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Change These Apple TV Settings Now — My Favorite New tvOS 26 Features! | One More Thing

The Apple TV 4K is more than just a box for streaming shows. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how to get the most of the new features in tvOS 26 and what’s coming soon in a December update. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Apple TV 4K *CNET may get a…

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December 5, 2025

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The Apple TV 4K is more than just a box for streaming shows. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how to get the most of the new features in tvOS 26 and what’s coming soon in a December update.

You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below
Apple TV 4K
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The Best Features You’re Not Using on Apple’s TV Box

0:00 tvOS 26.2 Updates Coming Soon
0:44 New Apple TV Sing Karaoke App
2:10 FaceTime on Apple TV 4k With tvOS 26
3:43 New Apple TV Screen Savers
4:41 Change these Apple TV settings now

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@sarid246

December 5, 2025 at 10:07 am

Apple TV the beat streamer

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@Thatboyravel

December 5, 2025 at 10:20 am

Apple TV is the best streaming box & Apples most underrated product!

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@sagarkalasa

December 5, 2025 at 10:23 am

Another CNET video and to no ones surprise its featuring an Apple product

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- @sewing1
  
  December 5, 2025 at 6:01 pm
  
  Yes it’s not surprising because this is the weekly One More Thing video about Apple.
  
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@desmondstallworth2934

December 5, 2025 at 10:55 am

Eternal champions is a sleeper hit

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@Michael-YYZ

December 5, 2025 at 10:58 am

@5:43: Finally we know who the lucky bloke is!

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@astronomyguru9562

December 5, 2025 at 11:06 am

I just got a new TV, and was able to set my homepods to be the TV speakers even when not using Apple TV, even though I had to change some settings IN Apple TV to enable it.

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@tpop3723

December 5, 2025 at 11:41 am

Someone needs Ritalin.

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- @MarkAntony1481
  
  December 5, 2025 at 6:45 pm
  
  😂
  
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@stevelongbeach5290

December 5, 2025 at 11:47 am

Have you figured out a way for your Apple TV to show your Google photos as your screensaver?

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@DKZAudio

December 5, 2025 at 12:25 pm

Literally, 4 days ago, I turned on my TCL Roku TV. I was “greeted” by a full screen user terms and agreement update, it could not be skipped or bypassed. I read it. In order for me (owner and payment provider for said tv) to continue using my tv from this point forward, I am required to agree to content tracking. I think about it. I decide to accept because, well I only use my Apple TV as an input device, but how long until they can monitor the inputs and what is actually on the screen?

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- @BridgetCarey
  
  December 5, 2025 at 2:32 pm
  
  Gah I’m sorry. I refuse to connect my LG TV to the Internet and it keeps asking me to update the software but I never will.
  
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@blola4304

December 5, 2025 at 12:45 pm

I enjoy your content. Thank you very much.

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@pantsuck11

December 5, 2025 at 12:49 pm

Did Apple pay you guys too make this?

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@michael-4k4000

December 5, 2025 at 1:11 pm

My Apple speakers were set as AirPlay to default speakers for the last seven years. What are you talking about Willis? I’m not even sure why I’m listening to this.

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- @BridgetCarey
  
  December 5, 2025 at 2:30 pm
  
  It worked consistently for things like HomePods but some folks found that their other speakers kept needing to be reset as the main speaker.
  
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@michael-4k4000

December 5, 2025 at 1:12 pm

OK again Apple TV has been able to connect PlayStation controllers or Xbox controllers or other brands for years now many many years. These are not new functions new features. Nothing’s new here go away. Nothing to sit here.

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@NishanthM11

December 5, 2025 at 1:20 pm

I love the blue couch, where did you buy it ? Is der a like I can check it out ?? 2:16

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@bequia2009

December 5, 2025 at 1:49 pm

But you have only one microphone, no Duett singing 😢

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@GoogleVideoMan

December 5, 2025 at 2:14 pm

My favorite thing about Apple TV is how on the home page in watch history I have all of my shows from every streaming service lined up. It makes it super convenient to keep up with everything I’m watching.

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@finalcutgod

December 5, 2025 at 3:01 pm

Snoopy Apple TV screensaver is going to be the moat for the coming years.

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- @ashdjones
  
  December 5, 2025 at 9:15 pm
  
  /junkpile/jobshates/mostdogs/snoopymisc/faq.haha
  
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@JeffPom

December 5, 2025 at 3:19 pm

“Any STRANGE photos with company around…” 😂😂😂

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@Hof79905

December 5, 2025 at 4:40 pm

I love Bridget’s facial expressions when she is being very emphatic.

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@mikewolf5367

December 5, 2025 at 5:16 pm

I love these “at home” videos of the CNET editors ❤ testing stuff out like real people.

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@lordwarcraft666

December 5, 2025 at 5:20 pm

Waiting to Bridget get her brain out with the new Robosen Soundwave robot video (:

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@MarkAntony1481

December 5, 2025 at 6:43 pm

Boo hoo, it didn’t have breeder parental controls

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@Gilster85

December 5, 2025 at 6:46 pm

Bridget’s daughter is singing/rapping to Gangster’s Paradise! What a G!!!! 🎤😎🎶

edit: And her little baby son is wearing a Run DMC onesie? OMG, this is the coolest family!!!!!!

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@CNET

December 5, 2025 at 6:58 pm

Read more at CNET: The Best Features You’re Not Using on Apple’s TV Box

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@MiKE_CCCLXV

December 5, 2025 at 8:11 pm

I knew Bridget wasn’t going to put a case on her phone! I bet she didn’t install a screen protector, either! Don’t drop your phone, Bridget! Oh, and I think the Apple TV device is as good as Christmas fudge!

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@ninjanerdstudent6937

December 5, 2025 at 8:57 pm

My TV streaming box is called a Mac. It stays plugged in to power, Wi-Fi, and HDMI at all times. It currently has 2.25 TB of storage on it as two SSDs. It contains all the movies, music, and photos that I could possibly want on it. I am not sure what I would possibly do with this Apple tvos box, which seems rather pointless.

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@ashdjones

December 5, 2025 at 9:08 pm

Oh they still make that. Cool?!

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@troigrl

December 5, 2025 at 9:27 pm

My screen saver is of nature

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@flukadamus

December 5, 2025 at 10:50 pm

Props for that Sonic t-shirt! 😁👍

Currently have a PS5 controller paired with my Apple TV. Previously had a SteelSeries Nimbus paired to it.

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@craigmerkey8518

December 5, 2025 at 11:28 pm

Your kids are coooooo cute!! 😱

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@devaallen0

December 6, 2025 at 12:11 am

I wish the remote would play the games again. I miss playing tennis. It was a great workout. ❤❤❤❤

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@EmooshBrakka

December 6, 2025 at 12:25 am

2:59 I just realized what a white thing it is to have a kid jumping on the sofa. If that was a Middle Eastern house, the flip-flop would’ve been thrown three seconds into it😂

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@tanman99

December 6, 2025 at 3:31 am

Fire TV Cube vs Apple TV? Can the Apple TV act as a remote and switch my inputs on my receiver?

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@phillipp1399

December 6, 2025 at 5:05 am

Choose an album or shared album for your screen saver if you don’t want random images coming up

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@MichaelPatrickWoodworks

December 6, 2025 at 8:23 am

Great stuff — thanks, Bridget! 👍🏼

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@Goodiebar18

December 6, 2025 at 9:25 am

Hope they fix the WiFi issue on 26.2…

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@useduction

December 6, 2025 at 10:13 am

Very cool sing along feature!❤

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@coderedtonio

December 6, 2025 at 12:03 pm

Bridget always gives the best Apple updates love my Apple TV 4K 🔥🍿

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@NYC55B

December 6, 2025 at 12:43 pm

Find the remote is big helps 😂 love it 😍

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@thisgustin

December 6, 2025 at 2:50 pm

So this is only for the 4K version?

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@roykent2316

December 6, 2025 at 3:25 pm

Man when are they finally releasing the new Apple TV??? It’s been rumored for ages 🙄

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@michaelferguson364

December 6, 2025 at 5:03 pm

Awesome!!! 👏🏾

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I Was in AWE of This Techie Art Exhibit (Ministry of Awe)

Scott Stein takes you inside the Ministry of Awe, Philadelphia’s immersive six story art experience. Go on a journey with him as he explores how technology and art meet in this space. Hear from the founders of Spatial Pixel, who explain what inspires them to combine AI with this physical art experience. 0:00 Entering the…

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Scott Stein takes you inside the Ministry of Awe, Philadelphia’s immersive six story art experience. Go on a journey with him as he explores how technology and art meet in this space.
Hear from the founders of Spatial Pixel, who explain what inspires them to combine AI with this physical art experience.

0:00 Entering the Vault
0:13 The Concept
1:07 Programmable Space
1:41 Interacting with AI
3:12 The Future of Immersive Tech

#MinistryOfAwe #ImmersiveArt #PhiladelphiaEvents #SpatialAI #FutureOfTech #CNET #InteractiveArt #SpatialPixel #OldCityPhilly

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Apple at 50: Sharing Our Biggest Apple Memories

With Apple turning 50 this week, Bridget Carey goes down memory lane with her CNET teammates on what it was like to cover the iconic company and how the products shaped our lives. Read more on CNET.com Apple’s 50-Year Legacy of Product Innovation, Through CNET’s Lens 0:15 CNET reporters share their favorite Apple memories 0:22…

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April 3, 2026

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With Apple turning 50 this week, Bridget Carey goes down memory lane with her CNET teammates on what it was like to cover the iconic company and how the products shaped our lives.

Read more on CNET.com
Apple’s 50-Year Legacy of Product Innovation, Through CNET’s Lens

0:15 CNET reporters share their favorite Apple memories
0:22 Bridget Carey’s start with Apple
0:39 iMac G3
0:48 Jeff Carlson learns newspaper layout and Page Maker on a Mac
0:56 Aldus PageMaker
1:02 Transporting a Mac Classic across campus on a bike
1:15 Scott Stein takes a PowerBook 145 to college
1:46 Abrar Al-Heeti’s favorite gadget is the iPod Nano (3rd Gen)
2:05 Faith Chihil bought an iPod with a click wheel in 2021 and uses it today
2:25 Can someone help Faith Chihil fix her Scion’s aux input?
2:43 Bridget Carey holds off on buying the first iPhones
2:48 iPhone 3Gs was Bridget Carey’s first Apple purchase
3:00 Vanessa Hand Orellana stands in line for iPhone 3s
3:26 Patrick Holland accidentally. became the face of the Apple Store
3:56 Bridget Carey starts her job at CNET in 2011
4:07 Bridget Carey goes to the Apple Store to cover the death of Steve Jobs
4:21 Patrick Holland watched fans pay tribute to Steve Jobs by leaving notes at the Apple Store
4:52 Patrick Holland describes working at the Apple Store
5:06 Iyaz Akhtar waits in line at the Soho Apple Store for Mac OS X Leopard
5:35 Bridget Carey remembers reporting on crazy lines for Apple product launch days
5:43 Vanessa Hand Orellana remembers reporting from iPhone lines
5:56 Jeff Carlson attends Apple’s infamous U2 Songs of Innocence album release event
6:09 Tim Cook and Apple give half a billion iTunes users a U2 album for free
6:36 Apple releases a fix to delete the U2 album from your phone
6:44 Russell Holly’s iPhone 6 bendgate
6:55 Scott Stein wears AirPods for the first time and becomes a meme
7:25 The very first Apple Watch demo underwhelms Vanessa Hand Orellana
7:37 Vanessa Hand Orellana watches Tim Cook announce the very first Apple Watch
8:05 Apple Watch Series 4 changes Vanessa Hand Orellana’s opinion on the Apple Watch
8:15 Apple Watch’s pivotal move into health tech and EKG
8:30 Apple Watch helps Vanessa Hand Orellana’s family member get medical diagnosis
8:55 Bridget Carey wants to know how Apple impacted your life

#apple #appleevent #applestore #applenews #history #ipod #mac #iphone

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The ‘Camera’ That Can Do Anything | What The Future

I visited Lightstorm Entertainment for a behind-the-scenes look at how Avatar: Fire and Ash was filmed. Performance capture technology films every possible angle at once, then a virtual camera captures specific shots, and finally, the VFX team completes all the effects. 0:00 Inside the Avatar: Fire and Ash Production 0:29 Phase 1: The Volume &…

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0:00 Inside the Avatar: Fire and Ash Production
0:29 Phase 1: The Volume & Performance Capture
1:10 Introduction to the Virtual Camera
1:43 How the Virtual Camera Works
2:40 Establishing Creative Rules for Virtual Cinematography
3:07 Phase 3: Final VFX & Polishing the World
3:15 Where to Learn More & Viewer Discussion