Episode 40: 40: When The Hobby Light Goes Off

John Siracusa and Dan Benjamin discuss what it's going to take for Apple to field a television product that's finally something more than a "hobby." Attached box vs. full TV set, apps vs. channels vs. a la carte purchases, direct deals with content owners vs. additional layers of middlemen (e.g., Netflix). So many possibilities, but all of them difficult. Links for this episode:Here’s why Apple’s TV needs to be an actual television, and not just a cheap add-on box – SplatF4K resolution - WikipediaNesting dolls comic"I'd like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use." - Steve JobsAn iCloud conflict resolution dialog box in Pages on the iPadScreen resolution, viewing distance, and screen size chartWhat's Really Next for Apple in Television - NYTimes.comSponsored by Squarespace and TinyLetter.