Entertainment 2.0 from The Digital Media Zone: Recent Episodes
Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther
Entertainment 2.0 is your weekly guide to the latest consumer entertainment technology news. Hosted by Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther, and streamed live each Tuesday night at 8:30 pm Eastern. Entertainment 2.0 covers audio, video, gaming, and more with a slight slant toward Microsoft products and service.
Is your home entertainment setup getting more expensive, or are you actually getting more for your money? This week, we look at a major streaming perk coming to premium subscribers, balanced against steep price jumps for popular streaming hardware. We also cover a long-requested app landing on Apple TV, a surprising expansion for classic Xbox titles on PC, and Amazon’s new strategy to bring cloud gaming into your primary video app. Join us as we unpack how all of this impacts your tech budget.
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Show Notes* YouTube Premium will soon include Peacock at no extra cost – Engadget * Roku raises prices on streaming hardware by up to $50 * Pocket Casts Comes to Apple TV – Thurrott.com * Microsoft Brings XBOX Backward Compatibility to PC – Thurrott.com * Luna Is Now Part of Prime Video at No Extra Cost, Amazon Wants to ‘Rebuild Trust’ in Cloud Gaming * Richard was on the Verge’s Version History podcast
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On this episode, we dive into the rising costs hitting Apple Music, Plex’s new plan options, and the end of TV Time. Plus, we cover a welcome internet-free upgrade for HDHomeRun owners. To wrap things up, we cover the biggest gaming stories of the week: massive organizational news out of Xbox and PlayStation’s bold strategy to sunset physical disc production.
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Show Notes* Plex Launches 5-Year Plex Pass for $250 After Lifetime Option Jumped to $750 * TV Time shutdown * HDHomeRun Update Allows App to Work in Internet Outages, Giving Users Access to Local Channels & Emergency Alerts | Cord Cutters News * If you subscribe to Apple Music, you’re going to pay more next month | Macworld * Resetting XBOX – XBOX Wire * Sony Just Killed Discs: Physical Disc Production to End January 2028 for New Games Releasing on PlayStation Consoles
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This week, we are looking at massive pricing shocks hitting the home entertainment landscape. A global memory shortage has forced sudden price hikes, with Xbox consoles jumping up to $150 on August 1st and the Apple TV 4K quietly spiking by up to $100. We unpack what this means for your budget and whether you should scramble to buy your gear right now. On a brighter note, Google is completely killing off the Nest brand to introduce the brand-new $99 Gemini-powered Google Home speaker. Armed with a surprise Thread 1.4 upgrade out of the box, could this be the seamless smart home hub we’ve actually been waiting for? Finally, we dive into the luxury tier of PC gaming, sizing up Valve’s new $1,128 living room Steam Machine lottery and the newly released $1,699 MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld. Are these high-end devices actually worth their sky-high entry fees? Listen to find out!
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Show Notes* Apple Announces Price Increases Macs, iPads, and Other Products due to Rising Memory Costs * Google Home Speaker available June 25 for $99, pre-orders today * Steam Machine Review * MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: the handheld gaming dream realized | Windows Central * Microsoft Announces Up to $150 Price Increases for Xbox Consoles Starting on August 1
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In this episode, we tackle a massive wave of entertainment consolidation that is about to completely reshape your living room. We’re breaking down two Hollywood megadeals, including a shocking $22 billion streaming buyout and a federal antitrust approval that changes the future of media giants. Plus, your digital movie collection just got a massive, highly requested upgrade, and we look at a clever new Dolby Atmos soundbar that trades your clunky remote for a sleek touchscreen. Tune in to find out how these massive industry shifts will change what you watch, how you listen, and what you’ll pay!
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Show Notes* Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion – Engadget * DoJ approves Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. deal, cementing Ellison family control of American media – Engadget * Movies Anywhere adding Lionsgate films including John Wick, Knives Out, etc * WiiM’s first soundbar has a touchscreen display and Dolby Atmos – Engadget * Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme could be the plot twist handheld gaming needed – Digital Trends
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Your digital entertainment budget is under fire this week. We kick things off with a massive bombshell from Plex that is fundamentally changing how we think about “lifetime” software licenses—and why you might want to act before July hits. But the price hikes don’t stop there. Both Valve and Sony are adjusting their price tags on fan-favorite hardware and subscription tiers, forcing consumers to rethink their mobile gaming and console ecosystems. Is it all bad news for your wallet? Not quite. We also dive into a surprise value bundle from Google that could save heavy media users some serious cash, plus a brand-new audio feature from Spotify that bridges the gap between streaming music and long-form journalism. Pull up a chair as we break down what these changing costs mean for your living room, your commute, and your monthly budget.
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Show Notes* Plex’s lifetime subscription cost is tripling to $750 – Engadget * Google is bundling YouTube Premium Lite into its best storage plan – here’s where * Spotify Now Offers Narrated Magazine Articles to Premium Users * Sony Quietly Increased the Price of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Subscriptions, Too * Valve jacks up Steam Deck prices by as much as $300 – Engadget
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This week, we break down the massive redesign coming to Android Auto and Spotify’s 20th-anniversary celebration. We explore Spotify’s pivot into AI-generated podcasts, the latest high-end home audio from Bose, and the looming price hike for the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, we look at a new collaboration between Discord and Xbox Game Pass that adds more value to your subscriptions. We’re discussing exactly how these shifts in the landscape will impact your tech budget and your daily routine.
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Show Notes* Android Auto is getting video apps, music updates, and more Gemini smarts * Spotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app – Engadget * Spotify Now Welcomes AI-Generated Podcasts Created With AI Agents * Bose is rebooting its smart speakers for the Sonos haters – Fast Company * Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Price Increases * Xbox Game Pass and Discord: Building on Our Partnership to Bring More Benefits to Players
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Big shifts are coming to your home theater and gaming setups. We look at the new Onn 4K Pro Google TV streamer to see if Walmart’s hardware can actually handle a “Pro” workload. On the gaming front, Xbox is slashing Game Pass prices while simultaneously changing the rules for its biggest blockbuster releases. Finally, we discuss the return of the Steam Controller and why its $99 price tag is the least of its problems for PC gamers.
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Show Notes* Walmart’s Google TV Streamer competitor starts hitting store shelves for $60 with a big downgrade * Xbox cuts Game Pass prices but new Call of Duty games will no longer hit the service on day one – Engadget * Valve’s $99 Steam Controller has a big problem — and it’s not the price | Windows Central
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This week, we dive into a major shakeup for your living room and your wallet. From Sony’s latest display breakthrough to a surprising price hike from the world’s most popular streaming service, we break down what these changes mean for your monthly budget. Plus, we look at new hardware from Walmart that could change how you stream this year.
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Show Notes* Inside a corporate retreat that went very badly wrong * Sony True RGB TV — A New OLED Rival? * Netflix is Raising Prices in the U.S. Again – Thurrott.com * Walmart’s new Chromecast with Google TV replacement starts showing up in stores, $30 * The PS5 is getting more expensive… again
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This week, we’re looking at the shifting landscape of consumer entertainment, from rising hardware costs to new ways to manage your massive media libraries on the go. We tackle the latest updates to your favorite media server, a significant price jump for a popular streamer, and the arrival of high-end audio and mobile computing power from LG and Razer. Join us as we find out which of these updates actually improve your daily experience and which ones just hit your wallet.
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Show Notes* Plex – Metadata Editing on Mobile * Introducing Lists on Plex * The best deal in Google TV might be getting a price hike * tvOS 26.4 rolls out across Apple TV 4K devices, with Genius Browse, other new features * LG Sound Suite review: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect in a powerful package * Razer announces an Intel-powered Blade 16 for 2026 | Windows Central
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Are you getting less for your subscription dollar? This episode breaks down the new Prime Video Ultra tier and why your favorite features might soon cost you extra. We also look at the new AirPods Max 2 to see if the internal upgrades justify the premium price tag. For the music lovers, we explain how Spotify’s new “Exclusive Mode” changes the game for PC listeners. Finally, we discuss Project Helix and how Microsoft plans to change the way we buy and play next-gen games.
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Show Notes* Prime Video Restricts 4K and Ad-Free Streaming to New $4.99/Month Ultra Plan in the US – Thurrott.com * Apple announces the AirPods Max 2 with improved noise cancelation and H2 chip * Spotify rolls out ‘bit-perfect’ playback in Windows app * Microsoft confirms Project Helix with a custom AMD chip built for next‑gen Xbox, plus new FSR Diamond tech that promises sharper, cleaner visuals for everyone
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Is your digital life about to get cheaper or just more complicated? This episode breaks down new ways to save on your favorite services, from Audible’s “Standard” plan to a feature-boosted YouTube Premium Lite. On the corporate side, we discuss the potential birth of a new streaming superpower as Paramount eyes Warner Bros. Discovery. Finally, we analyze the new faces leading Xbox and what their strategy shift means for the future of the console.
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Show Notes* How Paramount Beat Out Netflix, Won Warner Bros. and Will Change Hollywood Forever * YouTube Premium Lite adds background play and downloads * Audible Introduces a Less Expensive Audiobook Plan * Exclusive: Talking to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty — “This team has brought it back before, and I’m here to help us do it again.”
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Another streaming service is raising prices, and this time it comes with a surprising milestone that signals a major shift in how we consume TV. On the gaming side, a global shortage is creating some serious headaches for a beloved piece of hardware — and the ripple effects could be felt for a long time. Plus, cloud gaming just got a lot more accessible for millions of households with a popular device they already own.
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Show Notes* AMC+ raises prices on all subscription plans immediately for new customers * Audible Launches Immersion Reading for Deeper Kindle Integration – Thurrott.com * Valve’s Steam Deck OLED will be ‘intermittently’ out of stock because of the RAM crisis | The Verge * Nvidia GeForce Now Comes Natively to Amazon Fire TV Sticks
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YouTube TV is giving subscribers more flexibility with new genre-focused plans. But not all the news from Google is good — YouTube Music is now gating song lyrics behind a Premium subscription. And in a more positive move, Spotify is rolling out “About the Song,” a new beta feature that surfaces interesting backstories and behind-the-scenes details.
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Show Notes YouTube TV Launches First Genre-Specific Plans * Spotify now lets you swipe on songs to learn more about them * YouTube Music is Making Song Lyrics a Premium Feature * You are being misled about renewable energy technology* * Josh Pollard on LinkedIn
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We’re diving into subscription fatigue, innovative reading technology, and the hardware shortage crisis affecting gamers everywhere. Crunchyroll hits subscribers with $2 monthly increases across all tiers, but there is a silver lining. Spotify unveils Page Match, a clever feature using your phone camera to find your exact place in audiobooks from physical books (and vice versa), alongside a Bookshop.org partnership that brings physical book purchases into the Spotify app. Hardware news is concerning: Valve pushes back its Steam Machine launch. NVIDIA compounds the problem by reportedly scrapping all new graphics card launches this year.
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Show Notes* Crunchyroll increases prices for all anime streaming plans * Spotify Partners With Bookshop.org and Debuts Page Match Feature to Bridge Physical, E-book, and Audio Formats * Valve Delays Steam Machine and Steam Frame Due to Memory and Storage Shortages * NVIDIA reportedly won’t release new graphics cards this year
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In this episode, we explore the shifting landscape of home entertainment, starting with TCL’s rapid ascent to challenge Samsung for the top spot in the global TV market while Google TV’s North American presence shrinks. We dive into how the Auracast standard is being utilized in Sennheiser’s RS 275 TV headphones and Marshall’s Heddon hub to allow seamless audio broadcasting. Additionally, we discuss Sonos’ return to hardware with the professional-grade Amp Multi and Microsoft’s rollout of the Xbox PC app for Arm-based devices.
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Show Notes* Google TV’s future sounds a bit bleak even as TCL nears the crown * Sonos bursts out of the shadows with a bespoke amplifier, says more is coming * These Sennheiser headphones are a world’s first for audio connectivity – and I’m excited | ZDNET * Marshall’s new Auracast hub turns Bluetooth speakers into a unified sound system * The Xbox PC app is now rolling out publicly for Windows Arm PCs — Microsoft Prism now supports “85%” of Xbox Game Pass titles
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We’re on the show floor at CES 2026! We discuss the latest television news from LG, TCL, and Hisense, and how most of them were focused on micro RGB televisions. In the audio segment, we’ve got some Auracast products and some interesting new open-ear headphones. And gaming, well, gaming was weird at CES 2026!
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In this year-end episode, we’re taking a look back at the tech and entertainment that defined our 2025. We share what’s been in our home theater setups this year. From the TVs and speakers we’ve been using to the headphones we can’t live without and the streaming services that earned our subscriptions. Then we reveal our personal top picks across movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, books, and games that made 2025 memorable. Whether you’re looking for gear recommendations or just want to discover something great to watch, listen to, or play, this retrospective has you covered.
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We discuss just what an LG Micro RGB TV is and whether it should be on your 2026 shopping list. We have an update in the Warner Bros. Discovery situation. Xbox has brought Josh’s favorite new audio feature, Auracast, to the Xbox Wireless Headset, and the Kindle app has a useful new feature for readers.
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Show Notes* This is What Christmas Feels Like * Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile bid * LG just announced its first Micro RGB TV — and it’s a massive upgrade for Mini-LED | Tom’s Guide * Xbox December Update: Xbox Mobile App Updates, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio Support, and More – Xbox Wire * Kindle app now answers questions about the book you’re reading | The Verge
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Netflix and Paramount are both trying to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. YouTube TV will soon launch new plans targeting the types of channels you are most interested in. Spotify brought music videos to it US and Canadian listeners. Plus, we had a great question about backing up your media and we have lots of updates from our entertainment centers.
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Show Notes* Paramount makes a $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery * YouTube TV to Launch Cheaper, Genre-Specific Plans in 2026 * Spotify launches music videos in the US and Canada for Premium subscribers | TechCrunch
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Plex and Netflix are paywalling features. Amazon finds a great use for AI. Spotify simplifies switching services. Xbox full-screen experience comes to more handhelds.
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Show Notes* Plex starts paywalling remote streaming to TVs, beginning with its Roku app * Amazon says Alexa Plus can find that movie scene you’re thinking about | The Verge * Netflix quietly killed casting from phones (Updated) * Spotify now includes a built-in tool for importing your playlists from other services * Microsoft brings the Xbox Ally X’s full screen experience to other handhelds * ROG Xbox Ally Adds Default Game Profiles for Select Games
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Disney’s fight with YouTube TV is over. Apple is making it easier to watch MLS, but not for as long as expected. Paramount is getting more expensive. Spotify has a great new feature for audiobook lovers. Valve announced the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and a new Steam Controller. We also share some of our favorite Black Friday deals.
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Show Notes* Disney channels are back on YouTube TV * YouTube TV Gives Subscribers $20 Credit To Compensate for the Removal of Disney Content * Apple, MLS to end landmark broadcast deal three years early amidst major changes * Paramount Plus is getting a price hike in early 2026 | The Verge * Spotify is adding recaps for audiobooks * Valve announces new Steam Machine and Steam Controller * The Steam Frame is a surprising new twist on VR | The Verge
Black Friday Deals* Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) – $249 – 17% off * Bose QuietComfort Headphones – $199 – 43% off * Sony WH-1000XM5 – $248 – 38% off * Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max – $35 – 42% off * Roku Streaming Stick 4K – $35 – 30% off * Meta Quest 3S 128GB – $249 – $50 off
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YouTube TV removes Disney’s networks. Google drops out of Movies Anywhere. Auracast is coming to Windows 11. Sony’s PlayStation Portal can now stream your owned games. And we’ve got a couple of early Black Friday deals!
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Show Notes YouTube TV loses ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels * Google Abruptly Ends Support For Movies Anywhere, Shattering Cross-Platform Movie Ownership for Millions | Cord Cutters News * Google TV Streamer 4k on sale at Amazon for $75 * Pixel Buds Pro 2 on sale at Amazon for $169* * Extending Bluetooth® LE Audio on Windows 11 with shared audio (preview) | Windows Insider Blog * Sony’s PlayStation Portal Can Now Stream Select PS5 Games from the Cloud
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CNN All Access is a new attempt at a stand-alone streaming news service. Apple TV and Peacock have a great bundle offer. Prices are increasing from HBO Max. Spotify is giving you fine-grained control of your musical preferences. Xbox executives are talking about the next generation.
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Show Notes* CNN All Access is now available; here’s what you need to know * Apple TV and Peacock announce a discounted $15 monthly subscription bundle * HBO Max is getting even more expensive starting today * Spotify Gives You Even More Control With the Ability to Exclude Tracks From Your Taste Profile * Phil Spencer Discusses Microsoft’s Next-Gen Xbox
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This week, we’re joined by special guest Jon Biggs! He’s been using a home theater PC since 2009, and he chatted with us about his recent updates and using HTPCs in 2025.
In the news, we discussed Apple’s confusing name change for their Apple TV streaming service, TiVo’s discontinuation of DVRs, and Microsoft’s massive changes to Game Pass.
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Show Notes* Apple TV Plus is being rebranded to… Apple TV | The Verge * TiVo has discontinued its DVR boxes * Microsoft jacks the price of Game Pass Ultimate up to $30 a month * Jon Biggs on X
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Spotify finally adds lossless audio. Plex had a security breach. Disney+, Hulu, and Xbox consoles are all getting price increases. The AirPods Pro 3 are a major update. Lenovo Legion Go 2 pricing and specs are available.
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Show Notes* Plex users urged to reset passwords after data breach * Disney+ and its bundles are getting a price hike in October * Spotify lossless streaming is finally here and it’s included with a Premium plan * Free Spotify users can finally listen to any track immediately * AirPods Pro 3 review: A significant update to Apple’s best earbuds * Lenovo Legion Go 2 hands-on: Powerful upgrades but with an even higher price * Microsoft is Raising Xbox Console Prices Again, But Only in the U.S. – Thurrott.com
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ESPN and Fox are both launching stand-alone video streaming services, and you’ll be able to save some money by bundling them together. Disney is combining Hulu and Disney+. Sling TV is launching innovative new plans. Spotify is beefing up their audiobook offering.
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Show Notes* ESPN will offer a $39.99 bundle with Fox’s live sports streaming service | The Verge * Disney to Combine Hulu, Disney+, Launch ESPN Streaming App – Thurrott.com * Sling TV Launches Industry-First $4.99 Day Pass Redefining How Viewers Watch Live TV – Aug 12, 2025 * Spotify Launches its Audiobooks+ Add-ons in the US * Xbox July Update: More Ways to Play on PC – Stream Your Own Games via the Xbox PC App and More – Xbox Wire
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Paramount Plus is renaming their top-tier plan. Spotify is making it easier to find exactly what you’re looking for in the Discover Weekly playlist. Microsoft laid off thousands of people, cancelled games, and closed game studios. You can now access your Steam games in the Xbox app.
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Show Notes* Paramount Plus with Showtime is getting a rebrand | The Verge * Spotify adds genre controls to Discover Weekly * Microsoft Makes Significant Layoffs Across Gaming Division, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Confirms in Memo to Staff – IGN * Microsoft adds Steam games to its Xbox PC app on Windows | The Verge * Naughty Dog Chief Neil Druckmann to Step Away From HBO’s The Last of Us Ahead of Season 3 to Focus on Game Development – IGN
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Amazon Prime Video is showing more ads and so is YouTube for Premium Lite subscribers. Apple tvOS is getting a glassy new look. The Marshall Heston 120, the company’s first entry into the soundbar marketplace, looks stunning. Xbox has announced changes to Windows on handheld devices, and it may be a sign of what’s to come for future Xbox consoles.
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Show Notes* Prime Video has doubled the number of ads it makes viewers watch * tvOS 26 is getting Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language * YouTube Premium Lite Subscribers Will Soon See More Ads * The first Marshall soundbar is the $1,000 Heston 120 with Dolby Atmos * This is how Microsoft is combining Windows and Xbox for handheld PCs | The Verge * Xbox’s AMD partnership sheds light on the future of the division’s ecosystem
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Max is renamed again. Spotify simplifies buying audiobooks. You may lose access to free audiobooks. Sony improved the best ANC headphones, and there are new gaming laptops to lust after.
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Show Notes* ‘HBO Max’ is Back After Warner Bros. Discovery Rebrands the Streaming Service Again – WSJ * Walmart releases new $30 Onn 4K Plus streaming device, powered by Google TV * Spotify’s Latest iOS Update Lets US Users Purchase Audiobooks * US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive order * Here’s how the Sony WH-1000XM6 compare to the WH-1000XM5 and AirPods Max * MSI’s new handheld houses AMD Z2 Extreme instead of Intel Core Ultra and is actually available in a color other than white or black * Razer made its new Blade 14 thinner than ever and gave it a full-power RTX 5070 | The Verge * ASUS unveiled new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 laptops at Computex
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We know most of the details about the ESPN streaming service. Onn has a new Google TV streaming box. Spotify has new queue and playlist controls. Xbox is adding keyboard and mouse support to cloud gaming.
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Show Notes* ESPN’s streaming service will cost up to $30 per month and be called… ESPN * Walmart’s $30 Google TV streamer is now in stores and it supports USB-C hubs [Video] * Experience a New Dimension of Music Discovery With More Controls and Enhanced Tools * Xbox Insiders Can Try Playing Cloud-Enabled Games With Mouse and Keyboard
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YouTube continues to experiment with YouTube Premium pricing models. Roku is acquiring their first streaming service. Sonos and Ikea are breaking up, and Xbox raises prices across the board.
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Show Notes* YouTube is testing out a Premium plan you can share with one household member * Roku acquires skinny bundle streaming service Frndly TV * Sonos and Ikea are ending their partnership | The Verge * Microsoft is raising prices on the Xbox Series S and Series X
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There are new Roku Streaming Sticks coming soon. Max is giving you a legit way to share your account. You can snag the Google TV Streamer for the lowest price it has ever had. There is a new wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay adapter. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are happening now!
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Show Notes* Roku Announces New Streaming Sticks, TVs, More – Thurrott.com * Everything you need to know about adding an extra member on Max; price, plan restrictions, more details * Google TV Streamer Down to $79 [Buy on Amazon] * This tiny wireless Android Auto adapter hides in your car’s USB port + Buy on Amazon * Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Rescheduled to April 24, No Price Change – Thurrott.com
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NVIDIA announced and launched the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti cards this week. Razer has a new solution for streaming your PC games to your mobile device and it brings some impressive new features. Xbox is expanding where you can stream your own games. The PlayStation 5 is getting expensive in key markets.
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Show Notes* NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti (16GB) review: A solid semi-budget GPU for $429 (but good luck scoring that price) * Razer ‘Remote Play’ brings PC games to your Android device, but without the black bars * Xbox Consoles Add ‘Stream Your Own Game’ Support * PS5 prices are increasing across Europe, UK and Australia
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Plex has launched their new experience, and you should grab it even if you don’t have a Plex server. The AirFly Pro 2 is a Bluetooth dongle you’ll want to take to the gym and on every flight. We now have all the Nintendo Switch 2! Should you preorder one?
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Show Notes It’s Go Time: The New Plex Experience Is Here * The AirFly Pro 2 wireless headphone dongle offers improved sound and volume control + Buy on Amazon* * Nintendo Switch 2: 23 New Details – Release Date, Price, GameChat and More! – IGN
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Plex is increasing the cost of Plex Pass, and we actually feel pretty ok about it! We explain why it matters that Netflix is now supporting HDR10+. NBC is retaining the Olympics rights. Apple is bringing new features to their most expensive headphones in the most Apple way they could. Auracast is getting closer to reality in Android. Xbox has a new adaptive joystick.
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Show Notes* Important 2025 Plex Updates * Netflix will stream shows and movies in HDR10+ on supported devices * The Olympics will stay on NBC for at least another decade | The Verge * Apple is finally updating AirPods Max with lossless and ultra-low latency audio * The Third Beta of Android 16 * Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Joystick is Now Available For $29.99
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A listener asked us what our favorite shows and movies are, and we couldn’t resist diving into it! On the news side, Sonos nixed their video device. Google Chromecast has been broken for days. Pocket Casts is getting more free. According to insiders, Xbox has a handheld coming this year. But what does that actually mean?
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Show Notes* Sonos has canceled its streaming video player | The Verge * Scores of Google Chromecast users affected by casting glitch * Pocket Casts makes its web player and desktop apps usable without a subscription * Xbox’s new hardware plans begin with a gaming handheld in 2025 | Windows Central
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DirecTV Genre Packs could shake up the streaming television marketplace. YouTube Premium Lite is now official in the United States. SportsCenter+ brings a new version of the hit show to a surprising location. Technics AZ100 are premium new earbuds with a feature no other earbuds have. The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is here and is greatly improved over the previous generation. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has arrived and it’s giving NVIDIA the competition it has needed for years!
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Show Notes* DirecTV launches Genre Packs, a more affordable way to get channels you actually want * YouTube Premium Lite officially launches for $7.99/month * New ‘SportsCenter+’ daily show to launch on Disney+ in March * Technics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth tool * MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: This cat got its bite back * AMD Radeon RX 9000 reviews put the RTX 5070 to rest — “Nothing short of the graphics card everyone’s been asking for.”
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YouTube Premium Lite may soon be coming to the US. You no longer need an expensive dedicated box to sync your Hue lights with your television. Max won’t charge you extra to watch sports and live news unless you’re on the Standard plan. Channels 6.2 has two great new features for Apple TV and iOS. Lenovo’s Legion Go S improves over the previous model in some ways, but were they able to find the right balance with it?
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Show Notes* YouTube Premium Lite Plan is Reportedly Coming Soon to the US and Other Markets * Philips Hue Sync now available on LG smart TVs, eliminating the need for a control box * Max to keep Bleacher Report Sports Add-On free, but only on ad-free plans * Channels 6.2 for Apple TV & iOS * Lenovo’s Legion Go S is the latest Windows handheld casualty
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Apple TV finally comes to Android phones and tablets. People spend more time watching YouTube on televisions than on mobile devices. Sonos is planning to build a video streaming device. Reviewers have used most of the Nvidia GeForce 5000 series cards. Should you buy one? With Forza coming to PS5, what does that mean for the future of Xbox?
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Show Notes* Apple TV+ crosses enemy lines, will be available as an Android app starting today – Ars Technica * YouTube on TVs replace mobile as ‘primary’ viewing device, 2025 goals detailed * Sonos Preps First Video Product – Thurrott.com * Amazon Music Unlimited Gets a Price Increase in the US, UK, and Canada * NVIDIA GeForce 5070 Ti review: A ‘sensible’ 4K powerhouse for $749 * Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Isn’t The End Of Xbox, But It’s A Change That Cannot Be Reversed – IGN
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Fubo follows YouTube TV’s playbook and is raising the cost of its subscription streaming TV service. The Apple Sports app makes discovering the network airing your favorite team’s game easier. Spotify and UMG may be working to create a new tier of music streaming services. Xbox is signaling an important shift in their gaming strategy while Sony tries to sell more PlayStation 5 consoles. There is finally a place to buy eBooks and still support your local bookstores, and it’s Bookshop.org.
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Show Notes* Fubo raises price of all plans, including Essential by $5 * Apple’s Sports app now tells you where you can watch nationally broadcast games | The Verge * New Spotify and UMG deal could create pricier ‘superfan’ subscription | The Verge * Xbox Developer_Direct 2025 Recap: Everything We Announced * Sony Cutting PS4 Games from PlayStation Plus Next Year – IGN * Bookshop.org is now selling ebooks
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Plex is following through on their promises from last fall. DirecTV is launching MySports in the wake of Venu Sports’ demise. Netflix is doing so well, so why are they raising prices again? YouTube Premium now allows higher bitrate audio. Xbox is adding support for gargantuan hard drives and a useful widget to the Xbox Game Bar on Windows.
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Show Notes* New Year. Same Mission. | Plex * DirecTV launches MySports streaming bundle with live NFL, NBA, and MLB games – The Verge * Netflix Subscriber Base Surges, So It’s Raising Prices Again – Thurrott.com * YouTube Premium adds 256kbps audio ‘experiment’ for music videos * Xbox beta tests support for massive amounts of external storage – The Verge * Microsoft’s Steam-like browser overlay is now available on Windows 11 – The Verge * Lenovo Legion Go 8.8″ Handheld Gaming PC (Buy on Amazon)
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Disney is merging Hulu Live TV with Fubo, but Venu Sports is still dead. You’re going to be able to stream the Super Bowl in 4k for free! Sonos has fired its CEO and others from the C-suite. The Nintendo Switch 2 was announced in a very weird way. We also recap some of the biggest gaming news from CES, including the Nvidia 5000 series RTX chips, the Lenovo Legion Go S, and the Acer Nitro Blaze 11.
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Show Notes* Amazon.com: Terasako Magnetic Charging Cable 6-Pack [1ft/3ft/3ft/6ft/6ft/10ft], 3 in 1 Nylon Braided Magnetic Phone Charger, Compatible with Micro USB, Type C, iProduct and Most Devices * Disney to merge Hulu Live TV with Fubo in groundbreaking deal | TechCrunch * Venu Sports shuts down before it ever launches – The Verge * Tubi will livestream the 2025 Super Bowl for free in 4K * Sonos Finally Fires Its CEO – Thurrott.com * Sonos’ chief product officer is also leaving the company * Nintendo Switch 2 announcement: all the news on the next console – The Verge * Nvidia announces next-gen RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs – The Verge * CES 2025: The Lenovo Legion Go S is the first third-party SteamOS handheld * The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is an absolutely massive handheld gaming PC * Xbox App Headed to LG Smart TVs This Year – IGN
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It’s CES, and Richard is on the ground in Las Vegas! On this show, we’re discussing the best TVs and headphones that were shown at the show. There were also some other notable announcements, including Gemini on Google TV and a new HDMI standard. And we had to wrap up by asking about the other cool things Richard has seen across the show floor.
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Show Notes* Displace TV’s 55-Inch Television Hangs From a Wall Using Suction Cups – CNET * LG’s OLED evo TVs for 2025 come with AI and a 165Hz refresh rate * Samsung’s CES 2025 TV lineup includes 8K AI enhancements and a wireless connect box * TCL Touts Precise Dimming with QM6K, Teases More Mini LED TVs Soon – CNET * Samsung’s Frame Pro TV features the company’s high-end Neo QLED panel * New Hisense TVs Get Enormous With Cutting-Edge Tech – CNET * HDMI version 2.2 adds support for bandwidth of up to 96Gbps * Google is Bringing Gemini to Google TV – Thurrott.com * Samsung will debut Eclipsa Audio format in collaboration with Google on 2025 TVs * JBL’s New Tour One M3 Headphones Have a Key Feature Missing From Sony, Bose and Apple Models – CNET * Technics AZ100 earbuds hands-on: Magnetic fluid drivers deliver a big audio boost + Purchase on Amazon now! * Audio-Technica debuts earbuds with a whopping 25 hours of battery life at CES 2025
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We’re finishing the year with a special episode. This week we discussed all the devices we use in our entertainment centers, cars, and on the road, to consume our favorite movies, music, shows, and games. We also dove into the services and content sources we use.
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LG is bringing one of the best features of last year’s OLED TVs to this year’s LED TVs. Unfortunately, LG is also ceasing production of 4k Blu-ray players. YouTube TV got a massive price increase. Lenovo is set to shake up the handheld gaming PC marketplace at CES.
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Show Notes* LG’s QNED evo LCD TV lineup for 2025 can wirelessly receive 4K videos * LG will stop making all of its UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray players * YouTube TV’s monthly cost soars to $82.99 – The Verge * Valve will be Lenovo’s ‘special guest’ at just-announced gaming handheld event – The Verge * The Home Cinema Design Podcast
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Channels DVR is ending support for the NVIDIA Shield TV. MAX is launching 24/7 live-streams. CNBC has created their own streaming service. Time is running out to get your refund for Spotify Car Thing. Xbox is enabling people to stream their owned games from a console.
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Show Notes Sunsetting Channels DVR Server on Nvidia Shield * Max is testing always-on HBO channels – The Verge * Watch the CNBC TV Livestream * Spotify shuts down Car Thing, and now owners have one last chance at a refund * Xbox Insiders with Game Pass Ultimate – Stream Your Own Game on Xbox Consoles – Xbox * Podcast: Tech’s Message*
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Plex has released their new app. Sling is raising prices. Spotify is making it easier to find what you’ve recently listened to. They are adding more audiobooks and adding features to the audiobook experience. Reviews are in for the Sonos Arc Ultra. The PlayStation Portal can finally stream games from the cloud. Lastly, we have even more Black Friday deals for you!
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Show Notes* Plex’s upcoming app redesign is a big swing at going legit – The Verge * Sling announces $6 price increase for Orange, Blue base packages beginning December 2024 * Spotify will now save your listening history for up to 90 days * Spotify expands its audiobook library via a deal with publisher Bloomsbury * Spotify Adds Sleep Timer, Playlists, and New Immersive Features for Audiobooks * Sonos Arc Ultra review: New tech powers a big audio upgrade * Sony’s cloud streaming makes the PlayStation Portal far more useful
Black Friday Deals* Hulu – ad-supported – $0.99/mo for 1 year! (normally $10/mo) * Disney Bundle Duo Basic – $2.99/mo for 12 months * Paramount+ with Showtime for $3/mo for 2 months * Peacock – 1 year for $20 * Max – $18 for a 6-mo subscription * Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 – $149 * PlayStation 5 Slim (With Drive) $424 * PlayStation 5 Slim Digital $374 * Xbox Series X $479 * Xbox Series S $249
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Amazon is shuttering Freevee and introducing a new line of Fire TVs. Josh is excited about the first Android 16 Developer Preview. Amazon Music Unlimited is adding audiobooks from Audible. How does it stack up against Spotify’s similar offering? Now, you can stream games you’ve purchased in Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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Show Notes* Amazon sunsets Freevee platform for ad-supported streaming video * Amazon dropped a new Fire TV line just before Thanksgiving + Amazon Fire TV 55″ Omni Mini-LED Series, QLED 4K + TCL 55-Inch QM7 QLED 4K Smart QD-Mini LED TV with Google TV * Android 16 DP1: ‘Audio sharing’ lets you share music on multiple headphones * Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now borrow audiobooks from Audible’s library * Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Can Now Stream Select Xbox Games They Own
Black Friday Deals* Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max * SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED 4K S90C Series * Roku Ultra 4k 2024 * Roku Streaming Stick 4K * Roku Express 4K+ * Roku Express HD * WD_Black 1TB C50 Expansion Card, Officially Licensed for Xbox
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Netflix is giving up on interactive content. Nintendo made an ingenious music streaming app, and you’ll love the price. We don’t know much about the Nintendo Switch successor yet, but we just learned one important detail. Plus, we have some amazing early Black Friday deals to share.
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Show Notes* Netflix is removing nearly all of its interactive titles – The Verge * Nintendo made a music streaming app for Switch Online subscribers – The Verge * Nintendo Switch 2 Will Officially Be Backward-Compatible With Original Switch Games – IGN
Early Black Friday Deals* 65” LG C4 OLED for under $1500 * Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $60 off – $169 with coupon code BFCNETPIX60 * Apple Airpods Pro 2 $189 * Bose Quietcomfort Headphones – $199 ($150 off) * Nest Audio Smart Speaker – Buy One Get One Free for $99 * Audible – $3 for 3-month subscription
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Who would have thought when we started this show 16 years ago that we’d just so happen to be able to release episode 666 on the most evil night of the year!? Josh and Richard couldn’t let this amazing coincidence pass by without using it to create a special episode. Settle in as the guys talk about their favorite Halloween-related media! They talk about some of their favorite scary movies, books, music, and games, along with their spooky Halloween media traditions.
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DirecTV is acquiring Dish Network, Sonos is attempting to rebuild trust, Spotify has a new AI playlist generator, SteelSeries announces gaming earbuds, and Meta announces the Meta Quest 3S.
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Show Notes* DirecTV to acquire rival Dish Network for $1, subject to regulatory approval * Here’s how Sonos hopes to win back your trust after its app debacle * AI Playlist Is Rolling Out in Beta in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand—Get Started With These Pro Tips * SteelSeries is launching $160 gaming earbuds for your Xbox, PlayStation, or PC – The Verge * The Meta Quest 3S vs Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3: Finding a happy medium + Buy on Amazon
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It’s arrived! So this week, we discuss if you should buy the Google TV Streamer. Roku also announced the new Roku Ultra. YouTube is bringing even more ads to the television experience. Bose released a new version of the QuietComfort Earbuds, and Steam Families is a new and easy way to share a Steam PC game library with your whole family.
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Show Notes* Over a million Android TV streaming boxes infected by Vo1d malware * Synology EOL Video Station + Reduce HEVC and VC1 Support in DSM 7.2.2 * Google TV Streamer vs Walmart Onn Pro: Which one should you buy? + Buy on Amazon * The new Roku Ultra is faster, has better Wi-Fi, and comes with a backlit remote – The Verge + Buy on Amazon * YouTube confirms your pause screen is now fair game for ads – The Verge * Bose’s new noise-canceling QuietComfort Earbuds are more affordable at $179 + Buy on Amazon * Steam Families library sharing is live, and you can all play at the same time
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This week, Josh is joined by Joe DeStazio to examine how the history of video game generations may guide the future. A lot has changed over the last two generations, and the guys wonder if we might be in for a major shake-up.
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Show Notes* Colorblind Curse game by Joe DeStazio
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Panasonic is back in the high-end television game with the Z95A OLED TV. The Philips Hue Sync Box 8K brings immersive lighting to your television and next-gen gaming sessions. Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro at an eye-watering price!
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Show Notes* Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter/Receiver * Panasonic’s Surprise New OLED TV: Hands-On With the $3,200 Z95A – CNET * Philips launching Hue Sync Box 8K, updated Google Home integration, support for multiple bridges * Sony unveils its PS5 Pro console, which will cost you a whopping $700
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DirecTV is trying to change how video providers pay for content, but viewers can’t watch Disney or ESPN because of the fight. ESPN has solved the complicated problem of finding where to watch your favorite team. Apple is playing hardball with volume controls. The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro might be the best Xbox controller of all time!
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Show Notes* DIRECTV: Disney Blackout Not ‘Run-of-the-Mill Dispute’ Due to Price Gouging-Like Practices * ESPN ‘Where to Watch’ feature helps find where to stream sporting events – The Verge * Apple Broke a Key Spotify Connect Feature – Thurrott.com * Razer Wolverine V3 Pro review: The closest thing we have to perfection right now | Windows Central
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Fubo blocks sports stream Venu. The JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds are packed with features including Auracast. The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 headset looks exactly like what Josh has been waiting for. You can pre-order the latest Xbox game consoles.
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Show Notes* Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox Press for Quick Appeal of Venu Streaming Sports Venture Shutdown * The JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds come with a case that can transmit audio wirelessly * Turtle Beach’s new Stealth 700 gaming headset has two USB dongles – The Verge * Microsoft Announces October Release Date for All-Digital Xbox Series X – IGN * Jia’s YouTube Video
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Is the newly announced Google TV Streamer the replacement to Chromecast and NVIDIA SHIELD that we’ve been longing for? Venu Sports, the soon-to-launch live sports video streaming service, finally has a price. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are all about to receive price increases. The sloppy roll-out of the new Sonos app has deeper repercussions than we knew. Richard has also been testing the new SwitchBot Universal Remote.
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Show Notes* What happened to the Sonos app? A technical analysis * We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor – Audiobook – Audible.com * Google TV Streamer is Official, Will Replace The Now-Discontinued Chromecast Devices * Live sports streamer Venu Sports will cost $42.99 per month – The Verge * Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ prices increase by up to 25 percent in October * Sonos delays two new products as it races to fix buggy app – The Verge * Sonos Roadmap * SwitchBot Universal Remote | Control Infrared Appliances – SwitchBot US
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The Hisense CanvasTV beautifully looks like artwork when you’re not watching Netflix. You can now get the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle. Spotify’s CEO has given us some hints about what to expect when the HiFi tier launches, including a price. The streaming audio company also returned unlimited lyric usage back to the free plan.
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Show Notes* The Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle is now available – The Verge * Hisense’s CanvasTV is just like Samsung’s Frame but costs a lot less – The Verge * Spotify CEO confirms a ‘deluxe’ version with hi-fi audio is coming soon – The Verge * Spotify lyrics are back for free users
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We help Kyle find a soundbar. The Dallas Stars are starting a free video streaming service called Victory+ to air their hockey games. Redbox is shutting down. Sling TV is adding 4k content for free. Xbox is deeply discounting Xbox 360 games before closing the store.
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Show Notes* Best Soundbar for 2024 – CNET * Klipsch Cinema 400 Soundbar * Dallas Stars depart Bally Sports, go DTC with Victory+ streaming service * Say goodbye to Redbox * Sling TV adds 4K streaming for free – The Verge * Final Update: Price Reductions Available Now on the Digital Xbox 360 Store – Closing July 29, 2024
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SkyDance is merging with Paramount and plans to make big changes to the streaming service. Amazon Fire TV and Sling both display ads when pausing content. Xbox is shaking up its Game Pass offerings while increasing prices. It’s a great time to pick up an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k.
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Show Notes* Paramount and Skydance will merge to create new tech-media giant * Incoming Paramount Owners Lay Out Company Vision; Paramount+ Rebuild on the Way * Fire TV Users Are Now Seeing Full-Screen Ads Before Screensavers Start * Sling TV is the latest streamer to get those pesky pause ads – The Verge * Xbox Game Pass is getting MAJOR changes, with a new tier without day one games, and a range of price increases | Windows Central * Fire TV Stick 4k $24.99 * Fire TV Stick 4k Max $34.99
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Spotify is bringing back the previous prices, but you won’t like how they’re doing it. Tidal is standardizing their high-res and spatial audio formats. You can now play Xbox games on the Fire TV devices. Paramount Plus is offering a sweet deal before raising prices, while Verizon starts offering discounted streaming bundles.
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Show Notes* A year of Paramount Plus with Showtime is half off ahead of its impending price hike – The Verge * Verizon Launching New Home Internet Packages with Streaming Bundles * So long, Jabra earbuds, it’s not your fault * Spotify’s Basic plan returns to $11 a month by cutting audiobooks * Tidal is dropping MQA compatibility and banking on Dolby Atmos * Xbox Cloud Gaming is Coming to Fire TV Stick 4K
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Apple announced useful new features for the Apple TV. Spotify is adding more personalization to the service. Jabra’s new Elite earbuds offer a charging case with an amazing new feature. Xbox finally had good news to celebrate. The Zotac Zone looks like an impressive competitor to the Steam Deck OLED.
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Show Notes* TVOS 18: Search by Actor, Idle With Snoopy Screensaver – CNET * Spotify will start showing you personalized banners and messages based on your listening habits * Jabra updated its Elite earbuds with an LE Audio case, improved ANC and more * Xbox Games Showcase and Black Ops 6 Direct June 2024: Everything Announced – IGN * Hands-on: Zotac’s Zone is a truly unique Steam Deck OLED challenger | PCWorld
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Max and Spotify are raising prices. Spotify is refunding Car Thing purchasers. The Asus Rog Ally X is quite the refresh for the portable gaming PC. Sony is releasing hardware to connect the PSVR2 to a PC, but of course it’s going to cost you. NVIDIA G-Assist brings AI assistance to PC gaming, but at what cost?
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Show Notes* You can grab a year of Peacock Premium for just $20 ahead of its impending price hike – The Verge * Max just raised subscription prices again * Spotify is Now Offering Refunds for its Discontinued Car Thing * Spotify is raising the cost of Premium subscriptions, again * The Asus ROG Ally X is official — and I took a peek inside – The Verge * Sony’s PSVR 2 PC adapter launches in August – The Verge * NVIDIA’s latest AI feature is in-game help
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The mega sports streaming service launching later this year has a name. It’s Venu Sports. Comcast is bundling Netflix, Apple TV+, and Peacock for one low price. Sonos announced the Ace headphones and the Roam 2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows will launch on Mac. The Proteus is a new Xbox controller aimed at solving physical accessibility issues.
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Show Notes* Venu Sports is the name for the ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. streaming service – The Verge * Comcast’s bundle of Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium costs $15 per month * Sonos Ace headphones hands-on: Joining your home theater setup with the push of a button * The Sonos Roam 2 fixes the original speaker’s confusing button setup * Macs will get support for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows RPG game | iMor * Xbox Cloud Gaming now has mouse and keyboard support in 26 games – The Verge * Microsoft announces the Proteus Controller, a gamepad for Xbox gamers with disabilities – The Verge
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Disney, Hulu, and Max will soon be available in a bundle. Spotify is removing features from free users. The new Sonos app is a huge disappointment. WiiM has two new wireless audio streaming devices. Xbox shuttered multiple game studios. Xbox publishers are offering massive discounts on Xbox 360 before the store closes.
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Show Notes* onn. Google TV 4K Pro Streaming Device (New, 2024), 4K UHD resolution, Dolby Vision & Dolby ATMOS, Hands-Free Voice Control, Smart Hub – Walmart.com * A Disney, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle is on the way – The Verge * Spotify is Restricting Lyrics to Premium Members * Many People Do Not Like the New Sonos App * WiiM announces two new wireless audiophile streamers — one with a touchscreen – The Verge * Price Reductions Available Now on the Digital Xbox 360 Store – Closing July 29, 2024
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We’re expecting Google to announce a successor to the Chromecast 4k with Google TV in a couple of weeks, but Walmart’s new Onn Pro Google TV may be an even more compelling streaming device. Peacock is raising its prices right before the service starts airing the summer Olympic Games. Sonos is about to launch a completely redesigned app.
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Show Notes* Walmart’s ‘Pro’ Google TV box will cost $50 with 32GB storage, always-on Assistant * Source: 4K Chromecast with Google TV sequel is coming with new remote * Peacock is getting a $2 price increase – The Verge * The rebuilt Sonos app focuses on getting you to your tunes faster
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Disney+ has integrated Hulu into its platform, offering a combined content library with new subscription plans. Peacock is gRoku’s new Pro Series TVs, which are available now. EA is increasing the price of the EA Play game subscription service. Gamers are spending most of their time playing older games.
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Show Notes* Roku releases its line of premium-ish TVs with Mini LED backlighting * The EA Play subscription service is getting more expensive * Gamers Mostly Played Older Games like GTA 5 and Fortnite in 2023 – IGN
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Disney+ has integrated Hulu into its platform, offering a combined content library with new subscription plans. Peacock is gearing up to provide extensive and interactive coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, promising over 5,000 hours of live action with enhanced viewing options. Meanwhile, Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding its accessibility by introducing mouse and keyboard support for select games.
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Show Notes* Hulu on Disney+ officially launches, bringing together Mickey Mouse and The Handmaid’s Tale * Peacock’s 2024 Paris Olympics coverage includes enhanced multiview options * Xbox Insiders Can Now Test Out Mouse and Keyboard Support on Xbox Cloud Gaming – IGN
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YouTube is making a divisive change to the playback experience on TV devices. Spotify is trying its hand at music videos. Sony’s bet at virtual reality with the PS VR2 doesn’t appear to be working out.
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Show Notes* YouTube player redesign on TVs adds dual-column UI for comments & more * Spotify now has music videos – The Verge * Sony may have paused PS VR2 production to clear a backlog of unsold units
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Apple TV+ is adding movies to the video streaming service for no additional cost. Tidal is simplifying its hi-fi audio streaming service and actually reducing the cost! Spotify announces a new audiobook-focused plan. Microsoft announces a new tool to make it easier for game developers to implement super resolution.
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Show Notes* Apple TV Plus adds over 50 movies, including some in 4K and 3D – The Verge * Tidal cuts $9 from the price of its hi-fi audio streaming plan * Spotify rolls out an audiobook-only subscription * Microsoft plans to streamline game upscaling across different graphics cards * Jia’s Movie Trailer – School of Shadows
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The LG C4 and G4 OLED TVs will be available next month, and now we know how much they’ll cost. Changes have been announced to how DRM in ATSC 3.0 can be handled by DVR manufacturers, which could finally bring the 4k OTA TV to your home network. Nvidia GeForce Now is showing ads on the free tier. Xbox Cloud Gaming may soon support cloud-based streaming of your entire library of games.
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Show Notes* LG’s New 2024 OLED TVs Arrive Next Month Starting at $1,500 – CNET * A3SA Announces Changes to ATSC 3.0 DRM Rules * Nvidia GeForce Now will start showing ads to free users * Xbox Gamers May Finally Get to Stream the Games They Own This Year
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Walmart is buying Vizio, and it’s not about TV hardware. Amazon Prime Video hid that they are now charging for Dolby Vision and Atmos. Disney Movie Club is ending. Auracast is coming to more devices, and Xbox is clarifying their strategy.
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Show Notes* Walmart to acquire smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in bid to boost its advertising business | AP News * Amazon Removes Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos From Prime Video’s Basic Tier * It’s about to get even harder to buy some of Disney’s weirdest movies on Blu-ray * Samsung is upgrading a bunch of audio capabilities on its phones, tablets and earbuds * Everything Announced In The Big Xbox Podcast * Sea of Thieves Coming to PlayStation 5 in April as Xbox Confirms the Four Exclusives Headed to Other Platforms – IGN * Sony is Working on PC Support for its PS VR2 Headset
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ESPN, Warner, and Fox Sports are combining efforts to make a sports streaming powerhouse. You can now rent movies from Plex. YouTube TV finally allows you to choose which sports events to watch in Multiview. Microsoft may put AAA exclusives on PlayStation. Is the internet justified in freaking out?
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Show Notes* Warner Bros. are putting together a juggernaut sports streaming app – The Verge * Welcome to Rental Land on Plex * YouTube TV adding ‘Build a Multiview’ to let you pick which four games to watch at once * Microsoft may bring Bethesda’s Starfield and Indiana Jones games to the PS5 after all
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The Apple Vision Pro won’t have native apps for Netflix, YouTube, or Spotify. Netflix will air Monday Night Raw live. Plex aims to offer paid movies and TV. RTX 4070 Ti Super reviewed.
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Show Notes* Netflix Confirms it Won’t Have an App for the Apple Vision Pro * YouTube and Spotify Also Won’t Have an Apple Vision Pro App * Netflix will be the new home of WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night Raw, in 2025 * Plex will launch paid movies, TV shows next month * Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super review: not very super – The Verge
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This week, the guys talk about all the biggest news from CES. They start with the latest TVs from LG, Samsung, Hisense, and TCL. Amazon is investing in Diamond Sports Group to save the Bally sports networks. Google is making it faster to pair Bluetooth headphones with Google TV while also making it easier to switch audio devices. After covering those, Josh digs into the rest of the gaming news from CES 2024. NVIDIA and AMD have new GPUs. There are more amazing gaming monitors. The ROG Zepherus G14 rose above the other gaming laptops. NVIDIA adds G-Sync and day passes to GeForce Now.
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Show Notes* Breaking: Amazon Invests in Diamond Sports Group; Prime Video to Become Home of Bally Sports+ – The Streamable * Fast Pair rolling out to Chromecast with Google TV next month * Google TV is adding a faster way to switch to and from Bluetooth headphones * Nvidia’s RTX 4080 Super arrives on January 31st at a more reasonable $999 – The Verge * Nvidia RTX 4070 Super review: a super performance bump for $599 – The Verge * AMD Announces 1440p-Ready 7600 XT Desktop GPU – IGN * The 5 best monitors at CES 2024 | Tom’s Guide * I saw many gaming laptops at CES 2024 but the redesigned Zephyrus G14 is my pick of the bunch | PC Gamer * NVIDIA is bringing streaming day passes and G-Sync to GeForce Now
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This week, the guys talk about all the biggest news from CES. They start with the latest TVs from LG, Samsung, Hisense, and TCL. Before covering traditional headphones from Sennheiser and JLab, they discuss a device that could be a game changer for people with hearing loss. Samsung also announced the Music Frame. MSI jumps into portable gaming with the MSI Claw. And Apple tried to steal the spotlight by announcing shipping details for the Apple Vision Pro.
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Show Notes* Best TVs of CES 2024 – CNET * OrCam Hear hands-on: A surprisingly effective voice isolation platform for people with hearing loss * Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Momentum Sport hands-on: Excellent sound in two very different earbuds * JLab’s first premium ANC headphones will cost just $80 * Samsung Music Frame hands-on: A speaker to match your Frame TV * MSI Claw hands-on: the Steam Deck rival with Intel inside – The Verge * Original Xbox’s Controller S Remade as a Modern Gamepad Called the DuchesS – IGN * Apple Vision Pro Available February 2
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Companies are releasing more and more news ahead of CES this year. Roku is debuting new premium televisions. LG dropped details about their 2024 OLED TVs. Samsung announced three new OLED gaming monitors. Josh and Richard also give some of their predictions for this space in 2024.
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Show Notes* Roku’s ‘high-end’ Pro Series TVs feature Mini LED screens * LG OLED TVs Promise Better Picture Thanks to AI Processing – CNET * Samsung’s OLED gaming monitors now come in more shapes, sizes, and up to 360Hz – The Verge
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This week, we look back at our favorites of 2023. We discuss our favorite TV shows, movies, albums, and video games. We also talk about the news highlights and trends from the year.
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YouTube is going to reduce the frequency of ads, but it’s going to make them longer. YouTube TV is finally adding a shortcut to viewing the last channel you viewed. Google Podcasts has a migration tool. Xbox Cloud Gaming is on Meta Quest VR headsets.
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Show Links* YouTube will have fewer ad breaks on TV — but the ads are getting longer – The Verge * YouTube TV adding a button shortcut to switch between last-viewed channels * Google Podcasts Migration Tool is Now Available in the U.S. – Thurrott.com * Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available on Meta’s Quest VR headsets
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Hulu as a main category. The annual gaming expo E3 has been canceled for the third year in a row, signaling the end of an era for the industry. Xbox hinted at an ad-supported model for cloud gaming in some markets.
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Show Links* Apple tvOS 17.2 has a redesigned TV experience and no iTunes Movies or TV Shows apps * Disney Plus and Hulu’s one-app experience is launching in beta – The Verge * E3 Is Dead for Good – IGN * Xbox Exec Suggests New Ad-Supported Model for Xbox Cloud Gaming
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Walmart is selling a new Google TV streaming stick for an unbelievable price. The WiiM Amp outdoes the Sonos Amp for less than half the price. You can now play PC Game Pass games on Nvidia GeForce Now. YouTube announces Playables, a way to play simple games in the YouTube app.
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Show Links* Walmart’s new Onn Google TV streaming stick is just $15 – The Verge * The WiiM Amp is a stream-everything receiver with Mac Mini vibes – The Verge * Nvidia’s GeForce Now gets support for PC Game Pass with Xbox account syncing – The Verge * YouTube’s Playables games are now available for Premium subscribers – The Verge
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Josh is finally back to cover the latest consumer entertainment tech news with Richard! On this week’s show, they discuss Max removing features from grandfathered plans, Amazon placing even more advertisements into the Fire TV interface, and Apple TV Plus’ big price increases. In the audio news, Spotify allows premium subscribers to listen to audiobooks. On the gaming front, the Meta Quest 3 is available now, and the Steam Deck OLED fixes many of the issues with the original portable gaming PC.
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Show Links* Max is taking 4K away from its legacy ad-free subscribers * Amazon Enshittifies the Fire TV User Interface with Even More Ads – Thurrott.com * Apple TV Plus is getting a price hike — and other Apple subscriptions are, too – The Verge * Spotify Premium subscribers can now listen to over 200000 audiobooks for free * Meta Quest 3 Review – IGN * Review: Steam Deck OLED’s brilliant screen fixes the portable’s biggest flaw | Ars Technica
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We’re at something of a tipping point in the video industry as Charter discontinues cable boxes for its Spectrum TV service, Best Buy plans to stop selling physical video media, and YouTube and Netflix vie to dominate the streaming space. The HomeTech Podcast’s Gavin Campbell joins Richard again to run through this news and catch you up on what’s happening in their entertainment centers.
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Show Links* Best Buy is exiting the physical media business for good in 2024 * Spectrum is Ditching Traditional Cable TV & Is Going Streaming Only For New TV Customers * Here comes another Netflix price hike * Apple TV+ share compared to other streaming platforms in the US * PS5 cloud streaming details: launch dates and bandwidth requirements
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Max expands its offerings, Sonos uses a new generation of its portable Move speaker to raise prices again, and are you ready for console games on your new iPhone? Josh is traveling this week, but Gavin Campbell from the HomeTech Podcast joins Richard to run through the latest digital entertainment news on this episode of Entertainment 2.0. And they even talk about gaming!
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Show Links* Max will reportedly start offering free sports later this year * Google Sets Date for Removal of Google Play Movies and TV App From Android TV * Sennheiser Ambeo Mini Is a Cheaper Dolby Atmos Soundbar * Sonos Announces Move 2 Portable Speaker * Sony Raises Price of PlayStation Plus 12-Month Subscriptions Across All Tiers * Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Death Stranding and Resident Evil Village are coming to iPhone 15 Pro * YouTube adds playable games for select users to try
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Emby is resurrecting Windows Media Center. Tablo has a new OTA DVR. CNN tries streaming again. Marshall brings Bluetooth LE audio to their newest earbuds. Sony announces the PlayStation Portal.
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Amazon Music Unlimited gets pricier for Prime members, Microsoft makes cloud gaming concessions for the UK, and the Xbox 360 store is shutting down.
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Disney Plus and Hulu raise prices. YouTube adds 1080p enhanced and multiview streaming Younify makes it easier to find your shows, and Patreon comes to Spotify.
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Netflix and Xbox are killing services, Peacock, YouTube, and Spotify are increasing rates. Xbox Live Gold gets rebranded.
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Microsoft’s fight with the FTC is over, clearing the path to negotiations with the UK’s CMA. Netflix simplified account switching. Plex lays off 20% more of their staff. Tidal switches to FLAC while raising prices.
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The Spotify HiFi price may not be competitive, the Netflix crackdown is working, Xbox prices are increasing, and Meta introduced a VR game subscription service.
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Apple Vision Pro augmented reality headset was announced right after Meta Quest 3. Western Digital now sells Xbox expansion cards. 8BitDo has a new fighting stick for Xbox.
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Netflix has started cracking down on people who share their passwords. Comcast has a new live TV streaming service. YouTube is adding unskippable 30-second ads, and the only legit alternative is problematic. Sony announced a new handheld gaming device, but they haven’t made a good case for it yet.
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Show Links* Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown is here — and it costs $7.99 per month – The VergeEverything You Need to Know About Max When Service Launches on May 23 * Comcast reveals Now TV, a cable-lite streaming package for $20 a month – The Verge * Comment: YouTube Premium needs a more affordable option as ads keep getting worse * Apple releases Apple Music Classical for Android before iPad or Mac apps – 9to5Mac * Sony Announces PlayStation Handheld to Put Razer Edge to Shame – IGN
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Netflix is killing off its DVD business while making important improvements to its ad-supported tier. Google TV is getting updates to help it run better on low-power devices. Walmart launched a new Google TV streaming box. YouTube Music added podcasts. UK’s antitrust regulator blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Show Links* Netflix is shutting down its original DVD business after 25 years – The Verge * Netflix Rolls Out Improved Video Quality, Other Changes to Ad-Supported Plan; Changes Lower-Priced Tier’s Name – The Streamable * Google TV update rolling out with performance boost, frees up storage with app hibernation * Review: Walmart’s new Google TV box is the best deal in streaming * YouTube Music officially launching podcasts in the US on Android, iOS, and web * UK regulator blocks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger over cloud concerns | Engadget * Get Ready for the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct Double Feature Airing June 11
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HBO Max and Discovery+ are combining as one service named Max. Google TV is adding over 800 free channels to their TV guide. YouTube has announced pricing details for the NFL Sunday Ticket. The ASUS ROG Ally looks like the best Steam Deck competitor yet. E3 was canceled, but will it ever return? Kobo’s new subscription service fills in the holes left by Kindle Unlimited.
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Show Links* What Max Launch Means for Existing HBO Max Customers * Google TV takes on Roku with over 800 free TV channels | Engadget * YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket Starts at $249 for Subscribers With Early Deal, $349 This Fall * YouTube livestreaming all Coachella stages for 2023 * ASUS’ ROG Ally is yet another Steam Deck competitor | Engadget * ESA Head Blames E3 Cancellation on Wider Industry Challenges, Won’t Say If Event Will Return – IGN * Kobo’s all-you-can-read subscription coming to the US could challenge Amazon – The Verge
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Diamond Sports Group, owners of Bally Sports, are struggling to stay afloat. What does that mean if Bally broadcasts your favorite sports team? YouTube TV is increasing prices again, but it’s not all bad news this time. Spotify still hasn’t launched its HiFi plan yet. Why not? Josh also played with Spotify DJ. Ubisoft is the latest major video game publisher to announce they won’t officially be at E3.
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Show Links* NHL Commissioner Assures Fans Bally Sports, AT&T SportsNets Games Will Air as Scheduled – The Streamable * Diamond Sports Commits to Broadcast NBA, NHL Through This Season; MLB Relationship Still Unresolved – The Streamable * YouTube TV raises its prices yet again | Engadget * Spotify is Keeping its HiFi Plan on Hold Due to “Industry Changes” – Thurrott.com * Ubisoft Pulls Out of E3 2023 After Previously Committing to the Show – IGN
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A new app called March Madness Live is giving you the ability to watch multiple college basketball games at the same time. We have all the information you need to ensure you don’t miss a single game. Roku has released a new version of their streaming software that focuses on live news, sports, and what you want to watch next. Apple is finally launching the classical music streaming app. Sony is making more ridiculous claims about Microsoft. Eating a chicken sandwich could get you early access to Diablo IV. Microsoft won’t have a booth at E3.
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Show Links* March Madness Live brings multiview streaming to the web for up to four games | Engadget * YouTube TV Bringing Multiview to March Madness – CNET * Roku Announces a New Roku Experience – Thurrott.com * Apple will launch its standalone classical music app on March 28th * Sony is worried that Microsoft will sabotage Call of Duty for the PlayStation – The Verge * Get Diablo IV beta early access when you buy a KFC Double Down – The Verge * Xbox Confirms It Won’t be on E3 2023 Showfloor – IGN
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Sony unveils their latest televisions, including the new Sony A95L QD-OLED. Movies Anywhere is removing one of their most unique features. Sonos announced the Era 300 and Era 100 speakers.
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Show Links* Sony QD-OLED TV Amps Up Brightness, Tones Down Reflections – CNET * Movies Anywhere is ending its movie sharing and Watch Together features – The Verge * Sonos is betting big on spatial audio with the $450 Era 300 speaker | Engadget * Sonos speakers will support Apple Music spatial audio starting March 28th | Engadget
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Plex will automatically skip the end credits of movies and TV shows in your personal media collection. Spotify is allowing you to partially train their algorithm. YouTube Music is giving you greater control over custom radio stations. Microsoft is bringing their games to Nvidia GeForce Now.
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Show Links* Let the next episode roll * Spotify now lets you exclude certain playlists from its recommendations – The Verge * YouTube Music’s redesigned radio experience allows you to create totally custom stations | Engadget * How Microsoft’s Nvidia deal works for gamers — with or without Activision * The Xbox February Update Rolls Out Today!
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You can stream the Super Bowl in 4k for free! Peacock eliminated their free tier. Paramount+ is rebranding and trying an unusual growth strategy. Richard is really angry about YouTube TV dropping the MLB Network. The Netflix password-sharing crackdown has people up in arms. Netflix added spatial audio to over 700 movies and shows. Amazon Music Unlimited subscription prices are increasing. Should you be concerned about which of the three big publishers show up at E3? Samsung’s QD-OLED gaming monitor has a price, and we’ve got some thoughts about it.
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Show Links* Confirmed: FOX to Stream Super Bowl LVII for Free in HD, 4K Without a Pay-TV Subscription – The Streamable * Exclusive: Peacock Drops Free Tier for New Sign-Ups, Will Only Offer Paid Plans to New Customers – The Streamable * Paramount+ Premium will absorb Showtime and rebrand as ‘Paramount+ With Showtime’ | Engadget * YouTube TV Drops MLB Network * How the end of Netflix password sharing will change the way families watch, especially the ones with college-age children * Netflix’s Premium Plan Adds Spatial Audio Support on All Devices – Thurrott.com * Amazon Music Unlimited is Getting a Price Hike in the US and UK – Thurrott.com * Exclusive: Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony Won’t Be Part of E3 2023 – IGN * Samsung’s first OLED gaming monitor costs $1499.99
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Tablo’s ATSC 3.0 DVR is indefinitely delayed. MGM+ has launched. HBO Max raised prices while cutting content. Apple TV and Apple Music are now Windows apps. The large Apple HomePod has returned!
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Show Links* Tablo is Refunding Pre-Orders of ITs ATSC 3.0 DVR But Still Plans to Release It | Cord Cutters News * Amazon’s MGM+ goes live, has Google TV integration already * HBO Max’s first price hike raises the monthly rate by $1 – The Verge * Apple TV, Music Apps Coming to Windows; Preview Versions Available Now – The Streamable * Apple announces revamped full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing original – The Verge * Google releases Stadia Controller update to enable Bluetooth
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Sports absolutely dominated broadcast television last year. fuboTV is kicking off the new year by raising prices. You’ll soon be able to rent movies through Plex. Google is working on innovative new audio technology. Apple is using “AI” to turn eBooks into audiobooks. The HTC Vive XR Elite looks to move VR and AR forward to the next level.
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Show Links* All but Six of 2022’s Top-100 TV Broadcasts Were Sports; 82 Were NFL Games – The Streamable * fuboTV Raises Price by $5 Starting at $74.99 per Month, Replaces Ultra Plan with New Premier Plan – The Streamable * Plex Announces Movie Rental Platform Will be Available in Coming Months – The Streamable * Google to Bring New Audio Experiences to Android 13 – Thurrott.com * Apple’s new audiobook narration service uses AI voices | Engadget * Xbox and Bethesda to Present Developer_Direct Livestream on January 25 – Xbox Wire * HTC’s Standalone Headset is an Evolution For Virtual Reality – CNET
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Josh is back to recap the biggest gaming tech news from CES 2023. Razer and Alienware have the most interesting new gaming laptops. Samsung has a couple of absolutely ludicrous computer monitors. Alienware and Asus ROG are competing in the refresh rate arms race. Razer unveils their portable game streaming handheld. PlayStation announced an accessible PS5 controller in Project Leonardo.
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Show Links* Razer rounds out its laptop line with the high-spec Blade 16 and Blade 18 | Engadget * Alienware Unveils Its Thinnest and Most Powerful Gaming Laptops Yet – CNET * You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Desk: Samsung’s New Gaming Monitor Is a Beast – CNET * Alienware’s 500Hz Gaming Monitor Might Be the Fastest at CES – CNET * Asus ROG Swift Gaming Monitors Hit 540Hz, 240Hz OLED in 1440p – CNET * CES 2023: Razer Edge 5G is an impressive (and misguided) gaming handheld * PlayStation Announces Project Leonardo, an Accessibility Controller Kit for PS5 – IGN
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The start of a new year means a plethora of announcements from across the technology space at CES! Josh and Richard are covering the show a little differently this year, and they’re podcasting about it differently, too. In this episode, they talk about the biggest and most interesting television and audio product announcements. There will be a separate podcast episode featuring gaming technology announcements.
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Show Links* Best TVs of CES 2023 – CNET * JBL Bar 1300X hands-on: Impressive immersive sound via detachable speakers | Engadget * JBL debuts true wireless earbuds with a touchscreen ‘smart’ case | Engadget * Support for spatial audio arrives on the Google Pixel * Poly’s Voyager Free 60+ might be the slickest earbuds for work yet | Engadget
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DIRECTV STREAM plans to start 2023 the same way they started 2022: by raising prices. The FTC is bucking all logic and suing to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft is following the lead of other major publishers by raising game prices in 2023. LG has two new OLED gaming monitors launching soon.
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Show Links* DIRECTV STREAM Price Hike Coming in January 2023, with Plans Starting at $74.99 per Month – The Streamable * FTC Sues to Block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition * Microsoft Raising Prices on New, First-Party Games Built for Xbox Series X|S to $70 in 2023 * LG LAUNCHES ULTRAGEAR GAMING MONITORS IN U.S. FEATURING WORLD’S FIRST 240HZ OLED PANEL – Dec 12, 2022 * Fosi Audio BT20A Bluetooth 5.0 Stereo Audio 2 Channel Amplifier
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Plex adds Discover Credits. Fios TV could be a modern Media Center. Amazon looks to rival ESPN programming, and Razer has a new customizable PS5 controller.
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Plex adds Discover Credits. Fios TV could be a modern Media Center. Amazon looks to rival ESPN programming, and Razer has a new customizable PS5 controller.
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Channels DVR can use Tablo TV. Peacock brings locals channels. Netflix with ads doesn’t work on Apple TV. Slingbox is dead. PlayStation VR2 has a date and price.
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The NVIDIA SHIELD is finally fixed. The new TCL 6-series TVs are out. It’s hard to buy audiobooks from Spotify, and Amazon Music expands their Prime offering.
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Netflix adds ads, prices are increasing for Apple TV+, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Premium. Razer announces earbuds for gamers.
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The new Apple TV 4k has a giant surprise. Xbox wants to build a mobile game store. Logitech’s G Cloud gets reviewed while Razer announces the Edge.
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You need to check your Amazon Drive. The NHL is back on ESPN+. Apple Music is on Xbox. Meta Quest is getting Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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Amazon announced a new Fire TV Cube, Google launches the Chromecast with Google TV HD, MGM is renaming Epix, Google is killing Stadia, and The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld is real.
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Roku announces a mini subwoofer at the same time as the Sonos Sub Mini. JBL has new Atmos soundbars. PlayStation throws a temper tantrum.
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The new TCL 6-Series TV offers nice upgrades. Apple announces new AirPods Pro. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is a lower-cost version of the customizable controller.
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The Vizio M-Series Quantum X was reviewed. Sony’s got a new Atmos soundbar. LG unveiled a 240Hz curved OLED, and PlayStation 5 prices are increasing.
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Plex’s security breach, Google TV is getting faster, PlayStation VR2 won’t make the holidays and neither will their new controller, and new gaming headsets were announced.
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Amazon discontinues the Fire TV Recast, Disney+ and Hulu raise prices, Walmart Plus includes Paramount+, and Xbox announces Game Pass family plan.
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Logitech announces a cloud gaming handheld, Roku Channel adds Paramount+, Spotify draws criticism, and PlayStation 5 gets 1440p support.
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The NFL launches NFL+, Spotify killed Car Thing, Google is simplifying Bluetooth audio, and Microsoft found a dumb way to make the Xbox boot faster.
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Vizio’s 2022 gaming TVs announced. Amazon Prime Video gets a facelift. Ad-supported Netflix may not have the complete library. Discord comes to Xbox.
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Movies are being removed from the PlayStation Store. Netflix added spatial audio. Bluetooth LE Audio is bringing awesome new features. Sega announced the Genesis Mini 2.
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Spectrum is killing CableCARDs, NVIDIA SHIELD gets two useful features, Sony has new gaming headsets and monitors, and Xbox cloud streaming comes to Samsung TVs.
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Plex launches an HTPC app. NESN 360 streams Boston sports. Profiles come to Google TV. Hey Sonos is here. Microsoft hasn’t given up on a streaming stick.
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New Google TV screensaver rolling out, Sonos Ray is an affordable soundbar, the iPod is dead, Sony and Ubisoft announce games for PlayStation Plus.
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CNN+ is already dead, Cinehouse is a new streaming service, Sonos may have a low-cost soundbar, PlayStation Plus details emerge while VRR lands on PS5.
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CNN+ is already dead, Cinehouse is a new streaming service, Sonos may have a low-cost soundbar, PlayStation Plus details emerge while VRR lands on PS5.
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Netflix is considering ads, Tablo delays their ATSC 3.0 DVR, FIFA launches a streaming service, Amazon Music raises prices, and Sony and Xbox investigate ads in free-to-play games.
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Sony’s answer to Xbox Game Pass is a 3-tiered version of PlayStation Plus. YouTube TV is getting 5.1 and PiP. Microsoft now sells refurbished Xbox Series X.
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Sony’s answer to Xbox Game Pass is a 3-tiered version of PlayStation Plus. YouTube TV is getting 5.1 and PiP. Microsoft now sells refurbished Xbox Series X.
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Samsung announces a QD-OLED TV. YouTube is adding free TV shows. Roku is getting photo screensavers, and PlayStation 5 will get VRR soon.
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CNN+ gets a date and price. Disney+ is bringing ads. Polk has a new Dolby Atmos soundbar. Xbox gets Quick Resume enhancements, and Itch.io is giving you games to support Ukraine.
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Plex unifies live TV guides, Sony Bravia TVs get VRR, Sonos launches Roam SL, Steam Deck arrives, and Amazon Luna launches.
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CNN’s streaming plans become clearer, Intel’s Project Endgame might offer game streaming, and Windows 11 is getting more Xbox gaming goodness.
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NVIDIA SHIELD TV gets patched, MoviePass aims to return, CBS rebrands, crazy battery life headphones, and a QD-OLED monitor gets a price.
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Spotify has lots of drama because of Joe Rogan, Sony bought Bungie, Netflix is making it easier to hide your mistakes, and more!
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Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard. The NVIDIA SHIELD update broke some Plex servers. Google showed off Play Games on Windows.
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Roku LIve TV Zone is combining live TV sources. YouTube TV will stream the Olympics in 4K. Google multiroom audio is getting complicated.
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We recap all the news from CES 2022 including all the big TV announcements, PlayStation VR2, Tablo’s ATSC 3.0 DVR, and more.
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DirecTV Stream is raising prices, Polk Audio launches an Atmos soundbar, and Josh and Richard share their media favorites of 2021.
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Our WiSA SoundSend review, Peacock gets Universal films, Roku and YouTube made up, Scuf made a PS5 controller, and Google is bringing Android games to PC.
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F1 TV comes to most streaming devices. Get notified when shows are available to watch “for free”. Spotify is getting into audiobooks. Xbox threw a birthday party.
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F1 TV comes to most streaming devices. Get notified when shows are available to watch “for free”. Spotify is getting into audiobooks. Xbox threw a birthday party.
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Plex revamps download feature, YouTube will disappear from Roku, GeForce Now goes 4k, Xbox helps nighttime gamers, and Netflix launches games.
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MLB may have a local streaming option coming, Sling TV adds a mini-player to the guide, Apple has new AirPods, Switch Online gets a new tier, and Xbox adds more accessibility features.
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Josh is joined by Jen Pollard to discuss her life with tech, but they also cover the latest news from Google TV, Microsoft Kinect, and Xbox.
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A new Roku Streaming Stick 4k was announced, Sony debuted a lower-cost high-end soundbar, and Spotify is making your playlists better.
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A new Roku Streaming Stick 4k was announced, Sony debuted a lower-cost high-end soundbar, and Spotify is making your playlists better.
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A new Roku Streaming Stick 4k was announced, Sony debuted a lower-cost high-end soundbar, and Spotify is making your playlists better.
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Locast is officially dead. tvOS updates are inbound. Amazon announces the Fire TV Stick 4k Max. Sonos has a new version of the Beam soundbar.
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Plex released a Modern Layout. Sofabaton looks to replace Harmony remotes. Qualcomm brings lossless audio to Bluetooth, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to consoles.
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Plex brings “sonic similarity” to your music library. TCL launches Google TV sets. Movie studios and theaters are making up.
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Plex makes collections easier to manage and more powerful. Spotify trials cheaper plans while making it easier to find new songs. And you can now swap out the M.2 SSD in your PlayStation 5.
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Valve announces the Steam Deck, a portable gaming PC, LG’s rollable OLED TV is available, CNN+ gets announced, and Android TV gets better.
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YouTube TV adds 4k. Peacock comes to Fire TV. Nintendo announced an OLED Switch, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is generally available.
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Xbox had a good showing at E3 2021! NBC will offer the Olympics in 4k HDR with Dolby Atmos and IKEAs latest speaker is in fact a piece of wall art.
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Apple TV, HomePod, and AirPods news from WWDC 2021, Walmart is selling cheap Android TVs streamers while Stadia and Sling TV come to the OS.
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Warner Bros. and Discovery have merged, Amazon bought MGM, TiVo is exiting device production, Apple Music is kicking off a lossless audio wave.
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HDHomeRun Flex arrives, YouTube TV and Roku keep fighting, Wyze launches wireless earbuds, and Xbox is helping fans buy the Series X.
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Logitech gives up on Harmony. There's a new Apple TV 4k and Roku is updating their products. PlayStation 5 gets updated and xCloud comes to browsers.
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T-Mobile shuts down TVision, Sonos is partnering with Ikea again, Spotify has figured out music discovery, and E3 is returning virtually.
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Tablo has a new QUAD HDMI DVR. HBO Max to offer a free tier, Apple kills the HomePod, and Dolby Vision HDR is coming to Xbox gaming.
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Samsung MicroLED TVs are almost here. The Sonos Roam might be a great portable speaker. Microsoft releases updates across the Xbox platforms.
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Spotify HIFI finally brings lossless audio. Apple TV+ comes to Chromecast. PlayStation VR 2 is coming. Xbox is delivering higher frame rates.
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PlayOn and Channels have partnered to make a great solution. Chromecast is adding kid’s profiles. Xbox announced an exciting new headset.
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Xbox celebrates Black History Month, Discovery Plus adds linear channels, Sling TV raises their rates, and Google Stadia stops making games.
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Netflix starts shuffling, Channels gets PiP, DC Universe is refocusing, Xbox almost made a terrible mistake, and Plex Arcade starts streaming classic games.
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It's CES 2021! We’re discussing the latest TVs, wireless surround sound getting easier, NVIDIA's new GPU, and so much more!
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Discovery+ is here and we’ve got all the details. Roku may buy Quibi’s library. ESPN+ sees a price increase while fuboTV is experimenting with pricing.
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Vudu and Peacock get integrated into TiVo. Disney+ gets a price increase. Google Home Max gets axed, and iOS gets Xbox cloud streaming.
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The HDHomeRun Prime 6 is gone. HBO Max is getting more new movies, discovery+ is coming soon, and Apple's new headphones disappoint.
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Netflix leaves Google TV, HBO Max goes 4k, Amazon Music gets videos, The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has arrived, and Xbox will become a smart TV app.
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Comcast is capping data, Blacktag is supporting black creators, NVIDIA and Stadia are streaming games on iOS, and Wonder Woman 1984 is coming to your house.
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HBO Max comes to Amazon Fire TV, AirPlay is on Roku, Sonos hopes you’ll pay for high-quality radio, and we get a sneak peek at xCloud on PC.
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The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launched. Tablo reveals a new DVR. Sling gets picture-in-picture while saying goodbye to an old product.
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We’re releasing this episode later than usual, but we’ve got a good but terrible reason for it. In the news, we’ve got T-Mobile announcing TVision. It’s a new streaming live TV alternative. Quibi is unsurprisingly shutting down. Apple TV is probably coming to Xbox and it’s definitely coming to PlayStation 5. Phil Spencer is teasing the possibility of bringing xCloud to streaming sticks while the company is bringing touch controls to the service.
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Show Links * T-Mobile’s TVision is a cable-cutting package for its mobile customers * Quibi Says It’s Shutting Down * Apple TV may be coming to Xbox consoles * Sony Reveals PS5 to Launch With Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus and Netflix Integrated on Console * Xbox chief Phil Spencer hints at an xCloud streaming stick * Xbox Touch Controls on Mobile Come to More Games, Giving You More Ways to Play * Facebook is rolling out a free cloud gaming service
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Apple is back in the news with the announcement of the HomePod Mini. Regal is closing hundreds of theaters across the United States and UK. Spotify has an incredibly useful new feature. EA Play is coming to Xbox Game Pass. All that and so much more on this week’s episode!
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Show Links * Apple TV+ Free Trials Extended by 3 Months * Apple TV now plays YouTube videos in 4K, with limits * Roku is bringing its Roku Channel to Amazon Fire TV, which makes sense * HDHomeRun App Now Available on LG TVs * Regal is closing all cinemas in the US and UK on Thursday * Apple introduces Apple HomePod Mini * Spotify now lets you search for songs by lyrics * YouTube Music’s free tier allows personal library casting * YouTube Music on Android TV gets library & uploads access, UI tweaks, background play coming * Seagate’s 1TB Game Drive for Xbox Series X, Series S costs $220 * EA Play joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 10th * Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Will Be the Best Place to Play 1000s of Games From Across Four Generations of Xbox
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Roku, Amazon, and Google all announced new video streaming boxes this week! We spend most of the news segment breaking down those announcements. YouTube music has started testing features found on Spotify, and Amazon announced a new game streaming service called Amazon Luna.
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Show Links * Everything Roku Announced: New Roku Ultra, Roku Streambar, Roku Channel App, AirPlay & Home Kit, Roku OS 9.4 * AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Coming to Select 4K Roku TVs and Devices Later This Year * Google’s new Chromecast has a proper OS and remote control * Amazon Announces Two New Fire TV Devices, All-New Fire TV Interface * YouTube Music begins testing Spotify-style daily ‘My Mix’ playlists * YouTube Music testing ‘Workout,’ ‘Commute,’ and other filters for ‘Home’ feed suggestions * Amazon Luna brings Stadia-style cloud gaming, learns from Google’s launch mistakes
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A day after we recorded the last episode Sony unveiled most of the remaining details about the PlayStation 5. Now we know the vast majority of the details of both next-gen consoles. Plex added a new way to skip commercials and it’s a lot better than their old model. SiliconDust has released their Apple TV app. And in one of the biggest video game news stories of the year, Xbox purchased Bethesda!
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Show Links * PS5 Event: Everything Announced and Revealed * PlayStation Plus Collection Is an Answer to Xbox Game Pass * PS5 Will Be Backwards Compatible with ’99 Percent’ of the ‘Thousands’ of PS4 Games Sony Has Tested * PS5: Full-Priced First-Party Games Will Seemingly Be $70 USD * The PS5 DualSense controller costs $70 * Plex Finally Skips Commercials * SiliconDust Introduces HDHomeRun App for Apple TV * NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service is now available on Roku * DC Universe will become a comics-only service on January 21st * The 5 Biggest Takeaways From Xbox’s Bethesda Acquisition * Introducing Our Launch Line-up of Next-gen Xbox Accessories, Coming November 10 * App Compatibility for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Consoles
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Of course Microsoft announced the details of the Xbox Series X the day after we recorded a show about the Series S last week! We kick the show off with all the Series X details and this time Josh is able to get through it all in a reasonable amount of time! Apple announced a new bundle of many of their services. Spotify is making it easier to find virtual concerts. Xbox Game Pass launches Cloud Gaming and has included EA’s gaming subscription at no extra charge.
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Show Links * Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X Launch November 10, Starting at $24.99 a Month with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play * The Xbox Series X vs. the Xbox Series S: What’s the difference? * Apple One combines gaming, music, video, and storage (and more) * Spotify will now list virtual events on artist pages * Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Launches with More Than 150 Games * Get EA Play with Xbox Game Pass for No Additional Cost * EA Is Killing Off The Origin Name Entirely * App Store Revisions Are a Middle Finger to Microsoft (Updated)
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Microsoft was finally forced to announce the Xbox Series S but not by Sony! As of recording this show on Tuesday night, we knew almost everything about the new console including price and release date. The rest of the show was dominated by video news. CableCARD looks like it will soon be dead. TiVo is getting much-needed updates and an important new streaming service. Lastly, LG and Vizio TVs are finally getting AirPlay 2, HomeKit, and Apple TV+.
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Show Links * Xbox Series S Price, Design, Release Date Confirmed, Series X Release Date and Price Reportedly Leaked * The Curtain Begins To Close on CableCARD * TiVo Slows Its Roll While Expanding Partnerships * Locast Now Available Via TiVo Stream 4K in 23 Markets * LG confirms 2018 TV models will receive support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit * Apple TV App Launches on VIZIO SmartCast TVs, with 3-Month Free Trial of Apple TV Plus
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NVIDIA launched its latest line of graphics cards and the RTX 3090 is ushering in an area of truly lifelike visuals! Disney+ may be getting group watch functionality. Amazon is making it easier for fans to find their favorite musician’s Twitch streams. Microsoft has accidentally leaked the Xbox Series S again.
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Show Links * Movies Anywhere’s lending feature is now available to all US users * Disney Plus Possibly Launching Group Watch Feature Along With ‘Mulan’ * TiVo DVRs will lose HBO app at the end of August * Amazon Music now lets you watch artists when they’re live on Twitch * Nvidia Announces the Next Generation of GPUs That Really Matter—And They’re Beasts * NVIDIA Demo Video * Xbox Seemingly Now Openly Admitting Xbox Series S Exists Before It’s Announced * Xbox Showcase Announced for Tokyo Game Show 2020
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There’s another great cord-cutting bundle available now. Emby lands on the Mac App Store. Crunchyroll offers interesting perks in their new tiers. Channels releases a slew of great new features. The Xbox One UI gets a few improvements.
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Show Links * TV subscription bundles are back, and they’re better than ever for cord-cutters * Emby Now Available in the Mac App Store * Crunchyroll subscribers can finally watch anime offline * Channels 4.0 * Audible has a new, cheaper plan (if you can do without the book credits) * Xbox One and Xbox Series X UX Gets a Fresh Look and Streamlined Experience * Consumer Entertainment News – Flipboard * Richard was on In a Few Minutes again this week
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TCL’s new 6-Series TVs look like fantastic sets for gamers, especially those eyeing next-generation consoles. Disney may be about done releasing 4k UHD Blu-ray discs for catalog titles. The Xbox Series X gets a firm release month but also loses its biggest exclusive launch title.
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- New TCL 6-Series Roku TVs promise even better picture, start at $650 for 55-inch
- TCL 55″ 6-Series 4K UHD Dolby Vision HDR QLED Roku Smart TV – 55R635
- Rumors Suggest Disney Is Dialing Back Physical 4K Releases for Older Movies
- Xbox Series X Launches this November with Thousands of Games Spanning Four Generations
- Halo Infinite Development Update
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can try xCloud in beta today
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Disney is releasing Mulan on Disney+. Android TV is getting a home screen update while making it easier to subscribe to services. Movies Anywhere may have the best “watch together” solution yet. Xbox Game Pass gets an official date but may be losing a major platform and Sony clarifies which PlayStation 4 accessories will be supported on PlayStation 5.
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- ‘Mulan’ will premiere on Disney+ September 4th for $30
- New Caavo Control Center Feature Updates
- Get Peacock Free For 3 Months
- Android TV’s new home screen will now recommend movies, TV shows, and apps
- Movies Anywhere lets you create watch parties with up to nine guests
- Spotify adds a remote listening party option where everyone is a DJ
- Spotify on Windows/Mac desktop finally lets you initiate a Chromecast session
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Delivers 100+ Games Directly to Your Mobile Device Beginning September 15
- Microsoft cuts xCloud iOS testing early as its future on Apple devices remains unclear
- Sony explains how PS4 accessories will work on PS5
- New Games with Gold for August 2020
- PS Plus games for August announced
- Consumer Entertainment News – Flipboard
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