New video shows ‘behind the scenes’ look at Cookie Monster’s Siri TV ad

If you’re like the many people who can’t get enough of Cookie Monster’s “Timer” TV ad promoting the iPhone 6s and its “Hey Siri” command, you now get a behind-the-scenes clip from it. The video shows alleged BTS shots from the original ad showing things like Cookie Monster getting hit in the head by a film slate. It even shows him finishing up all the cookies and wishing Siri good night at the end of the day. Timer is one of Apple’s most popular TV commercials as it has chalked up nearly nine million views already on the company’s official YouTube channel.

Source: Apple Insider

Ford Sync update brings Siri into the mix

Ford has released its first major on-the-fly update for its Sync software. It’ll be available for over five million vehicles that come with the company’s infotainment services. It’ll work for model years 2011 onwards that come with second-generation version of Sync. The update introduces Siri integration as well as access to Siri’s hands-free help. All you need to do is long press on the voice recognition button on the steering wheel.

Meanwhile, the third-generation version of Sync will include Siri Eyes-Free. This version has started to appear in vehicles with the current model year.

Source: Gizmag

Review: Apple TV (2015)

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple TV (2015) finally sees Apple’s set top box transcend its iTunes roots into larger and more expansive apps, entertainment, gaming and much more.

The latest version of the Apple TV is impeccably designed and smartly positioned as Apple’s play for the living room and possibly the central nervous system for HomeKit enabled smart devices.

Apple TV has actually placed itself in the line of fire in one of the most competitive segments in consumer electronics and entertainment. There's already heated competition with established players like Roku, Amazon (Fire) and Google with its insanely popular (and cheap) Chromecast. Apple TV (2015) is also competing against the previous incarnation, which is also cheaper, but far less powerful or versatile.

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Apple Music on Apple TV to get Siri integration

Perhaps in a bid to get more users to subscribe to Apple Music, the company will be adding Siri support for Apple Music on the new Apple TV. So, you can ask it to play you your favorite albums and the like. Siri’s already able to conduct universal searches for video content on the set-top box, now it will be able to do it for music, too. Well, at least it will be able to do so by early next year.

Source: BuzzFeed | Via: 9to5Mac