Brian Tong, the former co-host of StirTV and Nightshift, has a new gig as a CNET TV show host. (Fellow co-host of StirTV Jeannie Mai recently aired Dude, Where’s Your Style? on the Style network) CNET, where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics, and a property of CBS Interactive, announced the official release of “The Apple Byte”, a new online show devoted to consumers passionate about all things Apple. NVIDIA is the exclusive sponsor for this weekly show, hosted by CNET editor Brian Tong, an ex-Apple employee. The show will feature the latest news, how-to tips, and insights on what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to the company and its products.

Every Friday at 4:00 PM PST, Brian Tong, who also hosts CNET’s Prizefight, will dish out quick tips to consumers on how to work with their favorite Apple product – including an iPod, iPhone, or Mac. The show will feature an “App of the Week” segment which showcases new applications for Apple products, interviews with CNET editors, and a unique perspective on the latest happenings in the world of Apple. Tong offers a unique perspective as both an outsider and insider – previously he had worked at the company.

“Whether you love or hate Apple, this is a show for everyone,” said Brian Tong. “There’s no doubt that the company is known for generating huge buzz. We’ll explore the hype and report on everything that’s on Apple’s radar.”

New episodes of The Apple Byte can be found at http://cnettv.com/applecore. Additionally, consumers can find the latest news, blog postings, and information on Apple and its products at other CNET sites including VersionTracker, MacFixIt, iPhoneAtlas, the iPhone Approll blog, and CNET News Tom Krazit’s One More Thing blog.

Brian Tong hosts Apple Bytes