Xbox

Okay, Microsoft — What’s Your Next Game Machine Going to Look Like?

Peter Kafka in Dive Into Media on February 21 at 7:50 am PT

At Dive Into Media, Xbox execs Yusuf Mehdi and Nancy Tellem weren’t ready to “launch” the new Xbox. But they dropped some hints. Here’s the full interview.

HBO Go Is Coming to Apple TV. Why Isn’t Everything Coming to Apple TV?

Peter Kafka in Media on January 31 at 5:23 pm PT

It’s 2013, so “App Comes to Box” shouldn’t be a headline. But when it comes to outsiders who want to play on his hardware, Tim Cook is treating Apple TV very differently from the iPhone.

Listen Up! Beats Boss Jimmy Iovine Comes to Dive Into Media.

Peter Kafka in Dive Into Media on January 24 at 10:56 am PT

Next month’s lineup is groaning with heavy hitters, but there’s always room to add a music icon to the list.

Game On! Xbox Bosses Mehdi, Tellem Come to Dive Into Media.

Peter Kafka in Dive Into Media on January 4 at 5:41 am PT

The Xbox is a Web TV player that also happens to work for games. Meet the people in charge of making it an even bigger deal in the media world.

Vevo’s YouTube Deal Expires in Three Days. But the “Hulu for Music Videos” Site Won’t Go Dark.

Peter Kafka in Media on December 7, 2012 at 9:22 am PT

Both sides need each other. And they’ve got a few more months to make something work.

Watching Netflix on a Big Screen? You’re Probably on a PS3.

Peter Kafka in Media on December 4, 2012 at 9:56 am PT

The game machine gets less hype as a video player than the Xbox 360, but it’s streaming more stuff, says Reed Hastings.

Twitter Reads Your Mind on Black Friday

Peter Kafka in Social on November 23, 2012 at 11:21 am PT

A leaderboard for your consumer urges. Big winners: Apple, Xbox, Lego and Barbie.

A Peek at TV’s Future, Via Google Fiber

Peter Kafka in Media on November 21, 2012 at 7:48 am PT

One box, many inputs, lots of choice.

Speak Up! Google TV Adds Voice Control.

Peter Kafka in Media on November 14, 2012 at 6:00 am PT

Just like Xbox already did. And like Apple will probably do.

L’Oreal Goes Looking for Ladies on the Xbox

Peter Kafka in Media on October 3, 2012 at 6:01 am PT

No one else is marketing to women on the game console. More for us, says the cosmetics giant.