Entertainment 2.0 from The Digital Media Zone
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsEntertainment 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.
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Entertainment 2.0 #645 – Roku Pro Series TVs, EA Play Price Increase, and Gamers Opt for Older Games
April 11, 2024 02:35 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBRoku’s new Pro Series TVs 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #645 – Roku Pro Series TVs, EA Play Price Increase, and Gamers Opt for Older Games appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #644 – Hulu Content Arrives on Disney+
March 28, 2024 01:46 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBDisney+ integrates Hulu, Peacock preps for Paris Olympics with interactive live coverage, and Xbox Cloud Gaming tests mouse and keyboard support. The post Entertainment 2.0 #644 – Hulu Content Arrives on Disney+ appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #643 – YouTube’s TV Redesign
March 21, 2024 12:04 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBYouTube’s divisive TV change. Spotify tries music videos. Sony’s PS VR2 bet isn’t working. The post Entertainment 2.0 #643 – YouTube’s TV Redesign appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #642 – Tidal Does the Unimaginable
March 08, 2024 02:24 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBTidal gets a price cut, Apple TV+ adds movies, Spotify introduces an audiobook plan, and Microsoft is making super resolution easier to implement. The post Entertainment 2.0 #642 – Tidal Does the Unimaginable appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #641 – DRM Changes for ATSC 3.0
February 29, 2024 03:42 - 44 minutes - 41 MBLG's new OLEDs get priced. ATSC 3.0 DRM rules are changing to allow DVR functionality. GeForce Now is getting ads. Stream your Xbox library from the cloud in 2024. The post Entertainment 2.0 #641 – DRM Changes for ATSC 3.0 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #640 – The Answer is Always Ads
February 23, 2024 04:11 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBWalmart is buying Vizio, Amazon is charging for Dolby Vision and Atmos, Disney Movie Club is dying, Auracast is coming to more devices, and Xbox is clarifying their strategy. The post Entertainment 2.0 #640 – The Answer is Always Ads appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #639 – Streaming Sports Panacea?
February 09, 2024 03:41 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBESPN, Warner, and Fox are forming a sports streaming powerhouse. Plex adds movie rentals. YouTube TV fixes Multiview. Xbox might share AAA games with PlayStation. The post Entertainment 2.0 #639 – Streaming Sports Panacea? appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #638 – RPGs for Babies
January 25, 2024 03:17 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #638 – RPGs for Babies appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #637 – CES 2024 Gaming
January 18, 2024 03:51 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThe best gaming monitors, laptops, GPUs from CES 2024 along with Google TV updates. The post Entertainment 2.0 #637 – CES 2024 Gaming appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #636 – CES 2024
January 12, 2024 03:44 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBTransparent TVs from LG and Samsung. Giant TVs from Hisense and TCL. A picture frame speaker. MSI Claw portable gaming console, and more from CES 2024! The post Entertainment 2.0 #636 – CES 2024 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #635 – CES 2024 Preview
January 04, 2024 12:48 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBIn our CES 2024 preview, Roku Pro series TVs go up market. LG details their new OLED TVs. Samsung announces premium OLED gaming monitors. Plus, our 2024 predictions. The post Entertainment 2.0 #635 – CES 2024 Preview appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #634 – 2023 Favorites
December 27, 2023 22:09 - 44 minutes - 21.5 MBThis 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #634 – 2023 Favorites appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #633 – Click ‘em All
December 21, 2023 01:30 - 34 minutes - 16.9 MBYouTube ads get longer but less frequent. YouTube TV adds last channel shortcut. Google Podcasts offers migration tool. Xbox Cloud Gaming supports Meta Quest VR. The post Entertainment 2.0 #633 – Click ‘em All appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #632 – E3 is Dead
December 13, 2023 12:37 - 56 minutes - 28.4 MBApple TV gets a new UI. Disney+ starts including Hulu. E3 is dead. Watching ads could get you free access to Xbox Cloud Gaming. The post Entertainment 2.0 #632 – E3 is Dead appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #631 – Aggressive Controller User
November 30, 2023 02:17 - 41 minutes - 21.2 MBOnn Google TV streaming stick is dirt cheap, WiiM Amp outdoes the Sonos Amp, GeForce Now supports PC Game Pass, and YouTube Playables is here. The post Entertainment 2.0 #631 – Aggressive Controller User appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #630 – Streaming Shrinkflation
November 17, 2023 02:02 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBMax is removing features. Fire TV gets more ads. Apple TV+ raises prices. Spotify includes audiobook streaming. The Meta Quest 3 is fantastic, and the Steam Deck OLED improves a great system. The post Entertainment 2.0 #630 – Streaming Shrinkflation appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #629 – Video Industry Changes with Gavin Campbell
October 20, 2023 02:00 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBCharter switches to streaming, Best Buy is dropping physical media, and YouTube and Netflix vie to dominate the streaming space. The post Entertainment 2.0 #629 – Video Industry Changes with Gavin Campbell appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #628 – Sports to the Max with Gavin Campbell
September 14, 2023 14:25 - 59 minutes - 34 MBMax 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! The post Entertainment 2.0 #628 – Sports to the Max with Gavin Campbell appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #627 – The Return of Windows Media Center
August 31, 2023 00:12 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBEmby 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #627 – The Return of Windows Media Center appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #626 – Cloud Gaming Concessions
August 23, 2023 01:55 - 29 minutes - 15 MBAmazon Music Unlimited gets pricier for Prime members, Microsoft makes cloud gaming concessions for the UK, and the Xbox 360 store is shutting down. The post Entertainment 2.0 #626 – Cloud Gaming Concessions appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #625 – Who Needs Enhanced 1080p?
August 12, 2023 14:17 - 52 minutes - 26 MBDisney 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #625 – Who Needs Enhanced 1080p? appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #624 – Raising Rates and Killing Services
July 26, 2023 11:46 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBNetflix and Xbox are killing services, Peacock, YouTube, and Spotify are increasing rates. Xbox Live Gold gets rebranded. The post Entertainment 2.0 #624 – Raising Rates and Killing Services appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #623 – Microsoft Beats the FTC
July 12, 2023 11:54 - 32 minutes - 16.9 MBMicrosoft’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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #623 – Microsoft Beats the FTC appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #622 – Spotify HiFi Price
June 29, 2023 12:46 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBThe Spotify HiFi price may not be competitive, the Netflix crackdown is working, Xbox prices are increasing, and Meta introduced a VR game subscription service. The post Entertainment 2.0 #622 – Spotify HiFi Price appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #621 – Apple Vision Pro
June 08, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBApple 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #621 – Apple Vision Pro appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #620 – I Am NOT Paying for YouTube. Period.
June 01, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBNetflix is cracking down on password sharing, Comcast is streaming live TV, YouTube added 30-second unskippable ads, and Sony announced Project Q handheld. The post Entertainment 2.0 #620 – I Am NOT Paying for YouTube. Period. appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Netflix Kills DVD Business and the UK Kills Activision Acquisition
May 11, 2023 01:19 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBNetflix kills its DVD business while boosting its ad-supported tier. UK's CMA blocked the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The post Netflix Kills DVD Business and the UK Kills Activision Acquisition appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
HBO Max and Discovery+ Become Max
April 14, 2023 00:46 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBHBO Max and Discovery+ merge into Max. YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket gets priced. ASUS ROG Ally to take on the Steam Deck. E3 is canceled. The post HBO Max and Discovery+ Become Max appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Will Bally Sports Keep the Lights On?
March 28, 2023 03:14 - 31 minutes - 16.1 MBBally Sports tries to keep airing local sports. YouTube TV raises prices. Spotify HiFi is still MIA. Ubisoft won’t be at E3. The post Will Bally Sports Keep the Lights On? appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #616 – Now Would Be a Good Time
March 16, 2023 00:50 - 54 minutes - 27.2 MBMarch Madness Live brings all the college basketball action. Roku has new features. Apple Music Classical is expected soon. Sony spews more nonsense. The post Entertainment 2.0 #616 – Now Would Be a Good Time appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #615 – Big as a 4-Slice Toaster
March 09, 2023 03:14 - 50 minutes - 24.5 MBSony unveils the A95L QD-OLED. Movies Anywhere is removing one of their most unique features. Sonos announced the Era 300 and Era 100 speakers. The post Entertainment 2.0 #615 – Big as a 4-Slice Toaster appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #614 – Your Taste Profile
February 23, 2023 13:20 - 56 minutes - 27.4 MBPlex adds credit skipping. Spotify will let you train their algorithm. YouTube Music offers more customization of radio. Xbox games are going to GeForce Now. The post Entertainment 2.0 #614 – Your Taste Profile appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #613 – I Am Kind of a Rules Guy
February 09, 2023 13:24 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBPeacock cuts the free tier. Paramount+ is coming to cable. Details emerge about Netflix password sharing. Should you buy Samsung’s QD-OLED gaming monitor? The post Entertainment 2.0 #613 – I Am Kind of a Rules Guy appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #612 – Uncharacteristically Nice
January 20, 2023 04:27 - 56 minutes - 28.5 MBTablo refunds ATSC 3.0 DVR orders. Apple announces a new HomePod. MGM+ launched. HBO Max raises prices. Apple TV and Apple Music came to Windows. The post Entertainment 2.0 #612 – Uncharacteristically Nice appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #611 – Robotic Romance
January 13, 2023 03:05 - 57 minutes - 28.7 MBHTC Vive XR Elite takes VR to the next level. Plex movie rentals. Apple is using “AI” to create audiobooks from eBooks. The post Entertainment 2.0 #611 – Robotic Romance appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #610 – CES 2023 Gaming Tech
January 07, 2023 22:07 - 41 minutes - 23 MBRazer and Alienware’s new gaming laptops, Samsung’s crazy monitors, unnecessarily fast displays, the Razer Edge, and PlayStation’s accessible controller. The post Entertainment 2.0 #610 – CES 2023 Gaming Tech appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #609 – CES 2023 TVs and Audio
January 06, 2023 13:52 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBWe take a look at all the big TV and audio announcements at CES 2023 from LG, Samsung, TCL, Hisense, and JBL. The post Entertainment 2.0 #609 – CES 2023 TVs and Audio appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #608 – Can’t Unrecommend It Enough
December 16, 2022 01:07 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBDIRECTV STREAM prices are increasing. The FTC sues to block the Activision acquisition. Xbox is raising game prices. LG launching more OLED gaming monitors. The post Entertainment 2.0 #608 – Can’t Unrecommend It Enough appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #607 – It’s All Math
November 18, 2022 01:53 - 50 minutes - 25.6 MBPlex 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #607 – It’s All Math appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #606 – RIP Slingbox
November 11, 2022 02:01 - 54 minutes - 26 MBChannels 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #606 – RIP Slingbox appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #605 – Adele’s Going To Hate This
November 04, 2022 00:45 - 47 minutes - 23.9 MBThe 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #605 – Adele’s Going To Hate This appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #604 – Rising Cost of Streaming
October 27, 2022 23:56 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBNetflix adds ads, prices are increasing for Apple TV+, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Premium. Razer announces earbuds for gamers. The post Entertainment 2.0 #604 – Rising Cost of Streaming appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #603 – New Apple TV 4k
October 21, 2022 01:52 - 35 minutes - 18.4 MBThe 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #603 – New Apple TV 4k appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #602 – Shoehorned In
October 14, 2022 00:38 - 53 minutes - 27.2 MBYou need to check your Amazon Drive. The NHL is back on ESPN+. Apple Music is on Xbox. Meta Quest is getting Xbox Cloud Gaming. The post Entertainment 2.0 #602 – Shoehorned In appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #601 – Jiffy Lube+
October 06, 2022 01:36 - 34 minutes - 18.6 MBAmazon 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #601 – Jiffy Lube+ appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #600 – You Ruin Everything
September 16, 2022 00:45 - 56 minutes - 62.9 MBRoku announces a mini subwoofer at the same time as the Sonos Sub Mini. JBL has new Atmos soundbars. PlayStation throws a temper tantrum. The post Entertainment 2.0 #600 – You Ruin Everything appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #599 – If You’re ThinQing
September 09, 2022 01:14 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBThe 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #599 – If You’re ThinQing appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #598 – Theoretical Economics
September 01, 2022 02:22 - 55 minutes - 27.4 MBThe 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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #598 – Theoretical Economics appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #597 – Take One for the Team
August 26, 2022 12:06 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBPlex’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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #597 – Take One for the Team appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #596 – Pay the Buck
August 18, 2022 22:43 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBAmazon discontinues the Fire TV Recast, Disney+ and Hulu raise prices, Walmart Plus includes Paramount+, and Xbox announces Game Pass family plan. The post Entertainment 2.0 #596 – Pay the Buck appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.