Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 12:07PM 
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Cupertino - I'm onsite at the Apple headquarters for today's special annoincement. Stay tuned for reports from the keynote as well as follow-up hands on photos and video from the event. I estimate around 300 press and guests lining up for the event which is taking place in the same auditorium where the iPhone 5s and 5c were launched last year.
Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 9:37AM 
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Viewers have spoken and HBO has listened. The popular cable network announced yesterday that it will create a cable-free online service for customers in the USA. This means consumers no longer need to subscirbe to expensive cable packages that bundle a bunch of channels they aren't interested in just so they can watch Game of Thrones or True Detective.
"That is a large and growing opportunity that should no longer be left untapped," HBO's CEO Richard Plepler said. "It is time to remove all barriers to those who want HBO."
Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 8:27AM 
Apple's Online Store is currently down in advance of Apple's announcement today. Usually a sign that announced products are available for preorder or purchase at the end of the announcement. Expected today is a refresh of the iPad line with thinner models, the addition of Touch ID fingerprint sensors, new A8 processors as well as updated iOS 8 software. Also widely expected are new iMacs possibly with Retina Displays as well as maybe new Thunderbold displays and Mac minis, two product lines that Apple has left untouched for a long time.
Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 1:15AM
Cupertino - We're in town for Apple special event later on today at 1 Infinite Loop where we expect to see new iPads, get a firm release date for OS X Yosemite and iOS 8.1 as well as see some possible refreshes to Mac, Apple TV, and possibly some new product lines. A smaller, more intimate event, Apple will livestream the proceedings starting at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. Eastern). Check in here after the event for exclusive photos, videos and insights from the event.
Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The Apple Live Events channel on Apple TV is open for today's livestream. "Apple Events" channel is compatible with second- or third-generation Apple TVs running Apple TV software 6.2 or later. Alternatively, those interested can visit Apple's live stream via Safari on both Macs and iOS devices.
