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Review - Two Months with Sony Playstation Vue

We've been using Sony's Playstation Vue television service for a bit more than two months. Last Sunday, we had two families over to watch the Super Bowl. No one had any idea that we were using a streaming TV service. That is high praise indeed.

Seven Years Ago Today - Steve Jobs' iPad Keynote

Seven years ago today, Steve Jobs invited Apple fans to to "come see our latest creation". He showed us the iPad, and almost immediately, it seemed familiar. In fact, it seemed as though the thing had always existed. It's hard to believe that we've only had iPads for seven years.

Siri Remote Touchpad Problems - Resolved?

Just like that, we seem to have solved the issues with the Siri Remote on our primary AppleTV. I'm guessing that the problem lay with the AppleTV itself, and not the Siri Remote.

Apple Siri Remote - Touchpad Problems?

We recently made the decision to become cord-cutters, cancelling DirecTV. Now, we have Sony Playstation Vue (and DirecTV NOW) through our Apple TVs. And so far, so good! Until the primary Siri remote just.... stopped... working.

To Move Forward, Apple Should Embrace Its Past

People love Apple. That's a strong statement, and I mean it in a very real sense. I don't mean to say that ALL people actually love Apple - but many do. And that is unique. 

Apple Watch Sport Gold with Black Leather Loop

Merry Christmas from AAAD! Last year, I got an Apple Watch Sport. (The gold one, with the blue Sport strap.) No Apple Watch Series 2 (or even Series 1) for me this year.... I'm going to be sticking with my original Apple Watch Sport for a while.  That said, the Gold Sport really dresses up nicely with the Apple Black Leather Loop.

Free AppleTV with 3 months of DirecTV Now! (Or, $105 AppleTV!)

This is a really, really good deal.  Even if you don't want DirecTV Now.