IDG Contributor Network: Apple TV is (finally) changing the living room

There’s no question that living room entertainment is a bit stagnant. You can talk to your Xbox One, but it’s not exactly like having a conversation with someone. Many of the satellite providers have focused on recording shows and offer a few apps but aren’t really investing in games. It’s not that easy to shop, browse the Web, or play games on one device.

That’s about to change, and Apple has the answer (of course).

The new Apple TV, announced today at a company event in San Francisco, is a game-changer because it intends to (finally) turn your television into the big-screen version of a computer and tablet that it has always wanted to be. The device lets you talk to your TV as though you are discussing programming options with a friend. You can ask about first-season episodes of The Mentalist or search for Alfred Hitchcock movies. What I like about it is that the simple voice interactions don’t require that you know exactly what to say at all times.

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