Apple’s plans for a magical new TV remote, this week on The CultCast

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This week: For years Apple has reportedly been working their magic on the worst device in every home—the remote control. And now, with a rumored new Apple TV on the the horizon, we’ll tell you why an Apple-hewn controller could be its flagship feature. Plus: how to create your own Apple Watch band; how to share your digital heartbeat with other lonely Apple Watch wearers; and we vote on our favorite new gadgets on an all-new Faves ’N Raves.

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This week’s links

Lonely Apple Watch buyers turn to the Internet to share their heartbeats

How to add your own custom band to Apple Watch

How third-party bands are allowed to work with Apple Watch

Apple’s aggressive music ambitions draw DOJ scrutiny

Patents suggest Apple TV wand full of Cupertino magic

Apple is planning to launch its new TV box this summer

Help us pick this week’s Faves N Raves winner at Facebook.com/thecultcast

  • Leander – HiRise for Apple Watch – $49
  • Buster – Capture Pro camera clip from peak designs – $80
  • Erfon – Vanguard Alta Pro 263 AT tripod – $150

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