Redbox announces new On Demand service w/ Apple TV app launching in ‘coming weeks’

- Dec. 13th 2017 5:11 pm PT

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Update: Redbox now says the Apple TV app will be ready in the coming weeks. In a statement to BestAppleTV.com:

“Currently, consumers can use Airplay with Apple TV to watch rented or purchased content,” company spokeswoman Kate Brennan told BESTAppleTV.com. “An Apple TV app is launching in the coming weeks.”

Redbox today officially launched its streaming video on-demand service. Originally known for its rental kiosks, Redbox has suffered from stagnant growth as streaming video has become many people’s go-to for consuming content. The new Redbox On Demand service is accessible via iOS and Apple TV…

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9to5Toys Last Call: Automatic driving assistant for iOS $80, Belkin iPad Air keyboard case $37, LG 50″ LED HDTV $450, more

- Aug. 11th 2014 9:00 am PT

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

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GeckoEye is a mini solar powered surveillance cam that can be mounted “anywhere”
Automatic: Your Smart Driving Assistant for iOS $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
Belkin QODE Keyboard Cases: iPad Air $37 (Reg. $80), iPad 4 $40 (Reg. $70), more
HDTVs: LG 50″ 1080p: $450 (Orig. $800), Seiki 65″ 4K: $999 (Reg. $2000), more
Blue Microphones Yeti USB condenser mic (silver) $75 shipped (Reg. $98+)
ThinkGeek 20% off sitewide with no minimum purchase
MEElectronics Air-Fi Metro2 AF72 Bluetooth in-ear headphones $60 (Reg. up to $100)

Philips Syntia Cappuccino Machine: $400 shipped http://t.co/pLz4eAIgT3 4/5 Amazon Reviews https://t.co/1YBdk5ON1Y pic.twitter.com/dNy2ooS7rw

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 11, 2014

iPad deals:

iPad Air from $399 ($100 off)
iPad mini w/ Retina display from $350 ($50 off) or from $300 w/ .edu ($100 off)

MacBook Air deals:

New 13.3-inch MacBook Air 4GB/128GB: $750 w/.EDU email ($250 off/$850 w/o)
Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Air 1.3GHz Haswell/4GB RAM/256GB SSD: $949 (orig. $1,299)

Get a free Redbox game and movie rental

Receive 30% off 3 books purchased at Amazon. Enter "BUY3GET30" at checkout (up to $10 total savings) http://t.co/YzD35mV23B

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 9, 2014

Other new deals:

TuneUp: Clean, Artwork up, de-dupe & Organize Your iTunes Music Collection: $20 (60% off) https://t.co/UiiDdl56nY pic.twitter.com/bKwfIBcIdm

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 9, 2014

New! Mountek nGroove Snap 2 car mount for smartphones & tablets $19 (orig. $40)
New! Games/Apps: CARROT Alarm FREE, Turtle Beach headsets $35+, iOS freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: Mophie iPhone Juice Pack: $39, 4′ MFi Lightning cable: $8, more
New! Urge Basics Sound Brick Bluetooth speaker $30 (Reg. up to $70)
New! Home Deals: Up to 50% off name brand vacuums, up to 70% off at JCPenney, more
New! Lenovo IdeaPad 11.6-Inch Touchscreen Chromebook $300 shipped (Reg. $330+)

Automatic: Your Smart Driving Assistant for iOS/Android $90 shipped (Reg. $100) http://t.co/ioFlCLTeEw http://t.co/Qk78i7VuwU

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 11, 2014

More tech deals still alive:

MEElectronics Air-Fi Runaway AF32 Bluetooth Headphones: $40 shipped (orig. $100)
Case Logic Anthracite Berkley 14″ laptop & tablet backpack $22 shipped (orig. $60)
Monitors: Dell 21.5″ $115 (orig. $200), LG 23″ w/ HDMI $125 (orig. $200)
JBL SB 300 2.1-channel soundbar w/ 150-watt sub $199 shipped (orig. $500), more
Sony Bluetooth NFC Wireless Portable Speaker (refurb) $55 shipped (orig. $199), more
Logitech Accessories: UE 4000 ‘phones $18, iPad keyboard Cases, more
Anki Drive Starter Kit, iOS-controlled killer robot car racing game $150 (Reg. $200)
LifeProof nüüd drop/waterproof iPad mini case $30 shipped (orig. $120)
Clear tasks and reminders app up to 60% off: Mac $5 (Reg. $10), iOS $2 (Reg. $5)
TP-LINK AV600 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $60 shipped (Reg. $95)
APC back-up power supply deals: up to 50% off top-rated products
Aduro MFi certified Lightning cables (multiple colors): 3-feet $8, 6-feet $11, 10-feet $13

Home/fashion/sports:

Reebok Back to School coupon: take $25 off orders of $90 or more (up to 28% savings)
Fashion: Kenneth Cole men’s suits $100 (orig. $350), extra 30-50% off Lucky Brand, more
Timbuk2 Spin Messenger Bag $28 shipped (Reg. $69)
Home Deals: Black & Decker Lithium handheld vac $68 (Reg. $80), much more

New products/ongoing promos:

Jabra Stealth Bluetooth headset goes next level with Siri and Google Now control
1Password app sale: iOS $9.99 (Reg. $19), Mac $34.99 (Reg. $50)
Target appears likely to reboot its $199 iPad mini sale later this month
Sketchbook painting and drawing apps for iPhone and iPad go free for the first time ever
Timex introduces its ‘no phone required’ Ironman GPS One+ smartwatch
Navdy HUD may finally make it safe to tweet and drive, save 40% when you preorder
Notifyr app goes free (Reg. $4), receive iOS notifications on your Mac
IK Multimedia launches the new iRig Mic HD for iOS and Mac/PC
IGN makes Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 2 its free iOS game of the month

Android/Microsoft/misc tech:

Google Play Summer Sale up to 85% off: Deus Ex, Gangstar Vegas, Final Fantasy, more
Acer 11.6-inch C720 Chromebook (Refurb) $130 shipped (Reg. $199 new)
Samsung Galaxy Battery Clearance on Amazon, prices start at $6 Prime shipped
HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer $150 shipped (Reg. $180)
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)

Redbox Instant by Verizon iOS app live on App Store as $8/month streaming service launches in private beta

Jordan Kahn

- Dec. 19th 2012 8:41 am PT

@JordanKahn

Apps Verizon Netflix Warner Bros EPIX

Verizon and Redbox confirmed on the official Redbox Instant Twitter account that the new unlimited streaming service is rolling out gradually starting today. The $8-per-month Netflix competitor will provide unlimited streaming and four physical DVD or Blu-ray rentals ($9 a month for Blu-ray) and will be available through the browser as well as mobile apps. A Redbox Instant by Verizon iOS app for iPhone and iPad is already available on the App Store. There is also a free one-month trial included.

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It is unclear what kind of content deals are in place for streaming, but we do know the service will offer content from Warner Bros., and EPIX.

If you’re interested in taking advantage of the service today, you’ll have to sign up for the private beta on the Redbox Instant website.

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Analyst: Apple could use ‘iTV’ moniker for HDTV, partner with carriers for programming

Jordan Kahn - Feb. 6th 2012 10:54 am PT

Apple’s rumored HDTV might be called the iTV, according to a new report from Bloomberg citing Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek. In a note to clients this morning, Misek also claimed Apple might buy licenses for programming through possible partnerships with Verizon and AT&T and could “leverage content into a YouTube-like model” by taking […]