About Kirk Hiner

Kirk Hiner Kirk has been writing for the Apple web since 1997, having served as editor of Applelinks and the Technology Tell Apple Channel. He is also currently editor-in-chief of Public Access Gaming. Kirk lives with his wife and three children in small-town Ohio where the land is cheap and the air is (relatively) clean.

Author Archives: Kirk Hiner

Apps

Bring It! Lost in Harmony for Apple TV

April 25th, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

With one basic control change, Lost in Harmony—an emotionally compelling rhythm-based runner from Digixart Entertainment—could make a fantastic transition to tvOS.

Apps

STAGE Network debuts on Apple TV this October

April 23rd, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

STAGE Network will debut on Apple TV in October offering a variety of Broadway and theater programming. will offer theater fans scripted, variety and reality series programming, along with live theatre, documentaries, talk shows, concerts and Broadway shows, films, international theatre and more.

Hardware

BEST Apple TV accessories: TotalMount Siri Remote holder

April 21st, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

Tired of losing or scratching up your Apple TV Siri Remote? The TotalMount Siri Remote holder from Innovelis is a simple, inexpensive, non-invasive solution.

Hardware

Through April 30th, Apple will “GiveBack” for your old Apple TV

April 20th, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

Recycle your unused Apple TV (or other eligible products) with Apple between now and April 30th and the company will make a donation to Conservation International.

Apps

What’s new for Apple TV, April 19th, 2018

April 19th, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

Apple TV apps to help you slow down. Relax. Observe nature and meditate. Are you calm now? Good. Because here come all those annoying Minions and a bunch of Hungry Sharks to ruin your day.

Games

Zen Pinball gets two new Star Wars tables

April 18th, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

A Star Wars movie and a Star Wars location get the Zen Pinball treatment with the latest update from Zen Studios. I guess we now know what Luke was doing all that time.

Games

BEST Apple TV Games: Lichtspeer

April 17th, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

Ends up that chucking spears at penguin Vikings, stormdwarves, and hipster ice giants may be easier (and more enjoyable) on Apple TV than on iOS.

News

David Goyer and Josh Friedman adapting Isaac Asimov’s Foundation trilogy

April 14th, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

The creative forces behind movies such as "Batman Begins" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" are now showrunning a TV series adaptation of Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy for Apple.

Games

Apple TV-exclusive first-person shooter VAST is getting rebuilt

April 13th, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

Astrogun's Apple TV-exclusive, anime-inspired first-person shooter "VAST - Cosmic Treasure Hunters" will be getting a complete rebuild in May.

Apps

What’s new for Apple TV, April 12th, 2018

April 12th, 2018 | by Kirk Hiner

Whether you miss football, late-night UHF movies, Persian music or the spectacular views of Hawaii, there are new and updated Apple TV apps available to fill the emptiness. Check them out!