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Steam Link lets you play PC games on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV

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Steam Link’s first big update is great for controller users.
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You can now play your PC game library anywhere around your home without being weighed down by a chunky gaming laptop. The official Steam Link app lets you enjoy your favorite Steam games on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

You’ll be able to play with a Steam Controller, MFi controller, or a range of other gamepads supported by Steam.

Apple adds Octavia Spencer TV show to growing lineup

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Octavia Spencer is bringing her talents to Apple's TV team.
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Reese Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine has scored its third TV deal with Apple’s original video content creation team.

Apple has officially ordered one season of “Are You Sleeping,” which will feature Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer in the starring role.

Apple will ‘blow past’ $1 billion budget for original TV shows

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Apple now has 12 original TV shows on its slate.
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Apple could debut its original TV content as early as March 2019, a new report claims.

And, while previous reports have pegged Apple’s overall budget as $1 billion for original TV programming, the company will supposedly “blow well past that figure” in total spending on content.

Apple hires Hannibal producer to oversee original TV content

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Apple has recruited another high level executive to oversee TV production.
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Apple has added yet another high level executive to its ranks to join the company’s growing Worldwide Video Programming division.

Carol Trussell has been hired to serve as Apple’s new Head of Production. She previously worked at Gaumont Television where she oversaw production on various series including Narcos, Hannibal, Hemlock Grove and F is for Family.

Kevin Durant scores TV show deal with Apple

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Eddy Cue is a huge fan of Kevin Durant (not pictured here) and the Golden State Warriors.
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The life of Kevin Durant is set to be the inspiration for Apple’s next major TV show.

Apple has been scooping up TV shows like crazy the last few months and the latest project to get the iPhone maker’s thumbs up is a show that will explore Durant’s early life along with the world of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball the players, families and coaches involved.

Big Sick creators write funny immigration TV series for Apple

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Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon are writing a TV show for Apple.
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Immigration is one of the hottest issues in Washington D.C. this week and with a little help from Apple, the issue is about to take over Hollywood too.

Apple is developing yet another original TV show called Little America that’s being written by Silicon Valley star Kumail Nanjiani and his partner Emily V. Gordon.

How to connect HomePod to your Apple TV

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HomePod makes a great soundbar for your Apple TV.
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Apple’s HomePod is a smart speaker, but primarily it’s just a very good speaker. Siri is the (often frustrating) icing on possibly the best AirPlay speaker around.

Because the HomePod creates a wide stereo audio image, it’s also going to be great for watching movies. Today we’ll see how to hook up your HomePod to your Apple TV. Spoiler: It’s easy.