Latest Software News on Bug Fixes
Apple, which is not known for being buggy, is making software news with an update for the second-generation Apple TV that added more features for HDMI support, AirPlay and surround sound for Netflix movies, but also led to some flickering glitches. There have been other reports of an updated line of MacBook Pro systems encountering problems with lock-up when under heavy load.
It is possible that there could be bugs in the firmware or software drivers that is leading to these problems, so in both situations Apple has said that they are working on a fix that should be forthcoming in a new software update. There are some potential workarounds that you can try in the meantime. For the Apple TV, you can try an alternate connection to your television if you are using a DVI-to-HTMI adapter. For the MacBook Pro, you can try booting and running your system in Safe Mode, or reducing the graphics settings in programs you're using.