About Brad Gibson

Brad Gibson Brad is co-founder and editor-in-chief of BESTAppleTV.com. He has been a technology reporter since the late 1980s having previously worked for MacUser, MacFormat, and iCreate magazines, as well as MacNN.com, MacObserver.com, MacCentral.com, MacMinute.com, and Macworld.com. He hosted and produced the MacFormat This Week podcast for three years. He was also a reporter, editor, and producer for the Associated Press and United Press International.

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Apple TV users facing DirecTV Now 2.0 login issues; told to “hang tight”

May 18th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

Having problems logging in to DirecTV Now after the 2.0 update? You're being told to “hang tight” until issues are resolved.

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Tastemade, TYT Network join YouTube TV lineup today

May 18th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

YouTube TV is adding two new channels - the Tastemade and TYT Network - to its channel lineup today.

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AT&T plans $80-$90 ‘premium’ streaming service to replace DirecTV satellite

May 17th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

AT&T's CEO has revealed plans to launch a premium streaming version of its DirecTV satellite package in the U.S., separate from its existing DirecTV Now product.

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Sling TV boss: Local TV fees push consumers to “back from the dead” antennas

May 17th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

As far as Sling TV sees it, adding local network stations to its streaming service is a waste of money when consumers can buy and use a cheap, digital antennas for free programming.

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Your definitive Apple TV guide to Saturday’s royal wedding

May 17th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

It’s not every day there’s a royal wedding to see and there are lots of ways to watch it worldwide on your Apple TV. Here’s your definitive guide.

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Sling TV adds Revolt, Cinémoi to add-on packages

May 16th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

Streaming service Sling TV announced two new additions to its channel lineup...a music channel and a movie/entertainment/documentaries offering.

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What’s good and what could improve in DirecTV Now 2.0 for Apple TV

May 16th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

We're impressed with DirecTV Now 2.0 for Apple TV and not just with its Cloud DVR. It's the little things that stand out to us with a few ideas for improvements.

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DirecTV Now updates Apple TV app with 20-hour DVR; new look and feel

May 15th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

It's finally here! The new DirecTV Now for Apple TV users with 20 hours of free cloud DVR capability and the expected re-designed of its look and feel.

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With its German Apple TV debut, could Sky Q be UK-bound?

May 15th, 2018 | by Brad Gibson

German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland has launched its Apple TV app leading to speculation that a similar app could be in the U.K. to replace or stand alongside Sky's current Now TV service.