Entertainment 2.0 from The Digital Media Zone

Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Premium Lite subscribers are seeing more ads. The Marshall Heston 120 soundbar looks stunning. And Xbox's future of handhelds may drive their consoles. The post Entertainment 2.0 #688 – More Ads in Streaming and the Future of Xbox Consoles appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

ESPN streaming service officially announced, there's a new Onn 4k Plus Google TV streamer, Spotify has new controls, and Xbox Cloud Gaming adds keyboard and mouse support. The post Entertainment 2.0 #687 – Goodbye to Free Audiobooks and Hello to Gaming Laptops appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

ESPN streaming service officially announced, there's a new Onn 4k Plus Google TV streamer, Spotify has new controls, and Xbox Cloud Gaming adds keyboard and mouse support. The post Entertainment 2.0 #686 – Stand-alone ESPN Service and Onn 4k Plus Google TV Streamer appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

YouTube Premium experiments with pricing, Roku is acquiring a streaming service, Sonos and Ikea are breaking up, and Xbox is getting more expensive. The post Entertainment 2.0 #685 – Roku Buys a Streaming Service and Xbox Raises Prices appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

New Roku Streaming Sticks, Max account sharing, a deal on the Google TV Streamer, a new wireless Android Auto dongle, and Switch 2 pre-orders. The post Entertainment 2.0 #684 – New Roku Streaming Sticks appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

The NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti was announced and reviewed this week. Razer Remote Play improves streaming PC games, and the PlayStation 5 is getting more expensive. The post Entertainment 2.0 #683 – NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti Reviews appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

The Plex Pass price is increasing. Netflix now supports HDR10+ and that's probably good for you! Apple hilariously brings new features to Airpods Max. Auracast inches closer to an Android reality. The post Entertainment 2.0 #682 – Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

The Plex Pass price is increasing. Netflix now supports HDR10+ and that's probably good for you! Apple hilariously brings new features to Airpods Max. Auracast inches closer to an Android reality. The post Entertainment 2.0 #681 – Plex Pass Price Propulsion appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

We discuss our favorite movies and TV shows, Sonos nixes their video product, Chromecasts are broken, Pocket Casts going free, and Xbox handheld rumors. The post Entertainment 2.0 #680 – Our Favorite Movies and Shows and Sonos Nixes Video appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

DirecTV Genre Packs could shake up the streaming television marketplace. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 hits the sweet spot. The MSI Claw 8 AI+ reviews are here. YouTube Premium Lite is officially in the US. The post Entertainment 2.0 #679 – DirecTV Genre Packs and AMD Radeon RX 9070 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

YouTube Premium Lite may come to the US. You can sync your Hue lights with your TV without a box. Max changes their sports and news offerings. Reviewing the Lenovo Legion Go S. The post Entertainment 2.0 #678 – YouTube Premium Lite and Hue Sync appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Apple TV comes to Android. More people watch YouTube on TV. Sonos is building a video streamer. Should you buy a GeForce 5000 series card? What is the future of Xbox? The post Entertainment 2.0 #677 – A Sonos Video Streamer? appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Fubo is raising subscription prices. Spotify may create a superfan tier. Bookshop.org lets you buy eBooks while supporting your local bookstore. The post Entertainment 2.0 #676 – Buying eBooks Locally and Spotify's Superfan Tier appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, Sonos CEO fired, Hulu merging with Fubo, Lenovo Legion Go S, and a recap of CES 2025 gaming news! The post Entertainment 2.0 #675 – Plex Updates, MySports, and Game Assist appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, Sonos CEO fired, Hulu merging with Fubo, Lenovo Legion Go S, and a recap of CES 2025 gaming news! The post Entertainment 2.0 #674 – Venu is dead and Switch 2 is Alive appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

We discuss all the big TV and headphone announcements from CES 2025, including a surprising TV recommendation! The post Entertainment 2.0 #673 – CES 2025 TVs and Headphones appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #672 – A Deep Dive into Our Entertainment Centers appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

LG QNEDs get wireless 4k streaming while the company discontinues 4k Blu-ray players. YouTube TV gets a massive price increase. Lenovo may make a Steam-powered portable. The post Entertainment 2.0 #671 – LG's New QNED TVs Receiving Last Year's OLED Killer Feature appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Channels DVR is ending support for NVIDIA SHIELD. MAX is adding live channels. CNBC launched a live streaming service. Xbox brings game streaming to consoles. The post Entertainment 2.0 #670 – Time to Migrate Your Channels DVR appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Plex's new app. Spotify's new audiobooks and features. Sonos Arc Ultra review. PlayStation Portal can stream games from the cloud. The post Entertainment 2.0 #669 – Plex's New App & Spotify Audiobook Additions appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Amazon is shuttering Freevee, releasing a new line of Fire TVs, and including audiobooks in their music service. Now you can stream purchased games in Xbox Cloud Gaming. The post Entertainment 2.0 #668 – Amazon Mini-LED Fire TV Omni appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Netflix is giving up on interactive content. Nintendo made an ingenious music streaming app and released important Switch 2 details. The post Entertainment 2.0 #667 – Nintendo Music and Important Switch 2 Details appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

For episode 666, Josh and Richard discuss their favorite scary movies, books, and games, as well as their spooky Halloween media traditions. The post Entertainment 2.0 #666 – Spooky Spectacular appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft announced with other Kindles. Google is releasing “Hold close to cast.” There's a new Xbox Wireless Headset. The post Entertainment 2.0 #665 – Amazon Kindle Colorsoft appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Amazon has a new Fire TV Stick HD. It's feature-packed and costs less than you expect. YouTube is adding features across all the ways we use the service. Sonos announced Arc Ultra and Sub 4. The post Entertainment 2.0 #664 – YouTube, Get Off My Channels Lawn appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Plex adds user-created reviews. Apple TV Plus is coming to Prime Video. LG TVs are finally getting Chromecast. Soon you'll be able to stream your purchased Xbox games. The post Entertainment 2.0 #663 – LG TVs Finally Add Chromecast Support appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Plex is shifting focus to movies and TV. More ads are coming to Prime Video. Pixel Buds Pro 2 have Auracast. Spotify madeoffline playback much more convenient. The post Entertainment 2.0 #662 – Plex Shifts Focus to Movies and TV appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #661 – Meta Quest 3S Lowers the Cost of VR appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Should you buy the Google TV Streamer? What about the new Roku Ultra? YouTube is displaying more ads. Bose has new earbuds. Steam Families simplifies game sharing. The post Entertainment 2.0 #660 – Should You Buy the Google TV Streamer? appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Joe DeStazio joins Josh to examine how the history of video game generations may guide the future and why we might be in for a major shake-up. The post Entertainment 2.0 #659 – Predicting Next-Gen Video Game Consoles appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Panasonic is back with the Z95A OLED. The Philips Hue Sync Box 8k supports next-gen gaming. Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro at an eye-watering price! The post Entertainment 2.0 #658 – Panasonic’s New OLED TV appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

DirecTV is fighting with Disney. ESPN simplifies finding matches. Apple locked down volume buttons. The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro might be the best Xbox controller of all time! The post Entertainment 2.0 #657 – When DirecTV Fights Disney Viewers Lose appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #656 – Can't Wait for the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

The new Google TV Streamer might be the set-top box we've longed for. Venu Sports has a price. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ get price increases. The post Entertainment 2.0 #655 – Google TV Streamer appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

The Hisense CanvasTV looks like a painting on your wall. Spotify details the Hifi tier, including the price. The post Entertainment 2.0 #654 – Hisense CanvasTV and Spotify Hifi's Price appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Victory+ is a new free hockey streaming service, Redbox is shutting down, Sling TV is adding free 4k content. The post Entertainment 2.0 #653 – Free 4K Hockey and Olympics on Sling TV appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Skydance is merging with Paramount. Amazon Fire TV and Sling are showing ads when you pause. Xbox shakes up Game Pass. The post Entertainment 2.0 #652 – Three Gross Reasons appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Spotify cuts prices and features. Tidal standardizes audio formats. You can play Xbox games on Fire TV. Paramount Plus is rasing prices. The post Entertainment 2.0 #651 – Spotify Is Making Me Want To Leave appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Apple TV is getting new features. Spotify is increasing personalization. Jabra Elite earbuds have a surprising new case. Xbox had a great show. The Zotac Zone is aimed at Steam Deck OLED. The post Entertainment 2.0 #650 – Congratulations on Your Life appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Max and Spotify are raising prices. Asus announces ROG Ally X. NVIDIA G-Assist brings AI assistance to PC gaming, but at what cost? The post Entertainment 2.0 #649 – Price Increases, the ROG Ally X, and G-Assist appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Venu Sports is the name of the upcoming sports streaming mega service. Comcast has a cheap streaming bundle. Sonos Ace headphones announced. The post Entertainment 2.0 #648 – Dark Days for Sonos appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Disney, Hulu, and Max will soon bundle. Spotify is removing lyrics from free users. WiiM has new audio streamers. Xbox shuttered studios. The post Entertainment 2.0 #647 – Powerhouse Streaming Bundle appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Onn Pro Google TV may be the Chromecast replacement we've been waiting for! The post Entertainment 2.0 #646 – Onn Pro Google TV appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Roku'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.

Disney+ 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.

YouTube'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.

Tidal 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.

LG'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.

Walmart 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.

ESPN, 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.

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. The post Entertainment 2.0 #638 – RPGs for Babies appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.