Things you need to know in Tech. today

1. Reviews for the new Apple TV are out. 

Generally, reviews are positive and try to portray the device as the best ever. See HERE for review of the Apple Tv.

2. Samsung reported its Q3 earnings last night. 

Samsung posted an operating profit, but warned that next year is going to be tough for its smartphone division.

3. More than 200 of the UK's most high-profile technology entrepreneurs have signed an open letter to David Cameron, asking him not to reduce the level of skilled migration. 

Some signees include the founders of Google DeepMind, Citymapper, Shazam, and SwiftKey.

5. Sony released its earnings yesterday. It made a healthy profit. 

The company's smartphone division, however, was the only part of the business to make a loss. See HERE

6. Amazon reportedly, is planning to launch its own shopping channel which would let customers buy items right off the screen. 

       The shopping channel is expected to launch next year.

7. YouTube officially launches its subscription service, YouTubeRed.  We hear it costs $9.99 (£6.54) per month and removes ads on YouTube. See HERE for more details