This Week: Streaming Video News from Hulu, Twitter, Snapchat and More

2017 is shaping up to be the year the cord was finally cut. In the past week alone, we heard about new streaming video plans from Snapchat and Twitter. Over at YouTube, a new slate of original programs was announced. Meanwhile, Hulu’s live tv service finally went online.

Did we mention that Netflix could be Apple’s No. 1 takeover target?

Hang tight, folks. It’s only May!

Apple may want to rethink its long-rumored Amazon Echo killer. On Friday, images leak apparently showing a new Echo with a built-in 7-inch touchscreen. Though not confirmed by Amazon, the new product could arrive in just a few weeks.

On Tuesday, Apple announced its earnings report for the second quarter of FY 2017. The company recorded revenue of $52.9 billion and a profit of $11 billion. Based on this news, more details and analysis followed:

• Apple Watch Dominates Wearables Market as Fitbit Falters
• Tim Cook: Apple Watch Sales Doubled In the Last Quarter
• No, The Apple Watch Isn’t Dead, Things Just Need to Change
• Apple’s Cash Hoard Grows to $250 Billion, Most of It Overseas – WSJ

We may finally see Amazon Video on Apple TV this summer. The news, which was first announced by Recode, would end a long-running feud between Amazon and Apple.

Last summer, Amazon’s Bezos said that Apple had offered unacceptable terms to bring Amazon Video to Apple TV. Because of this, Amazon.com doesn’t sell the fourth-generation Apple TV.

It isn’t known whether the agreement will mean Apple TVs will once again be sold at Amazon.com.

In the past week, Christine Chan has added four new reviews to our App Review library, including:

• Fight Critters and Collect Heroes in Match Land
• Experience Zen in Topsoil, No Green Thumb Required
• Ever Knight is Good Old Fashioned Hack-n-Slash Fun
• Rotate and Spin Your Way Through the Puzzling rvlvr

Are you in the market for a Wi-Fi router for you home? You may want to consider the Luma WiFi, which we reviewed this week.

Other accessory news:

• C by GE LED Bulbs Will Gain Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa Support This Summer
• Elevation Lab’s New BatteryPro is a Travel Apple Watch, iPhone Charger

The Digital Content NewFronts continue in New York through May 12.

PULSE begins on May 8 in Oakland, California.

Microsoft Built arrives in Seatle, Washington on May 10.