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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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #589 – I’m Done with This Thing appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #588 – I Want It To Burn My Retina appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #587 – The Plus Isn’t Enough appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #586 – Branded DRM appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #585 – Plex’s Universal Watchlist appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #584 – PlayStation Plus appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Samsung announces a QD-OLED TV. YouTube is adding free TV shows. Roku is getting photo screensavers, and PlayStation 5 will get VRR soon. The post Entertainment 2.0 #583 – You’re Almost Definitely Better appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #582 – Just Take the Win appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Plex unifies live TV guides, Sony Bravia TVs get VRR, Sonos launches Roam SL, Steam Deck arrives, and Amazon Luna launches. The post Entertainment 2.0 #581 – More VRR and Fewer Microphones appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

CNN’s streaming plans become clearer, Intel’s Project Endgame might offer game streaming, and Windows 11 is getting more Xbox gaming goodness. The post Entertainment 2.0 #580 – As Vague as You Can Get appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

NVIDIA SHIELD TV gets patched, MoviePass aims to return, CBS rebrands, crazy battery life headphones, and a QD-OLED monitor gets a price. The post Entertainment 2.0 #579 – Roll Your Eyes in Unison appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Netflix is making it easier to hide your mistakes. Spotify has gotten embroiled in quite the controversy over things being said on Joe Rogan’s podcast. YouTube Music is adding more advanced versions of their personalized playlists. Sony is in the process of buying Bungie, the makers of Destiny and the original creators of Halo. Valve’s Steam Deck sort of goes on sale later this month. Join us most weeks for the live recording of Entertainment 2.0 on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 pm ET! Click here to download episode #578. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rqcmzp/ent20-episode578.mp3 Subscribe to the Show Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Pandora Show Links Netflix’s ‘Continue Watching’ queue gets a huge quality of life improvementJoe Rogan apologizes to Spotify over backlash and promises to ‘balance things out’ | EngadgetYouTube Music tests personalized ‘Recommended radios’ – 9to5GoogleSony Buys Bungie for $3.6 Billion – IGNValve will start selling the Steam Deck on February 25th – The Verge Send us your feedback by email Follow us on Twitter: Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theDMZ The intro music is a song called Rogue by Raw Stiles The post Entertainment 2.0 #578 – Spotify Drama appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Microsoft surprised the gaming world by announcing that they are buying Activision Blizzard. There are a lot of details to consider in this $68.7 billion purchase. NBC has bad news for those looking to watch the Super Bowl in 4K. The Android TV 11 update for NVIDIA SHIELD TV is giving Plex server users all sorts of issues. YouTube TV is making their channel guide even more configurable, and Google has released Play Games for Windows. Join us most weeks for the live recording of Entertainment 2.0 on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 pm ET! Click here to download episode #577. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4k7zkh/ent20-episode577.mp3 Subscribe to the Show Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Pandora Show Links Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard In Deal Valued At Nearly $70 Billion, Bobby Kotick Staying On As CEONBC Won’t Televise Super Bowl LVI in 4KNvidia working with Google and Plex to fix its Android TV 11 update on Shield TVYouTube TV Now Allows You to Sort Channels by ‘Most Watched’Google shows off Play Games app for Windows PCs & lists spec requirements Send us your feedback by email Follow us on Twitter: Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theDMZ The intro music is a song called Rogue by Raw Stiles The post Entertainment 2.0 #577 – Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Roku is combining multiple live TV sources in their new Live TV Zone. YouTube TV is the first to announce they’ll be streaming the Olympics in 4k. Spotify hasn’t given up on HiFi streaming. Using Google speakers for multi-room audio is getting more complicated. There were lots of exciting gaming monitors announced at CES. Join us most weeks for the live recording of Entertainment 2.0 on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 pm ET! Click here to download episode #576. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2kydju/ent20-episode576.mp3 Subscribe to the Show Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Pandora Show Links Roku offers easy access to live TV with a new hub | EngadgetYouTube TV Will Stream 2022 Winter Olympics in 4K | Cord Cutters NewsSpotify is still working on HiFi streaming, but won’t say when it’s coming | EngadgetYour Google home speakers are about to get slightly worse because Sonos sued and won – The VergeComputer monitors were inventive and interesting at CES 2022 – The Verge Send us your feedback by email Follow us on Twitter: Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theDMZ The intro music is a song called Rogue by Raw Stiles The post Entertainment 2.0 #576 – Give in to the Guide appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Covid-19 couldn’t keep CES 2022 from happening! While it kept Josh and Richard out of Vegas it didn’t prevent them from getting together to cover the event on the other side of the country. In this episode, they recap all of the big TV announcements, Sony’s details about PlayStation VR2, a new headset from HyperX, LG’s new gaming monitor, and Ubisoft’s partnership with Xbox. Join us most weeks for the live recording of Entertainment 2.0 on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 pm ET! Click here to download episode #575. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qz3g2b/ent20-episode575.mp3 Subscribe to the Show Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Pandora Show Links Wrapping Up the TV News from CES 2022Sony Announces QD-OLED TVs at CES 2022This Tablo ATSC 3.0 tuner is a DVR for the 4K over-the-air TV futureHyperX Announces Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset with 300-hour BatterySony Announces and Details PlayStation VR2LG Shifts Focus to Gaming at CES 2022 with New UltraGear LineUbisoft+ is Coming o Xbox Send us your feedback by email Follow us on Twitter: Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theDMZ The intro music is a song called Rogue by Raw Stiles The post Entertainment 2.0 #575 – CES 2022 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

DirecTV Stream is raising prices, Polk Audio launches an Atmos soundbar, and Josh and Richard share their media favorites of 2021. The post Entertainment 2.0 #574 – Our 2021 Media Favorites appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Josh goes over his review of the WiSA SoundSend before getting into the rest of the news. Peacock will get exclusive access to Universal films. Roku and YouTube have made up. Sonos now supports Amazon’s lossless and Dolby music. Scuf has an amazing new controller for the PS5. Google has their own solution for Android games on Windows and Microsoft smartly renamed the version of Game Pass for PCs. Join us most weeks for the live recording of Entertainment 2.0 on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 pm ET! Click here to download episode #573. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ypdh5q/ent20-episode573.mp3 Subscribe to the Show Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Pandora Show Links Phil Churchhill’s Philips Hue AmbilightWiSA SoundSend ReviewPeacock Will Get Exclusive Streaming Rights to Universal Films 45 Days After Theatrical Release – The StreamableRoku and Google Have Agreed to Keep YouTube and YouTube TV on Roku | Cord Cutters NewsSonos now supports Amazon Music’s Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos tracks – The VergeScuf’s Reflex for PS5 is a pricier, customizable take on the DualSense – The VergeGoogle is Bringing Play Store Games to Windows – Thurrott.comXbox Game Pass for PC is now just ‘PC Game Pass’ | Engadget Send us your feedback by email Follow us on Twitter: Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theDMZ The intro music is a song called Rogue by Raw Stiles The post Entertainment 2.0 #573 – SoundSend, Sonos, Scuf, and More! appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Hulu with Live TV is seeing another price increase but it’s not all bad news. Plex is adding new colorful themes. Windows 11 is adding a new media player app. Spotify removed a feature at Adele’s request and killed off Car View at no one’s request. Tidal has changed their pricing model while adding new tiers. Xbox Cloud Gaming lands on consoles. Join us most weeks for the live recording of Entertainment 2.0 on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 pm ET! Click here to download episode #572. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5rt3pb/ent20-episode572.mp3 Subscribe to the Show Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Pandora Show Links Hulu with Live is Getting a Price Increase, Will Add Disney BundleFinding Your True Colors with PlexWindows 11 is getting a new Media Player app you can test todayAdele got Spotify to remove the shuffle button from album pagesSpotify Car View feature is being killed offTidal adds a free tier and brings HiFi audio to its $10 plan Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Consoles Send us your feedback by email Follow us on Twitter: Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theDMZ The intro music is a song called Rogue by Raw Stiles The post Entertainment 2.0 #572 – Best Price Increase News Ever appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

F1 TV comes to most streaming devices. You can now use the Google Home app to control Android TV devices. The Google TV app will notify you when something on your watchlist is available to watch “for free”. Game Pass is giving away an extra-long trial to Crunchyroll. Spotify looks to be getting into audiobooks. Xbox throws a big 20th-anniversary celebration. Oh, and Jen joins Josh to discuss Eternals! Sorry, did we bury the lead? Join us most weeks for the live recording of Entertainment 2.0 on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 pm ET! Click here to download episode #571. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/breqxd/ent20-episode571.mp3 Subscribe to the Show Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Pandora Show Links F1 TV Launches on CTV Devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TVGoogle Home 2.46 brings Android/Google TV remoteGoogle TV app can now notify you when watchlisted movies/shows become available for freeAndroid TV apps can be remotely installed from your phone via new Play Store featureXbox Games Pass Ultimate now includes a free trial to CrunchyrollSpotify acquires audiobook platform FindawayXbox Backward Compatibility Won’t Add Any More Games After Today’s Massive UpdateMicrosoft adds FPS Boost to 37 more games on Xbox Series X / SHalo Infinite’s free multiplayer mode is available nowXbox PC app will soon let you use mods and custom install foldersNetflix Gaming is rolling out on iPhone and iPad Send us your feedback by email Follow us on Twitter: Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theDMZ The intro music is a song called Rogue by Raw Stiles The post Entertainment 2.0 #571 – Watching “For Free” appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Plex revamped their download functionality. YouTube might disappear from Roku. Amazon Fire Smart TVs are available now. Homepod devices can now play Apple Music lossless. GeForce Now makes the move to 4k game streaming. Netflix launches their gaming platform. Xbox releases updates that should help nighttime gamers. Join us most weeks for the live recording of Entertainment 2.0 on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 pm ET! Click here to download episode #570. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uyuuk2/ent20-episode570.mp3 Subscribe to the Show Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Pandora Show Links Photo Gallery and ScreensaverGoing Off Grid Just Got GreatYouTube app will be removed from Roku in DecemberLocast to Pay $32 Million to Broadcasters For Copyright DamagesAmazon Fire Smart TVs Now For Sale; Soon to Include Apple AirPlayHomePod mini software update adds support for Apple Music losslessGeForce Now gets 4K HDR streaming, but only on Shield TVLet the Games Begin: A New Way to Experience Entertainment on MobileOctober Xbox Update: 4K Dashboard, Xbox Night Mode, and MoreNew 2TB and 512GB Seagate Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X|SMicrosoft Highlights First Xbox Game Pass Titles for November Send us your feedback by email Follow us on Twitter: Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther Like us on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theDMZ The intro music is a song called Rogue by Raw Stiles The post Entertainment 2.0 #570 – Netflix Games: It’s a Stranger Thing appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.