Podcasts about PlayStation Vue

This week we breakdown the latest HBO Max/HB0 subscribers numbers just released by AT&T and question how the industry should define sub growth. While 73.8M sounds like a big number, the service had 61M at the end of 2020 and won't have day-in-date releases this year. We also debate some of the latest “estimates” released on vMVPD subscriber growth and highlight the challenges faced with vMVPD packages now averaging $65 a month. We also touch on some of the latest numbers given out at the CES show around Five TV device sales and Google TV adoption.Companies and services mentioned: HBO Max, Fire TV, Peacock TV, Sling TV, Hulu, Disney, Netflix, Discovery, WarnerMedia, Apple, Roku, Samsung, TCL, Google TV, YouTube TV, fuobTV, Philo, DIRECTV STREAM, PlayStation Vue, ESPN+, Comcast, AT&T, Fastly, Cloudflare, Brightcove, Limelight Networks, Haivision, Kaltura, Qumu, Vimeo, Twitter, Akamai.Executives mentioned: Jay Utz, Noah Levine, Robert Coon, Guy Paskar, David Belson.Links to articles mentioned:AT&T says they ended 2021 with "approximately 73.8 million total global HBO Max and HBO subscribershttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/danrayburn_hbomax-streamingmedia-activity-6884528669679747072-gVXMGrowth of vMVPD Services Stalling: Sling TV Added Only 260,000 Subs in 4 Yearshttps://www.streamingmediablog.com/2021/02/vmvpd-stalling.htmlAmazon says they have now sold over 150 million Fire TV devices globallyhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/danrayburn_fire-tv-is-on-the-move-in-2022-activity-6884522654821302272-BgbLNBCU says that Premium Peacock customers will be able to stream every minute of every live event of the 2022 Winter Olympics, "All in One Place"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danrayburn_peacocktv-nbcuniversal-nbcsports-activity-6884599211048890369-ZtmVQuestions or feedback? Contact us at dan@danrayburn.com

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 3/28/2015 Tyler, Jake, and Jack talk about Playstation Vue, Sling TV, Kojima leaving Konami and Remastered games. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drunknerdspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drunknerdspodcast/support

You already know Tweets, but let me introduce you to Fleets. Robinhood explains its outages. Google assistant can now read you webpages out loud. Netlify is an interesting raise. And why getting a big-named VC in your seed round might actually be detrimental to your startup.Sponsors:Metalab.coKiwico.com/rideLinks:Twitter Is Finally Doing Stories (Buzzfeed)Robinhood offers $15 discount, blames outage on record trades (TechCrunch)Robinhood offers traders $15 for going down as markets gained $1.1T (TNW)Google cancels ‘physical’ I/O 2020 due to coronavirus concerns (9to5Google)Amazon employee in Seattle tests positive for coronavirus (GeekWire)Tesla downgraded Model 3 chip in China thanks to coronavirus (BBC News)Google Assistant can now read or translate websites and Android app content (VentureBeat)$75M legal startup Atrium shuts down, lays off 100 (TechCrunch)After attracting 800K web developers, Netlify wins $53M in funding (SiliconAngle)New AngelList data set sheds light on the signaling risks of seed-stage investments (TechCrunch)Streamer Quibi Raises Additional Funds Ahead of Launch (WSJ)Hulu’s live TV service is now on PS4 consoles after PlayStation Vue shutdown (The Verge)Roku is in talks for original programming, following the footsteps of Netflix and Amazon (Digiday)

It’s delay season for real! Your tardy Gamer Friends have finally gotten caught up on January’s news and we’re happy to report that everyone else is running late, too.“Logging On,” major delays for several AAA titles have been recently announced, including Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2, Marvel’s Avengers, Iron Man VR, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. However, Journey to the Savage Planet and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot were on schedule and have been released! Meanwhile, Sony is making moves with PlayStation Vue and #E32020, while Stadia is clinging to relevance with some upcoming game announcements.“These Past Two Weeks In Nerdom,” Big Nkrumah is finally committing to watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but we’re not so sure about the new Hunger Games prequel books, HBO’s Watchmen, or the new Star Trek series Picard. We’re also talking M.O.D.O.K. On Hulu, Sony’s trailer for Morbius, and Joker’s Oscar nominations haul.And, after literally a year of trying, we finally have friend of the show and Bones of Feet co-founder Professor Dumptruck in “Party Chat” to discuss his love for Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Rainbow Six: Seige, life as a pro streamer, and his new campaign to raise money for mental health awareness via Bell Let’s Talk!Thank you so much for listening! As always, we really appreciate the support. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, give us a rating or review, and tell your gamer friends about the show! We’ll catch you back here in just one week.Links:Professor Dumptruck on TwitchProfessor Dumptruck on TwitterBell Let’s TalkOur Bones of Feet episode!

Me and My Roku podcast is back for the spontaneous episode!In this episode:Playstation Vue is gone! Farewell.Fox apps leaving Roku--- wait never mind!Quick inventory of all my Roku apps and more!Special thanks to archive.org for their support.Subscribe to the Me and My Roku podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker, Spotify, Tunein, YouTube, iHeart Media, and Radio.com!!!!Follow me on Twitter @radioafflictionFor questions and comments: Email me at meandmyrokupodcast@gmail.comEnjoy!

Welcome to Episode 61 of the snobOS Podcast!Intro: We talk events of the week and why does January feel so long.The Lowdown: We talk Apple Watch new digital crown patent, Apple Maps redesign, Apple could be working on a smaller wireless charging pad, and NFL Halftime show coming to Apple Music.2nd String: We talk Ring Doorbell app packed with third-party trackers, no more Playstation Vue, and Huawei surpassed Apple to become 2nd largest smartphone vendor in 2019 despite sanctions.For the Culture: We talk Kobe Bryant, daughter and other killed in helicopter accident and Google's new black history Ad.The Hookup: We talk iOS 13.3.1 update.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsEmail: snobOScast@gmail.comFollow snobOS Podcast @snobOScastFollow Nica Montford @TechSavvyDivaFollow Terrance Gaines @BrothaTechDownload, rate & review on Apple Google & SpotifyEngage on social @snobOScastLeave comments and suggestionsWeb: snobOScast.comEmail: snobOScast@gmail.com

Have you considered cutting the cord but didn't know which service was right for you to stream your favorite shows.  Jonathan Osman provides a ranking of the TV streaming services (Hulu Live, Spectrum TV, AT&T Now, Sling, and YouTube TV) as far as which ones were easiest to use, most channels and value for money.  Also, if you were a Playstation Vue subscriber and you're now searching for which service is most like Vue, this bonus episode is for you.   To receive OTA (Over the Air) television free: External Antenna: https://www.amazon.com/ClearStream-Indoor-Outdoor-Antenna-Mount/dp/B007RH5GZI/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=JQcZ3hW8bFVALL251re6Zw&hsa_cr_id=3423825790401&ref_=sb_s_sparkle_slot Distribution Amplifier, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-Distribution-Amplifier-Antenna/dp/B001PI09SE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=channel+master&qid=1580501036&sr=8-1 DVR: Try a TiVO or ReCast: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-Recast-over-the-air-DVR-500GB-75-hours/dp/B01J6A6H74?ref_=ast_bbp_dp&th=1&psc=1 Finally, and most importantly, point the antenna at the tv towers.  https://www.antennaweb.org/ is a great resource to help you find where they are and even the type of antenna would work best for you.   Good luck!

  Microsoft: 1:33 - SDK released for Surface Duo.   Apple: 6:48 - The original Mac is now 36 years old. - Next iPhone Pro rumored to have navy blue option. - Low-cost iPhone 9 could launch as early as March.   Google: 19:01 - New apps for Digital Well-being: Envelope, Activity Bubbles, Screen Stopwatch. - Google I/O confirmed for May 12-14.   General Tech: 23:58 - Motorola Razr coming Feb 6.   Gaming: 24:58 - Multiplayer mode now available on Mario Kart Tour. - Verizon giving new FiOS Gigabit customers free Stadia Premier Edition. - Sony is shutting down Playstation Vue and allowing other streaming services. - New Xcloud games. - AMD 5600XT launched. - Mobile Tetris is gone and back on iOS and Android. - Sony tweets. - New Wii U games.     www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms    T-Shirts!   Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android  

Me and My Roku Podcast is back with host Peter A. Clay in a new decade of streaming delight!In this episode:It's getting close to P day!Playstation Vue is about ready to shutdown.Notes from last years shows and how to look forward!Plus Comings, goings and more!Special thanks to archive.org for their support.Subscribe to the Me and My Roku podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker, Spotify, Tunein, YouTube, iHeart Media, and Radio.com!!!!Follow me on Twitter @radioafflictionFor questions and comments: Email me at meandmyrokupodcast@gmail.comEnjoy!

Kyle Amos discusses the latest sports and news - Anthony Davis, Carmelo Anthony’s clutch performance, NBA update, Tom Brady with “more to prove,” Roy Williams’ discouraging comments, a crazy 24 hours in Iran with President Trump’s response, Americans having difficulty finding Iran on a map, “The Mandalorian” Season 2, PlayStation Vue, Marvel and ABC talking about a new show, men feeling more confident with a beard, and more. January 8, 2020 Sports - 1:38News and Politics - 25:10Tech and Entertainment - 42:08Health and Science - 48:43

In this episode, I intended to go over streaming services, and ended up giving my initial thoughts on Disney+ and lamenting a bit at losing my Playstation Vue service in a couple months. Peanut Gallery indeed.

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio, Justin is out and Andy Taylor and Shawn DeWeerd talk about the latest in Tech. Shawn recently Won the Blue Yeti USB Microphone in an Online Contest and received it in. Shawn talks about the different features of the Microphone which produces some great sound. Andy talks about a pair of headphones he found out about after a discussion in a Facebook Radio Group. His current headphones began to short out so he was in the market. The Headphones are from a company called OneOdio. What's really nice about these headphones, The OneOdio Studio DJ Headphones, they are adapter free. For this use, that means the cords can be interchanged and unplugged. The benefits are great sound, comfortable and they can connect to a Smartphone through a jack or audio dongle. These features in other microphones would cost about $150 however the pricing on Amazon was $34! Andy Was totally pleased with this purchase. Andy tells the story of his Unboxing Video gone wrong with a purchase of the Zoom H4NPro Audio Recorder, when he opened the Retail Box he bought..There was nothing in it! The guys talk about the latest iOS13 Release and some of the features they love. Shawn has been involved in a project for some time, archiving his family films, slides and photos. Shawn talks about the work involved to make this happen and some of the products that have helped to get the job done. Shawn uses a Frame by Frame Film Scanner for the Movie Duplication made my Wolverine, the Movie Maker Pro. He shares the process with us and how it works. Shawn also shares preparation for doing a Film or Slide capture, what needs to bedone. The Guys talk about the Many changes this past month in the world of Streaming. Playstation Vue made the announcement that they were going to cease streaming. The guys touch on the other options available and coming soon! Connect with us on our Social Media sites. Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com

Death Stranding is finally here, and we use the word "finally" lightly. Conceived and developed at light speed compared to many of its AAA contemporaries, Hideo Kojima's new game came to fruition relatively quickly, and with lots of expectations in tow. What it delivers is one of the most unusual experiences we've ever played. And we mean that in the best way possible. So join us as we gush about Death Stranding for a while, and stay with us as we work through the PlayStation news of the week, from a corporate reshuffle at Sony HQ to an all-new first party studio working on PS5 games from Southeast Asia. Then, listener questions round-out the episode, per usual, with a requiem for PlayStation Vue, a lesson on how the Trophy system works, the possibility of Ghost of Tsushima preempting The Last of Us: Part II, and an unfortunate (albeit necessary) revisiting of last week's show, in which a listener pooped his pants on a date. (Turns out there's more to say about that, for some reason.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ironically, not long after recording this episode it was announced the Playstaion Vue would be shutting down. Once again, SKiM telling the future. We violated custom and “reviewed” Matcha Green Tea Kit-Kat but not the Japanese kind. Tee and his junior make a return visit to Toronto for EGLX and he shares the tales of their adventure. Dan’s little sister got married but it wasn’t the only wedding he attended that weekend. Air B n B’s are interesting. We start our early Christmas discussions. Ant explains how love and relationships work and we discuss Dan’s upcoming date. Tatum l TAYREL713 l Lunchbox l Gabe DOWNLOADS l RSS l Apple Podcast l Google Play l Spotify l TuneIn l Facebook l Twitter l YouTube l Stitcher l Email l Amazon Wish List l Merch l Patreon PHONE l 216-302-8763   #Comedy #Culture #Social #Foodie #Podcast #230HuronRdEast #SusysSoup #PlaystationVue #Toronto #Canadian #MatchaGreenTea #KitKat #SwissChalet #TimHortons #Weddings #AirBnB #KindaFunny #Longos #RescueDog #Michaels #Target #love #Relationships #Dating

This week! Sony shuffles, streaming services, AR rumors, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Monkey Barrels, Layton’s Mystery Journey, The Stretchers, Audica, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Nuprin 9 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Wayne’s World Stan Mikita’s Donuts Stan Mikita Herman’s Head (pilot) PS4 now second best-selling console of all time Hermen Hulst to lead Sony WWS, Shu Yoshida to lead indie relations Sony shuttering PlayStation Vue in January Mr. Boogedy (intro) Starz ad on the front of Disney Plus Xbox All-Access plan expanded to other parts of the world, includes Scarlett upgrade option The Super Bowl Shuffle Death Stranding coming to PC via 505 Games EA bringing EA Access and its games to Steam EA bringing remasters of fan favorites in 2020 Rumor that Apple is working with Valve on AR Luigi’s Mansion 3 Monkey Barrels Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy Deluxe Edition Tobu Tobu Girl Deluxe Tetris 99 The Stretchers Audica Moon Over the Castle Greg Sewart’s Extra Life Page Greg’s Out of the Park Developments stream The Player One Podcast t-shirt The Player One Podcast mug ResetEra Player One Podcast Topic Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special - Generation 16 Episode #119 Add us in Apple Podcasts Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Own an iPhone/iPod touch? We've got an app for that--the Player One Podcast player app is available now. Play shows new and old, read show notes, access the show Twitter, website, email, and more! Click here to download. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:31:59  

Forced gaming curfew and budget for minors, PlayStation TV service coming to an end, BlizzCon 2019, Modern Warfare and a recommended record for fans of instrumental acoustic guitar music.   0:02:23 Side A Video Games China decides to force the gaming habits of children allowing a set amount of daily time to play video games, a ceiling on how late they can play and a limit on how much they can spend on dlc PlayStation Vue coming to an end and most of us cord cutters are inching our way back up to the expensive services burden anyway Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 revealed at BlizzCon 2019 Karl ditches the XBOX One Modern Warfare Gears 5 Borderlands 3 E-Penis (Easy PlayStation Platinum Trophies): Devious Dungeon 2 Peasant Knight Metagal   0:47:28 Beers and Cheers Eagle Park Brewing Company | Miss Swiss Guinness Parallel 49 Brewing | Tricycle Cranberry Radler   0:51:33 Side B Music Recommended Record: William Tyler Goes West Recommended record for next episode: Pup Morbid Stuff Give it a few listens and leave a rating and some words in our Discord Server or Facebook Group   Join The Community Discord Facebook Group Links Subscribe To Podcast (RSS Feed) Website ABandofGamers.com Twitter @ ABandofGamers Instagram.com/ABandofGamers Email ABOGpod@gmail.com Intro, segue and outro music provided by Tiny Rockets and used with permission.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoy the show and would like to support ABOG, please tell a friend and share it on social media.

There are new NVIDIA SHIELD devices, PlayStation Vue is closing, Microsoft brings back Xbox All Access with a very nice twist, and so much more. The post Entertainment 2.0 #502 – That’s Why They Do That appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher. Disclaimer: This news in the episode is a bit dated due to us being unable to record last weekend but we'll be right back on schedule next week! This week on the Press X to Start Podcast: DJ, Sean and Doug talk about Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare, Overwatch 2, The Last Of Us 2 being delayed and much more! What We've Been Playing - Time code: 03:33 Doug tries to get those sweet slutty Halloween skins on Overwatch, DJ continues to fuel the space military industrial complex in Gundam, Sean still can't figure out Super Metroid, plays Apex Legends to pass the time waiting for COD to download and then joins DJ in an in-depth discussion on Modern Warfare. Gaming News - Time code: 23:35 The quick hits: Shroud dumps Twitch and joins Ninja over at Mixer, Google announces plans to build first party studios for Stadia, Google also won't be able to fulfill all of the Stadia preorders at launch (ya hate to see it), Sony's trying to get ride of that Playstation Vue thing that nobody uses, Arkham Legacy MIGHT be the new Rocksteady Batman game says totally credible Twitter leaker, Horizon: Zero Dawn makes it's way to Playstation VR. The heavy hitters: A look at what features are expected to be announced for Overwatch 2 ahead of Blizzcon, The Last Of Us 2 gets delayed until May to ensure the a "true Naughty Dog experience", Fallout 76 drops a new 100$ yearly subscription service that works exactly as well as you'd expect it to, Ubisoft owns up to Ghost Recon: Breakpoint being an unmitigated disaster and delays several other games as a result. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps! SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE Join/Follow Us:Youtube: Press X To Start TVTwitch: pressxtostarttvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2startTwitter: @PressX2S Instagram: @PressX2Start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on Twitter | IG Be good to each other, Peace!

Marco hates Fall Out Boy. Like, REALLY hates Fall Out Boy. Why is that important right now? Who's to say? But it opens up a convo on what makes a good vs. a bad cover. We also end up talking a bit about rapper TI being an absolute psychopath and the PlayStation Vue going the way of the dodo bird. Cheers! Beer of the Week: Kona Brewing Hibiscus Brut IPA

Sponsored by Plex - http://lon.tv/plexpass - This week we look at why reviews are important for showing the differences between marketing and reality. Also Apple TV+ launches, Playstation Vue collapses, Nintendo's huge profit, Gsync on LG TVs and a lot more. See this week's referenced videos: http://lon.tv/ww274 and subscribe! http://lon.tv/s VIDEO INDEX: 00:19 - Supporter Thank Yous 00:47 - Plex Ad 03:13 - Week in Review 03:51 - News: Nintendo Profits 05:10 - News: Comcast's Hidden Cord Cutter Fees 05:47 - News: Comcast Fights Secure DNS 08:25 - News: Apple TV+ 11:26 - News: GSync on LG TVs 12:09 - News: Playstation Vue's Demise 13:19 - Why Facebook is right to not fact check candidate ads 20:31 - Q&A: Connected TV and Local Ads 22:36 - Q&A: Nvidia Shield's missing 25% performance boost 24:22 - Q&A For You: Can you find the missing 25%? 25:05 - Q&A: Shield TV Remote works on older Shields 25:49 - Pick of the Week: Xeno Crisis game 27:30 - Coming up this Week 28:48 - Helping the Channel 29:21 - My Other Channels Subscribe to my email list to get a weekly digest of upcoming videos! - http://lon.tv/email See my second channel for supplementary content : http://lon.tv/extras Join the Facebook group to connect with me and other viewers! http://lon.tv/facebookgroup Visit the Lon.TV store to purchase some of my previously reviewed items! http://lon.tv/store Read more about my transparency and disclaimers: http://lon.tv/disclosures Want to chat with other fans of the channel? Visit our Facebook Group! http://lon.tv/facebookgroup Want to help the channel? Start a Member subscription or give a one time tip! http://lon.tv/support or contribute via Venmo! lon@lon.tv Follow me on Facebook! http://facebook.com/lonreviewstech Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/lonseidman Catch my longer interviews and wrap-ups in audio form on my podcast! http://lon.tv/itunes http://lon.tv/stitcher or the feed at http://lon.tv/podcast/feed.xml We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

The gang is back and Jason is finally back in the states! This week we discuss the great Chinese distraction technique known as Diablo 4, stupid streamer stuff, Ubisoft saving us from a year of crap, and the impending doom of PlayStation Vue. While in Bulgaria Jason played A Knight’s Quest and then we all […]

Me and My Roku podcast is back and more popular than a Popeye's chicken sandwich!In this episode:My calm rant at @CordCuttersNews for their assumption that Playstation Vue closed because of it's name!Playstation Vue is closing, what's next?!?Keeping tabs on apps and where you can find your favorite shows!Special thanks to archive.org for their support.Subscribe to the Me and My Roku podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker, Spotify, Tunein, YouTube, iHeart Media, and Radio.com!!!!Follow me on Twitter @radioafflictionFor questions and comments: Email me at meandmyrokupodcast@gmail.comEnjoy!

Once again we have gone through all of the week's tech news to bring you the good stuff. Add to that a great pro tip (ding) from Dave to make your less annoying, some great picks, and the usual witty banter we've got another great episode for you. Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week. Followup: Amazon Echo Buds (01:45) AirPods Pro - Jared's review (03:00) Amazon Fresh now free with Prime (05:20) Apple Music student subscription now includes TV+ (06:20) PlayStation Vue is shutting down (08:10) iOS 13.2 Emoji changelog (09:05) Adobe Max and Photoshop on iPad (11:00) Lululemon invests big in stupid fitness mirror (11:40) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: STOP APPS FROM ASKING FOR FEEDBACK (12:25) Open your Settings app Tap iTunes & App Store Toggle In-App Ratings & Reviews to "Off" Takes: Google buys FitBit for $2.1 billion (16:00) Twitter is stopping all political advertising (17:50) New lithium-ion battery design could charge elective vehicles in 10 minutes (21:30) Japanese toilets vs the Rugby World Cup (23:15) Microsoft announces new Office app for iOS and Android (25:20) Security/Privacy: The ransomware superhero of Normal, Illinois (27:00) Bonus Odd Take: SwitchBot Curtain (30:00) Picks of the Week: Dave: Mouse House Puzzle Story / Disney Princess Majestic Quest (33:50) Nate: Anylist (37:30) Ramazon™ purchase (40:35) Check out the Notnerd YouTube channel for great videos Leave an iTunes Review and be featured on the Podcast Support Notnerd on Patreon and get cool stuff Shop Amazon: Amazon.Notnerd.com Subscribe and Review in iTunes Contact Info: www.Notnerd.com Twitter - @N0tnerd, Nate - @NetBack, Dave - @DavyB Notnerd Youtube Channel Notnerd Facebook Email - info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally or physically, please contact us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

Hopefully you all can clearly see that this is a high-quality episode....If not, Dillan might let you borrow his new glasses! Discussions for this week include Sony's cancellation of PlayStation Vue, Dillan's despair with Man of Medan, and Zack talking about his most recent Gold Tier Supporter accomplishment, Batman: Arkham City! So come a bit closer and take a reeeeeally good look at this podcast! You (probably) won't regret it! Topics for this episode include: The Last of Us II is Delayed PS Plus Subscriptions are at an All Time High Japan Trademarks All the Way up to PS10 If you're able to, please consider supporting the show by kicking just even $1 a month to our Patreon, which can be found at: www.patreon.com/PlatCast Be sure to follow us on Twitter for show updates and crazy PlayStation themed goofs! twitter.com/PlatCast Check us out on iTunes and Google Play as well! Got a question, comment, or topic you want us to cover? E-mail us at: platcastpodcast@gmail.com Opening and closing soundtrack credits go to Kamex, PLEASE go check out their YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCUem8ytyhczNMEsuHTv2M5A

On the November 5, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Man, Fantastic Beasts 3, Ant-Man 3, Disney +, Playstation Vue, House of the Dragon, Joker 2, and Terminator Dark Fate. In The News: Chris (og HT): ‘Terminator: Dark Fate' Could Spell Judgment Day For the Franchise After Bombing at the Box Office Ben: Sony Officially Confirms ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Sequel, Announces Release Date Chris (og HT): ‘Fantastic Beasts 3' Finds Its Way to Brazil With a Spring 2020 Production Start Ben: ‘Ant-Man 3': Peyton Reed Coming Back to Direct Ben (og Brad): Disney Will Run Ads for Starz on Disney+ to Get Streaming Rights Back to ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and More Chris (og HT): George R.R. Martin Promises Not to Write for ‘House of the Dragon' Until ‘The Winds of Winter' is Finished Chris: PlayStation Vue Shutting Down in January 2020 Ben: Joaquin Phoenix Made ‘Joker' Sequel Posters Inserting Joker into Films Like ‘Rosemary's Baby' and ‘Yentl' Chris: Jon Spaihts is stepping down as the showrunner on HBO Max's 'Dune: The Sisterhood   Other Articles Mentioned:   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today's show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Call of Duty has returned to the name Modern Warfare with a 2019 take on modern combat. With it comes a new story campaign, new game modes and co-op making for a vast departure from last year's Black Ops 4. This one is more grounded, has a solid story and feels like a return to the feeling that captured us from Modern Warfare 1 and 2. In the news this week, J. Allen Brack apologizes for Blizzard's actions last month, EA announces they're bringing their games to Steam starting with Star Wars and Playstation Vue is shutting down next January.Our discussion this week revolves around Blizzcon itself. We discuss the overall feeling of the conference and their overall better showcase this year than last year's disaster with Diablo Immortal. They unveiled Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, a new WOW expansion called Shadowlands and Hearthstone Battlegrounds. Was it enough to take away the press from their protests about their stance at last month's tournament? Special thanks to Crazzie Pro Gear. They provided us with some incredible pro-level backbacks for carrying our computer equipment to all our events. If you want a bag yourself, head over to their website to purchase one! A portion of the proceeds go to support The Inner Gamer.Check out video clips of our news every week over on YouTube.Show Notes:1:57 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare33:06 - Gaming News55:49 - Blizzcon 20191:29:47 - Upcoming Video Game ReleasesBecome a part of the conversation! Join our Discord server today. If you donate $1 or more you can get exclusive access to the patreon-only chat and channels in the server.The Inner Gamer is a podcast built for the casual gamer. Your weekly dose of video game news, reviews, opinions and discussions every Tuesday. Like what you hear? Share our podcast with your friends! Also be sure and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave us a review! You can find all of our social channels and contact us on The Inner Gamer website.Credits:"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.netWoman Announcer - Arie Guerra; Actress

This week are joined by Eisner Award nominee Jon Bean Hastings who then proceeds to completely break the show as we talk about One Cut of the Dead, Dolomite Is My Name, Terminator: Dark fate, Watchmen, Gamenight!, DM It All, No Game of Wars, HBO Max lays out the goods, Stargate Command shuts down, Playstation Vue shuts down, Minesweeper: The Game Show, Spiderverse 2, Wizards of the Coast buys a video game developer, Ant Man 3 officially revealed, and the...ahem...manbabies make their first(last?) appearance. Brace yourself for a Geek Shock!

  Google: 1:07 - Google bought FitBit. - Google's new Voice Recorder app will come to older Pixel phones.   General Tech: 17:57 - Motorola Razr photos leak. - New Moto 360 coming in December. - New Nvidia Shield TV. - Sony is shutting down Playstation Vue.   Apple: 39:16 - AirPods Pro. - iOS 13.2 and Catalina.1 released. - Apple Music Student subscribers get a free year of Apple TV+.   Gaming: 55:56 - More features for Xbox Game Bar. - Xbox console streaming now in limited preview. - Xbox All Access is back. - Sony now has the top 3 best selling consoles. - Death Stranding is coming to PS4. - Red Dead Redemption 2 launching on PC. - Mario at Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.   BlizzCon: 1:09:59 - Warcraft 3 Reforged. - Diablo 4. - Overwatch 2. - World of Warcraft. - Hearthstone. - Starcraft 2. - Heroes of the Storm.     www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms    T-Shirts!   Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Android

This week straddles the line between October and November, between Halloween and harvest season - and so does our show, with a look at five games that combine elements of farming and horror. Then it's onward to Outer Worlds and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, PlayStation Vue winding down, and your favorite villains.

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Confessions of a Cord Cutter We received a great email from our listener Dennis Comfort describing his journey to becoming a cord cutter. Well maybe a cord swapper. Whatever you call it he saved $90 a month! Thank you Dennis for sharing your experience with us! First, why did I do it? I've had Comcast for years, used to have Century Link (fiber), and also at Directv at one point.  Directv was ok in my old house, but where I live now, there are simply too many trees and I didn't feel like fishing coax cable runs through my house.  I tried Comcast again, and had it for a while, then the Century Link sales guys showed up on my front door and convinced me that my life would be better.  What I found, after switching, was that 1) their DVR user interface was a shambles, their Internet was sometimes intermittent, and frankly, I missed my Tivo.   So, goodbye Century Link, hello Comcast (again). Been on Comcast for the last several years and have happily enjoyed my Tivo Bolts (two of them in the house). However, my Comcast bill was getting out of hand.  I decided to look for alternatives. Cost drove this decision. Requirements I did consider keeping Comcast -- didn't look forward to training the family on another user interface.  I created myself a list of decision criteria to help drive the planning: Reduce the monthly bill. Keep getting local channels including PBS. Keep network channels. No need for 500 channels - I probably watch 10-20 of them. Need to be able to record and watch shows later. Need solid internet connection for home/work stuff. Need at least 1080P, 4K would be great (my Bolts already do 4K as does my FireTV).  One of my TVs is Samsung 50" 1080P, the other is 65" Sony 4K. Minimize the number of remotes (before the switch, I had two --- FireTV, and a Harmony One remote). I don't want to go into the walls and move cables. We also do watch Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu. Also watch HBO and Showtime. Alternatives Keep Comcast - and the biggest reason I would have done that would have been if my final new monthly bill was within a few dollars of Comcast - then not worth switching. Century Link - no. Directv - no. Apple TV 4K with a streaming service Sony Playstation Vue    YouTube TV Hulu TV Keep in mind that as of today, no streaming service provides access to PBS; for that, I need Comcast or an OTA antenna. What I Did Installed free trials of Vue and HuluTV.  Didn't consider YouTubeTV but I can't remember why. HuluTV and Vue could go relatively neck and neck on features; there are distinct UI differences, but Hulu didn't offer HBO and Showtime; Vue has both. I bought an Apple TV 4K and signed up one month of Vue Core plus HBO/Showtime.  I bought an inexpensive OTA HD antenna and stuck to an inside wall of the house (too far to reach the windows and not burying cables) to see if it was good enough. What I found out OTA HD antenna, even again an inside wall, works GREAT, especially for PBS.. it's not perfect, and now then it will pixelate, but I don't care. I love Apple TV 4k.   I'm looking forward to the Apple TV + content.   it helped, i'm sure, that our house is already deep into the Apple ecosystem (despite the fact that I swore off Macs and Apple for years while I worked for a large software company with an M in the name). The Apple TV does a great job at being THE UI into all of my content except PBS (I can live with that).    I am hooked on Multiview with Playstation Vue so I can have up to four PIPs on my screen at once and switch between them. It's convenient that the Harmony remote will control EVERYTHING (the family room set up is the Samsung 50" and a Sony soundbar/subwoofer setup (with HDMI switching) so one remote does it.  Or you can still use the Apple remote and even control the volumne on the amp. What Isn't Great The Apple TV remote glass trackpad can be a bit squirrely - I have it set on the lowest response setting and it's still takes some practice -- but we can live with it. Sony Vue is great, but there are a few bugs... yesterday I was watching the Seattle Seahawks throw away the game to Baltimore and concurrently was switching back and forth to the movie, US Marshalls.  After about 10-15 switches, Vue got confused and mixed up the two shows so that if you chose football, you got the movie and vice versa. Easy fix... re-add both shows, but still a bug. Can't really skip commercials any more.  Oh well. I do miss Tivo, BUT.... I got to thinking about this... we probably only watch 10% of all the content record with Tivo.  And, we don't really need to record Tivo-style any more as we can stream pretty much anything anything. So as much as I teared up just a tad as I disconnected the Bolts, they aren't needed.  (one of your shows talked about how Tivo has missed the boat in several areas... too bad we can't get a Tivo app on the set top boxes.. i'd pay for that). Result I'm saving about $90 /month in Comcast costs, and I got a new deal on my internet so my throughput doubled from 500mbps to 1Gbps for $6 less to Comcast (from what Internet-only would have been for 500mbps). I bought a second Apple TV for the theater room (65" Sony) and all is good. I'm happy.  I can live with some of the nuances, and I'm free from the cable company.... for content.  We will see how the next 6 months goes.. so far, so good.  

Cord cutters update (Direct TV Now, Hulu, Playstation VUE, Sling TV, YouTube TV, OTA TV), Apple vs Qualcomm (patent infringement), MAC virus looks like Windows file, Profiles in IT (Hermann Chinery-Hess, founder SOFTtribe), Russia disconnecting from global Internet (military excercise), Trump signs AI policy statement, Raspberry Pi Guy (DIY robotic tutorials), DJI restricts drone flight paths (blocking airport access), creating border wall as energy-water corridor (everyone wins), and NASAs Mars Rover is dead (after 14 glorious years). This show originally aired on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

Each year at this time of year we do a show where we discuss what we are thankful for. There are the obvious things to be thankful for like our families, especially our wives who put up with our home theater obsessions. And of course we are thankful for you, the listener/reader of our show. So as is tradition over the last many Thanksgivings, on today's show we give you our list of consumer electronics things we are thankful for. Ara's List: 1) Wireless - Seems like everything is going wireless these days. But for me the big draw is wireless audio. Whether it is surround speakers or subwoofers it's is much easier to place speakers throughout the house in a way that is pleasing to the aesthetics committee. 2) Bigger Screens - Back in 2010 I installed a projector and 100 inch screen in my media room. At that time it cost me about $10K for a beautiful 1080p image. But the drawback was that it didn't really work during daytime hours. Fast forward to today and I can get an 85 inch 4K UHD TV for less than $5K and it will usable during daytime hours.  Yes I am giving up 15 inches but being able to watch football in daylight more than offsets the loss in screen size. 3)  Netflix/Amazon/Hulu - This makes my list almost every year but this year it's for a couple of reasons. First they produce great content and that alone usually is enough to make this list. The second, and main, reason for making this year's list is that they are at the forefront of creating 4K UHD content with HDR. Now you really have a reason to buy a 4K UHD TV this year!! 4) Samsung and LG - The competition between these two companies advances technology and keeps prices low. LG is banking on OLED and Samsung is banking on anything but OLED. I am really rooting for Micro LED to be a cheaper OLED and the competition from Micro LED to force OLED prices down. Either way, there will be a new TV in my future! Braden's List: 1) OLED - I don't own an OLED, but I like the cut of its jib. We've gone through a slew of failed attempts to get us all to upgrade our televisions, things like 3D, curved screens, the list goes on. OLED is a reason to upgrade that is actually worth it. The picture quality is unmatched. And on top of that, it pushes all the manufacturers to come up with new innovations to find technologies that rival OLED picture quality. So whether you're buying OLED or not, TVs are getting better for all of us. 2) SlingTV - I used SlingTV one time, for the two week trial, to get an emergency sporting event when cable went out in one of my rooms at home. I'm not so much thankful for SlingTV itself as a service, but more for the category of service providers it spawned, like DirecTV Now, Playstation Vue, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, etc. I've used a few of them and love the ease of use, availability and no contracts. If we can get Internet provider diversity with fiber or 5G or whatever, we might actually swing the balance of power for TV over to the consumer. 3) Roku - I really love my Roku TVs. They are so, completely simple, easy to use, and they perform really well. And they just work. You don't need a remote, you can use your phone. You don't need a soundbar, you can use the new Roku wireless speakers - you just hang it on the wall, plug it in, and you're set. And Roku is neutral, so they'll list everyone's apps. Everyone whos is good and sharing and plays nice with others, or course. 4) Costco - Costco really paved the way in the “huge TVs for great prices” category. That category has been jumped on by Amazon and others, but Costco continues to be a contender in the group. In fact, I'm seriously considering picking up an 85 or 86 inch TV on Black Friday for that magical $2500 price point, and Costco is one of the stores on my list of potential places to go - or websites to visit at least.

One week with FuboTV The HT Guys have officially joined the ranks of the cord cutters with Braden opting to cancel his Cable TV service entirely. We have been working on trimming the cord for a while, but this is cold turkey… Was cold turnkey. Braden quickly found something lacking and turned to fuboTV to fill that missing hole in his home theater. Cutting the Cord It isn't a shock that the big thing missing in Braden's life after quitting cable was live sports. We've talked at length about how easy it is to cut the cord now. Almost everything is available these days via streaming on services like Netflix and Hulu and the apps every network has for their own content like CBS, ABC, HBO, Food Network, you name it. Almost everything - except for live events like news, sports, award shows, etc. If you don't care about those, you can cut the cord and not miss a beat. But if you do care about them, or as was true in Braden's case, you realize after the fact how much others cared about them, there are the somewhat new live TV streaming services available to help bridge that gap. If live sports is your thing, fuboTV is definitely one you should investigate. FuboTV is completely centered around sports. Although you can get a bunch of other non-sports channels, it is evident from the first screen that the whole purpose of the service is to meet the needs of sports enthusiasts. In Braden's home of soccer fans, it has been a huge hit. FuboTV As a streaming offering competing with DirecTV Now, Sling TV, Playstation Vue and the others, FuboTV is a decent offering. There is one primary pricing tier, $39.99, one upgraded tier at $44.99 and a couple add-ons for specific language content or premium networks. For that primary tier of $40 a month you get 88 live channels, 30 hours of cloud DVR and some extras like up to 3 days to replay any game you missed and forgot to record, etc. For a sports streaming service there is one giant, glaring hole though: they don't offer ESPN, any ESPN variant, or any Disney owned network for that matter. Can you get all the sports you want without ESPN? That's debatable. Using FuboTV If you're a sports fan, you'll be good with how fuboTV is setup and structured. Everything in the app runs thru the lens of a sports viewer. If that isn't you, you'll find the interface a bit cumbersome and disjointed. Beyond that, the guides on streaming services in general tend to be a little clunky. Navigation is difficult without channel numbers and easy ways to jump around. The guide is usable and intuitive on fuboTV, but not easy nor innovative. You can't hide channels from the guide either, which would allow you to personalize and optimize somewhat. It doesn't set the bar by any means. Recording shows is easy. And searching for content to watch is very simple as well. The quality of the video is decent. With a really good bandwidth connection it can look every bit as good as a typical HD channel on cable (assuming you don't have them side by side for comparison). But the bottom line is that the streams can be good enough that you forget you're streaming them. Fast forward and Rewind are much clunkier for streaming content than for locally stored content on a DVR, across any streaming service. That makes the whole viewing experience a bit more of a chore. This isn't unique to fuboTV, but it doesn't escape it either. There are a few other little annoyances worth pointing out. One is that you get up to 30 hours of cloud DVR, but not all content is recordable. You may pull up the details on a show only to see that you don't have the option to record it. This is likely contractual, but not a limitation found on any traditional DVR. If you can see the channel, you can record it. And although the ability to search for stuff to watch in fuboTV is really easy, and they actually have a lot of good content available, there are limitations. For example, we found Deadpool available to watch for free on demand via FXX. This was great. Like having Netflix but included in the price. Bonus. However, you can't fast forward or rewind. So if you can watch the whole movie in one sitting, you're set. If you want to watch half now and finish the other half later, you're out of luck. Cost is another issue. Because Braden was using Tivo and not the Cable company DVRs and boxes, he was paying about $80 a month for whole house DVR on 4 screens with HBO. The $40 reduces the savings from cutting Cable in half. If you're paying more every month for cable, obviously your saving would be more dramatic. But fuboTV also charges extra for the Family option that allow you to stream simultaneously on different devices. So you'll have to pay up to get TV on, say, 4 screens. If you're streaming more, and your provider charges you more for increased bandwidth consumption, that could eat into your saving as well. Conclusion If you decide to cut the cord and realize you really miss live sports, fuboTV is a dream come true. That is, assuming you don't need ESPN. If you're looking for a way to replace live television from a Cable or Satellite provider, fuboTV probably isn't the droid you're looking for. The great thing is that you can try it out for 7 days totally free and totally risk free. If you don't like it, you quit and pay nothing. Braden loves it for filling the missing live sports need, but he'll more than likely quit it and try a few others to see if there really is a legitimate Cable TV replacement available via streaming.    

On this week's episode of HomeTech: We get together on the holiday week to catch up the latest. Jason has been shamed out of inaction on his slow quest to cut the cord. Seth has a bone to pick with the state of streaming media. A nod to the UK-based football (errr... soccer) fans in the audience. 4th of July festivities. And, oh yeah, what little news we could pull from the summer doldrums...A close look at Honeywell's new Smart Home security systemAT&T's WatchTV is a new ultra-low priced streaming serviceSimpliSafe sells a majority stake to SnapAV's parent company, Hellman & Friedman LLCApple mulling an all-in-one media subscription planPrice hikes for DirecTV Now, PlayStation Vue and SlingTVNetflix now the No.1 choice for TV viewingAnd a look at Samsung's next-gen frame TV'sFan of the show? Want to support our efforts? Please consider becoming a Patron!

Church broadcasting (video streaming, podcasting), Google WiFi configuration (keeping wired and wireless devices on the same network), cable vs municipalities (regulatory fight in Colorado), VoIP to replace landline (Ooma is a good option), OTA TV (antenna positioning), removing notch in iPhone X (Notch Remover, Notcho), Profiles in IT (Donald Davies, co-inventor of packet switching), Leonid Meteor Shower update (new moon, great time for viewing), military data exposed on AWS (social media data used to fight terror left unsecured), Cutting the Cord Journey: OTT Providers (DirectTV Now, Sling TV, Hulu, Playstation Vue, YouTube TV), Tesla electric semi-trailer truck announced (500 mile range, innovative design, 2019 production). This show originally aired on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

The Boys breaks down the latest Internet based TV Subscribtion services like YouTubeTV, Playstation Vue, and SlingTV. David and Jimmy breaks into the Porn market by introducing YouTube RedLightDistrict with Ad placements too! (*Patent Pending) We celebrate the return of Bo Dallas and more to Monday Night Raw. The Miz makes the Intercontinetal title relevent. In the timeline flow, we follow the Miz world championship title reign. How can the Boys get Nick to wear a Jinder Mahal shirt? Manuel is heart broken about the departure of Adam Blampied followed by the Boys rating good looking guys. Are the Boys experiencing the Golden Age of Wrestling? Who is going to the 25th Anniversary of RAW. How do you build Big E to the Main Event. Who are the remaining members of Team Raw and Team Smackdown Live? Jimmy reviews the final Lucha Underground episodes. The Boys say farewell to Summer Rae, Emma and Darren Young. Send your Complaints, Suggestions, Questions to ADDWrestling@gmail.com

Facebook groups explained, Amazon Echo groups (whole house audio), cutting the cord (Playstation Vue reviewed), disabling biometric login on iPhone, Profiles in IT (Yann LeCun, Director, Facebook AI), Autumn Equinox (first day of Fall), backdoor in CCleaner Security app (2.27M affected), Apple Watch issues, and iPhone X vs iPhone 8 (new features revealed). This show originally aired on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

Live TV Streaming Options We have friends, and you probably do as well, who are constantly asking about options for cutting the cord or otherwise reducing their high monthly cable or satellite bill. We have experience with a couple of the options, but not all of them. In an effort to better serve those friends of ours that need our help, we decided to compile a “compare and contrast” on the three main options available today: SlingTV, Sony Playstation Vue and DirecTV Now. Feature Comparison   SlingTV Playstation Vue DirecTV Now Starting Cost $20 $40 $35 Channels 30+ 45+ 60+ iOS yes yes yes Android yes yes yes AppleTV yes yes yes Roku yes yes no FireTV yes yes yes Chromecast yes yes yes PlayStation no yes no Simultaneous Streams 1 (3 at higher tier) 5 2 Local channels yes* yes* yes* Cloud DVR beta yes no * not in all markets. Some markets may get a national feed or only on-demand content. Sling.TV When SlingTV hit the market, it was revolution. The first of its kind. Since then many more very similar offerings have followed, but there's something to be said for being the first to market. Dish has more experience than any of their competitors. May not matter too much anymore, but in a brand new market, the spoils often go to the player who works out all the kinks the fastest. Sling TV has just added a beta of a cloud based DVR option, making the service a bit more compelling. Sling's DVR only gives you 100 hours of total recording time. Better than nothing, and similar to what you get from many cable and satellite DVRs, but being a cloud service, we'd expect a bit more storage. PlayStation Vue Sony jumped into the fray with a very compelling offering right out of the gate. The were the first to offer a cloud based DVR to augment the service. SlingTV's answer to the cloud DVR at the time was to just store all the shows for a short time after they aired. If you missed an episode, you could still catch it the next day. If you missed it the next day, sorry. Hopefully Hulu's got it. PlayStation Vue's cloud-based DVR will store your shows for up to 28 days. You can record as much as you want, but if you don't watch in 28 days, you'll be off to Hulu or buying episodes at Apple, Amazon, or waiting for the full season to hit somewhere like Netflix. Better than one day, but again, being a cloud based service, you should be able to get more storage than that. DirecTV Now Not to be outdone by their longtime rival Dish Network, DirecTV came to the table with DirecTV Now. Also a very compelling offering right out of the gate, DirecTV has a couple of unique twists that may set it apart for some of the audience. For example, if you have AT&T for cell phone service, you can stream DirecTV Now to your mobile devices without it counting against your bandwidth limits. If you have AT&T and watch a lot of TV on the go, that could save considerable amounts of money on your monthly bill. Unfortunately DirecTV Now still doesn't have a DVR option, putting it way behind the others in that area. But wait, there's more… While there are three options available today, there are many more coming very soon. So far two have been announced as official offerings: one from YouTube and one from Hulu. We can see some compelling features to both of those. Hulu, for one, with their giant catalog of TV content, could build a very interesting offering when combined with live TV and a cloud DVR. Beyond those two, rumors abound that companies like Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Walmart/Vudu are working on live TV streaming services as well. This market could be very crowded by the end of 2017. Of those “rumored” to be working on a Live TV service, Amazon seems like they're quite close. If you sign into Amazon Prime Video, you already see a listing of available “channels” you can watch right there from within your Amazon account. They are mostly premium channels you can subscribe to like Starz and HBO, but extending this concept to include live channels if you subscribe to them shouldn't be too much of a stretch. Amazon already has the full array of new and catalog content, like a mashup of Netflix and Vudu. And Amazon has storage figured out (the recent S3 outage aside), so a cloud-based DVR should be a no-brainer. Compare and Contrast One of the most important factors for deciding which service is right for is what channels you get for the money. Ideally you get the most channels for the least money, but you also need to make sure you're getting the right channels - the ones you actually watch. Playstation Vue and DirecTV Now offer over 40 channels with their base subscription tier. Sling TV only has 30 channels in the base tier, but it costs significantly less at only $20 per month. If you're a CBS fan, you'll need to augment any of the services with the CBS All Access service since neither DirecTV Now nor Sling carry CBS at all and PlayStation Vue has some local CBS news feeds across the country, but coverage is spotty and not the full CBS network. As an aside, for those in need of CBS content the CBS All Access service comes in two flavors. There's a $6 per month option that gives you access to live streams of your local CBS affiliate and on-demand access to over 8,500 catalog episodes with limited commercials. When you watch the live stream, of course you watch the same commercials as everyone else. There's also an upgraded $10 per month option that provides the same live content but removes commercials from the catalog episodes. None of the streaming services in our round-up offer any commercial free content options. Channel availability is where waiting a little while could pay off. YouTube TV will be the only one to include all of the major broadcast networks, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and even the CW. DirecTV Now and PlayStation Vue have ABC, NBC, and Fox, but Sling's $20 entry level plan doesn't offer any of them. None of them have the CW. If you step up to the $25 plan with SlingTV, they throw in Fox and NBC for you, and you're still paying at least $5 less than the others. YouTube TV will also one of the few services to stream CBS, removing the need to add the additional CBS All Access service, saving you $6-$10 per month if you're a big CBS fan. Device support is another big consideration. If you're all-in on Roku, that removes DirecTV as an option for you since they don't currently support Roku devices, while SlingTV and Playstation Vue do. Likewise if you want to use your Playstation 3 or 4 console as a set-top box for watching TV, the Playstation Vue service is your only option right now. All of them will run on your phone or tablet - unless you have a really obscure phone or tablet, like an old blackberry or w Windows phone. They'll run on your computer, AppleTV or FireTV. We don't know if that will always be true if Apple or Amazon add competing offerings, but it's true right now. The last big deal that many don't think about before signing up is how many streams you can have going at once. With SlingTV at $20, you can only watch 1 thing across all your devices. If you're single, live alone, are at college, etc, that may work out fine. If you have multiple people who want to watch TV at home (or on the road) you may run into problems. Dish can be upgraded to 3 simultaneous streams if you're willing to pay for it. DirecTV Now gives you 2 simultaneous streams, regardless of what subscription tier you pay for and Playstation Vue allows 5 devices, all of them can get their own stream. But if you have more devices, you're out of luck. Another YouTube differentiator is their take on the cloud DVR capability. YouTube lets you record as many shows as you want, simultaneously. No limits. That's not only better than all the other streaming services, it's better than any satellite, cable or IPTV provider as well. Everything  gets saved to your cloud DVR and they'll let it sit there for up to nine months do you have plenty of time to binge those episodes over the summer. There are no storage limits so if you even think you might have a vague interest in something at some point later, just record it. It won't hurt you. Conclusion Device support, channels available, cost, simultaneous streams, there are so many factors in choosing which service is right for you, it's nearly impossible to pick a single offering as the best one in all circumstances. And with so many more options on the horizon, the right one for you may not even be available yet. We recommend you take a look at: what devices you have that you'll want to watch TV on, what channels you want to watch, and how many different people will be watching at once. Take that combo to each service and see if it matches. If you get one match, you're done. If you get multiple matches, pick the least expensive option and you're done. If none of them match you can either change your expectations or wait a while to see if any of the newer offerings do match what you need. The great news is that none of the services require any form of contract, so there's no risk of lock-in. You sign up whenever you want and are free to quit the service whenever you want as well, without any penalties. That means you can try one, see if you like it, and if not, quit that service and switch to another. In most cases, you won't need to change hardware or anything major. You just delete one app, install a different one, and you're ready to go. In fact, they all offer free trial periods, you could run a trial of all three simultaneously and keep the one you like the best. When Hulu or YouTube come out, try them out and switch if you prefer the newer offering. Freedom and flexibility like that is pretty refreshing considering the lock-in issues we've always had to deal with in the past.

Prediction Review for 2016 It's hard to believe that another year has gone by! With that it's time to see how we did with our 2016 predictions. This year's scorecard: Ara ⅖ 40% Braden ⅖ 40% Ara's Predictions: Competitor to Sling.com Sling.com was the first into this market but they won't be the last. Look for one of the major cable or sat providers (or even Apple) to offer competitor to sling.com. And if it's Apple look for local channels as a bonus.   This one happened! We have Playstation Vue and DirecTV Now! Off to a great start! UHD Blu-ray player will be available for less than $500 This one is simply a shot in the dark. Rumor has it that the first UHD Blu-ray players will go for more than $1,000. But lack of demand and memories of the whole Blu-ray/HD-DVD debacle will drive prices down. But don't expect to see this until Black Friday. Well this was no contest! The rumors were false. The first players came out at under $500. But hey! I'll still take it! Two for two! There will be a 100 inch 4K UHD with HDR and wide color gamut for less than $10,000 This is my shoot for the moon prediction. If this comes true, I may never upgrade my projector and opt for this solution instead! But realistically, this has about a 10% chance of coming to pass. But I like to dream! You know what they say, 75 is the new 100! No?? This was a long shot. But Sony did release a 100 inch 4K UHD with HDR and Wide color. The only issue is that it's $60K. Two out of three is great if it's your batting average. So I'm still doing OK. Samsung will re-enter the OLED market This is kind of a gimmie. Samsung did have an OLED (KN55S9CAFXZA) but we haven't seen anything commercially available since. With the success of LG's OLED TVs Samsung won't be able to stay out of the market. We'll have a good idea if this is correct next week at CES. Samsung has hinted that they may get back into the OLED game but so far they haven't. So I'll have to say no. Two for four. Apple to stream Hi-Res Audio With so many music streaming platforms out there Apple will look for a way to differentiate itself. It already has the Mastered for iTunes program. Why not Apple Hi-Resolution? Also, look for more radio stations like Beats 1 in the higher resolution audio.    No “Hi-Res” Audio from Apple yet. And this may not ever happen with all the streaming they are doing. Why send more data through the pipes to iPhones? Maybe they will offer a special service add on for the AppleTV some day.  I started strong but ended up two for five. A solid 40%!! Braden's Predictions: The following review of Braden's predictions is written by Ara in Braden's absence. HDTV and VR mashup With the popularity of the Oculus Rift and the Growing investment by other firms such as Microsoft and their HoloLens, someone will produce video content that takes full advantage of the immersive experience of Virtual Reality. There are apps that allow you to watch movies on the Oculus Rift, but nothing (that I know of at least) that has been produced to provide a native 3D experience within a VR headset. probably nature footage, but it'll happen. And we have a winner! There are at least 7 virtual reality movies that are available now:   The Martian Hunger Games The Lion King Wild Batman the Animated Series School of Rock Star Wars Starting out strong… but so did Ara :-) Somebody *will* get into the live TV streaming game, but still no locals Amazon, Apple, Google or Sony - one of them will offer native television streaming from their platform to match the service offering of SlingTV. So you'll either get an iTV app on your Apple TV, or a TV app on your FireTV, you get the picture. Once you pay your fee, you get access to everything on TV right now for a select set of cable channels. And maybe, if you're lucky, a national feed from the major broadcasters. Well yes… But it's important to do your own work. By the way, Playstation Vue and DirecTV do carry locals. Two for Twoish 80” Televisions for under $2000 This is a carry-forward from last year; I think I was just one year too early. Both OLED and 4K will push prices down for 1080p TVs. Wanting to capitalize on the desire for a larger screen, Manufacturers will push prices down for the big 1080p sets to get them flying off the shelves. So the price for a starter series 80” TV will drop to under $2000 at some point this year. Maybe Black Friday, maybe for another event, but it'll drop. I could not find a new 80 inch TV for $2,000. Will we try for three years in a row?? Two for three. Lightbulb speakers for Surround Sound The best way to get the height channel experience from sound formats like Dolby Atmos it to actually have them in the ceiling. The up-firing speakers that bounce sound off the ceiling are cool, just not quite as precise. It isn't always easy to cut holes and run wires to add speakers to your ceiling. Somebody will create a box, either an add-on for your amp, or built into the receiver itself, that lets you send audio from specific surround channels to specific bluetooth devices. Bluetooth light bulbs are a perfect fit. There are plenty of light bulb speakers out there but none that have any sort of device that allows them to work as surround or Atmos speakers. We'll hold at Two for four. Proliferation of Home Automation Glue Platforms/Hubs Apple is already working on making HomeKit the central hub that glues all your automation devices together, but it won't be the only one. Google will release one, maybe based on Nest/Thread, maybe not. Others will want into the game as well. The underlying idea? Any device, one platform. Buy any smart bulbs, locks, sensors, gadgets you want, regardless of the underlying protocol: Insteon, Z-Wave, ZigBee, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. and plug them into your home. They become part of the system as if they all spoke the same language. Google Translate for Automation devices. Well not exactly. Yes there is Echo and Google Home but I wouldn't exactly call it a central hub that ties disparate products together a la Homekit. And it's a tie! Two for Five.

What we're thankful for '16 Each year at this time of year we do a show where we discuss what we are thankful for. There are the obvious things to be thankful for like our families, especially our wives who put up with our home theater obsessions. And of course we are thankful for you, the listener/reader of our show. So as is tradition over the last many Thanksgivings, on today's show we give you our list of consumer electronics things we are thankful for. For 2016: Ara's List: Cord Cutters - It's is because of cord cutters that new TV services like Sling, Playstation Vue, and the upcoming DirecTV streaming services are hitting the streets. These providers know that there are a lot of people that are tired of paying through the nose for channels they barely watch. With devices like the Roku, FireTV, and AppleTV these services have a platform to easily get into your living room. It's because of cord cutters that these services even exists. If we get a few more look for cable and satellite fees to get even lower. Internet of Things - So what is the Internet of things (IoT)? It's the concept that anything with power is connected to the network. Some may find this creepy but I like getting into my car and having it tell me how long ith will take to get to work or  home. If your calendar is connected it would know you are going to the Airport for a flight and tell you that you need to leave the office early because there is traffic on the freeway. Or if you are driving home from a vacation it would automatically turn your air conditioner on. And that's just the beginning. There are so many things being developed now that we can't even fathom the possibilities. The whole purpose is to make our lives easier which should give us more time to do things we love.   4K/HDR/Wide Color Gamut - As if I need a reason to buy a new TV??? But the TVs of today are so much better than just a few years ago. Not so much the 4K part but the HDR and wider color gamut makes watching TV almost like looking out a very clean window. The studios are still learning how to create content that makes use of this technology but once they get it figured out it will incredible. Plex - This is the year I dove deep into the Plex swimming pool. Available on just about any device you carry or can connect to a TV, Plex allows you to watch your movie library on your local network or anywhere that has decent Internet connectivity. It's much more than movies too! Plex supports music and there is a DVR function if you have and HD Homerun. They keep improving the software so what's not to be thankful for?? We'll be watching our movies while we are visiting family for Thanksgiving. HomeKit - HomeKit is Apple's proprietary software and hardware smart-home platform, letting you control many of the most popular smart-home devices, including lights, switches, door locks, and thermostats. It started out being a concept with little support but now there are dozens of devices from different companies that all play well together. The Apple Home app is a solid piece of software that ties it all together. It decent now and will only get better. If you have an iPhone and an AppleTV I would highly recommend that Apple Homekit is a great way to get into home automation.   Braden's List: Tivo - In years past I've been thankful for the Hopper from Dish. and yes, it is still an awesome DVR and whole house video system.  Still love it. But I have a new love that I love even more, and that's my Tivo system with a Bolt and multiple Minis. Not only does Tivo have the most feature rich DVR  on the market, it also cut my monthly cable bill by almost two thirds. Save money and get a better DVR? That's a sweet deal. Power over Ethernet - Sure, this seems kinda old school, but PoE is pretty awesome. For whole house entertainment, especially video, Wifi is great, but wired Ethernet is better.  And since some devices (we're looking at you Tivo Mini) don't support Wifi, you either need a cable connection or a wired Ethernet connection where you want to install a Mini.  Don't have either?  No problem, Power over Ethernet to the rescue. Early versions may not have cut it, but today's PoE devices more than fit the bill. Amazon Prime Now - Ok, this is a repeat from last year. But before you judge me on the lack of creativity, Prime Now has come thru for me repeatedly this year and I couldn't be more thankful. Certainly first world problems, but I needed (ok, need may be the wrong word, definite first world problems) needed to get a TV installed quickly for the kids. Got the TV, Tivo Mini and PoE adapters delivered to the house in two hours. Amazon smiles all around. UHD / 4K - This applies both to the television screens and the content you can get from Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.  Not that the 1080p TVs and content we had before, actually still mostly have now, were bad by any stretch, but I'm just thankful we've moved past the 3D obsession. This could have been anything, from smell-o-vision to a new trend of just watching static on the screen to try to see patterns emerge. Doesn't matter. As long as the whole 3D nonsense is behind us. Automation devices - This is completely me being thankful for devices that enable my laziness. For example, this year I added an automated sprinkler controller.  It took about an hour to get it installed and configured, but after that I haven't touched it. I log in periodically to check on things, but it automatically adjust watering days, times and amounts based on weather conditions. Set it and forget it. Just like many of us have done with automating our lights to come on at dusk, etc. Ultimate laziness realized.  

NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED OR EXPRESSED WITH ANY IMAGES OR MUSIC.   Show Notes It was a semi-quiet week on the gaming and entertainment front but there were a few noteworthy happenings. Slick stops in to talk gaming and Rich discusses the recent comicbook.com article about underrated comic book films plus all the latest happenings in gaming and entertainment.   Gaming/Tech 00:16:35– Audio 00:17:11:– Video WWE 2K17 DLC and season pass news. Urien joins Street Fighter V this week. PlayStation Vue gets HBO and Cinemax NPD sales for August 2016.     Entertainment 01:10:45– Audio 01:15:19– Video The box office belongs to Tom Hanks Magnum P.I.? The Power Rangers reboot finds its Alpha 5 The Equalizer is back! Rich shares his thoughts on the Comicbook.com's recent piece on underrated comic book films.   Announcements RAGE Works is always looking for new writers for all our coverage.  We have openings in all categories and have a minimum requirement of four articles a month and some good writing skills. WordPress and Windows Live Writer experience are a plus. Writers get access to comics, hardware, and software when available. Guest Links Subscribe to Slick's YouTube channel: youtube.com/prodigal76   Sponsor Links Use WWESAVE10 to save $10 on orders over $70     Listener Info Support My Take Radio on Patreon. Patreon.com/MyTakeRadio Please take a moment and rate the show and/or app on iTunes. Guest inquiries can be forwarded to MTRHost@MyTakeRadio.com Show your support by picking up an MTR T-Shirt or by shopping from our Amazon store.   Click here to subscribe to MTR on iTunes Click here to subscribe on Stitcher Click here to subscribe on Tune In Radio Subscribe to the My Take Radio RSS feed (Use for dedicated MTR shows)   Keep up with RAGE Works & My Take Radio Become a fan on Facebook Follow RAGE Works on Twitter Follow My Take Radio on Twitter Follow RAGEWorks on Instagram Follow RAGE Works on Snapchat Subscribe to RAGE Works on YouTube Add My Take Radio to your circle on Google+ Follow our boards on Pinterest       Check Out Some Of Our Other Shows Black is the New Black Call Me When It's Over The Regular Season Sportscast

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As the media landscape continues to shift, cable cord cutters will soon have yet another option to access programming. Sony's announced they'll be getting into the web-based TV game with a new service called PlayStation Vue, which will stream shows through a PlayStation console.