{
  "id": 14216247,
  "title": "Apple TV 4K Gains Onboard Mics and Better Processor, but Whoa, That Price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apple-tv-4k-gains-onboard-mics-and-better-processor-but-whoa-that",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:48:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/apple-tv-4k-2026-gains-onboard-mics-and-better-processor-but-whoa-that-price/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has introduced its most recent streaming device, the Apple TV 4K (fourth generation), boasting a more potent processor and onboard microphones to enhance integration with Siri AI. The device will be available in November for $299. The A19 chip, which Apple claims is 50% faster than the current A15 processor and features double the graphics performance, powers the new set-top box. The box also includes three onboard far-field microphones for interacting with Siri, along with a familiar remote control featuring a traditional microphone button. Moreover, users can create a four-speaker surround system by combining the Apple TV 4K (fourth generation) with the HomePod Mini 2. However, the $299 price tag makes the Apple TV more costly than any other premium streaming box currently available. For example, it's $200 more expensive than the Roku Ultra and seemingly discontinued Google TV. The previous Apple TV 4K (2022) experienced price increases, with the entry-level model going up from $129 to $199, which the company attributed to an electronics shortage, also known as RAMageddon. Even though it's the priciest streaming device, the fourth-gen Apple TV 4K is likely to be highly capable, particularly for gamers. The outgoing TV 4K was excellent for streaming games via Steam Link or Xbox Remote Play, and the new box should perform even better. For those who simply wish to watch TV, a $50 streaming device from Amazon or Roku should suffice. The new Apple TV 4K is now available for preorder on Apple's website and will be released in stores on November 13.",
  "summary": "The fourth-gen Apple TV 4K is now three times the price of Roku’s top streamer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}