViacomCBS released solid third-quarter earnings on Friday that showed signs of improvement in advertising sales and affiliate revenue as well as strong growth in its streaming operations.
ViacomCBS released solid third-quarter earnings on Friday that showed signs of improvement in advertising sales and affiliate revenue as well as strong growth in its streaming operations.
Paid subscribers for CBS All Access and Showtime standalone streaming services have climbed to 17.9 million, up from the 13.5 million subs disclosed earlier this year. The company also said its ad-supported Pluto TV service has reached 28.4 monthly active users. Total streaming and digital revenue reached $636 million, up 56% from the year-ago frame.
ViacomCBS previously set a goal of amassing 25 million subscribers for Showtime and CBS All Access by the end of 2022.
@Variety_Cynthia sure knows how to expand a press release into a full article 😛
<shrug> My ATV3's have more than paid for themselves by now. All these reductions in support are going to make me do is reduce streaming services, it's not going to make me pay for a new device or devices at this point. The ATV4 isn't something I want anything to do with.
I expect the main reason is for people completely in the Apple ecosystem (like myself). I also like the integration with my Mac via the Computers app as I store my media on a Drobo 5D connected to it.
I do have Roku built in to my TCL LCD television in the main room and it works nice enough that I have not bothered adding an Apple TV there, as well (my ATV 4K is on my LG OLED in my bedroom), but if Apple priced the 4th gen at like $99, I'd add it as I am interested in Apple Fitness+ and I do not have space in my bedroom to work out.
I'm hoping Apple does release a new model with an A12Z or A14X. On the most recent Dithering podcast, Ben Thompson thought if Apple does release this, they should release it with a real controller and sell it as a game console and call it "Apple Arcade". I like the idea, as it would help justify the price difference compared to streaming-only boxes like Roku, Chromecast and Amazon Fire and both PlayStation and XBOX have video streaming apps in addition to playing video games and both of those consoles have new digital-download-game-only models.
oh no, im happy
i would be happy to use that for a spare room in 2021 in thefuture, the G3 tv are great streaming devices!
im still using my Macbook air 2010 everyday running Mojave and photo editing galore!
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CBS - Wikipedia
The name "CBS" is an initialism of its former legal name that was used from 1928 to 1974, Columbia Broadcasting System.
Thanks for the correction. I shall amend my post.CBS - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
The name "CBS" is an initialism of its former legal name that was used from 1928 to 1974, Columbia Broadcasting System.
I thought it was Crime-drama Broadcasting System
CSI: This
CSI: That
NCIS: This
NCIS: That
Hawaii 5-0
S.W.A.T.
Magnum P.I.
The Equalizer
Seems that's what they're mostly known for.
As Craig Furgenson once put it... "The 'C' stands for Classic, and the 'BS', speaks for itself"
