Entertainment 2.0 from The Digital Media Zone
Entertainment 2.0 is a weekly podcast that covers the latest consumer entertainment technology news, including audio, video, gaming, and more. Hosted by Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther, the show streams live each Tuesday night at 8:30 pm Eastern and often focuses on Microsoft products and services.
Episodes
Entertainment 2.0 #720 – New Apple TV 4k, Homepod, and HomeView
Apple announces new Apple TV 4k, HomePod, and HomeView devices while Skydance merges HBO Max and Paramount+.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #720 – New Apple TV 4k, Homepod, and HomeView appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #719 – Disney+ Price Hikes and a New Fire TV Stick 4K
Disney+ hikes prices again while Amazon unveils a new Fire TV Stick 4K and Xbox launches Disc-to-Digital for all. Plus Winamp and Xbox job cuts.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #719 – Disney+ Price Hikes and a New Fire TV Stick 4K appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #718 – Tivo AutoSkip+ Ultra
TiVo puts commercial skipping behind a paywall while Xbox caps cloud gaming hours. We break down the latest living room price hikes and Sonos updates.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #718 – Tivo AutoSkip+ Ultra appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #717 – Xbox Disc-to-Digital Launches Amid Major Streaming Hikes
Xbox rolls out its Disc-to-Digital preview while Apple TV, ESPN, and Peacock hike prices. Plus Amazon hardware increases and Spotify updates.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #717 – Xbox Disc-to-Digital Launches Amid Major Streaming Hikes appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #716 – Google TV Goes On-Demand and Spotify’s AI Flags
Google TV adds 10,000 free on-demand movies, while Spotify flags AI-generated artist profiles. Plus, new Xbox party chat features and Switch 2 sales.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #716 – Google TV Goes On-Demand and Spotify’s AI Flags appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #715 – Roku Hardware Prices Soar as YouTube Premium Bundles Peacock
Roku raises streaming device prices as YouTube Premium adds Peacock. Hear the latest on Xbox PC backward compatibility and Amazon Luna’s Prime Video app.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #715 – Roku Hardware Prices Soar as YouTube Premium Bundles Peacock appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #714 – PlayStation Kills Discs, Apple Music Price Hike & HDHomeRun Offline
We break down Apple Music price hikes, Plex pass changes, TV Time updates, and HDHomeRun offline features, followed by big news from Xbox and PlayStation.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #714 – PlayStation Kills Discs, Apple Music Price Hike & HDHomeRun Offline appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #713 – Google Home Speaker and Steam Machine Launch
Xbox & Apple TV prices spike, while Google drops a $99 Gemini speaker. Plus, we talk Valve’s $1,128 Steam Machine and the $1,699 MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #713 – Google Home Speaker and Steam Machine Launch appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #712 – The Fox Roku Takeover
How will the $22B Fox Roku takeover change your TV? We unpack the massive streaming shakeup, Hollywood mergers, Lionsgate updates, and a new soundbar.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #712 – The Fox Roku Takeover appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #711 – Plex, PlayStation, and the Price Hike Era
Massive price hikes hit Plex, Valve, and Sony this week. Is your tech budget safe? Plus, we look at Google and Spotify’s new value features.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #711 – Plex, PlayStation, and the Price Hike Era appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #710 – Switch 2 Realities & Spotify at 20
Switch 2 price realities, Spotify’s AI future, and Android Auto’s big update. Join us as we discuss how this week’s news impacts your entertainment budget.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #710 – Switch 2 Realities & Spotify at 20 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #70 – Game Pass Price Cut
Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro hits shelves, Xbox Game Pass gets a price cut with a catch, and the Steam Controller returns. Is your setup about to change?
The post Entertainment 2.0 #70 – Game Pass Price Cut appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #708 – Sony’s RGB Breakthrough
Explore Sony's new TV tech, Walmart's latest 4K device, and the latest price hikes hitting Netflix and PlayStation. Is the new gear worth the premium?
The post Entertainment 2.0 #708 – Sony’s RGB Breakthrough appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #707 – Plex Mobile Updates and Onn Price Hikes
New ways to manage your media library are here. We dive into Plex mobile updates, the Onn Google TV price jump, and high-end tech from Razer and LG
The post Entertainment 2.0 #707 – Plex Mobile Updates and Onn Price Hikes appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #706 – Prime Video Price Hike and Xbox Project Helix
Is Prime Video Ultra worth the extra $4.99? We break down Amazon's price hike, the AirPods Max 2, and why Xbox's Project Helix is a game-changer.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #706 – Prime Video Price Hike and Xbox Project Helix appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #705 – Streaming’s New Superpower?
Save money on YouTube and Audible while the streaming world consolidates. We discuss the Paramount/WBD deal and what a "return to roots" means for Xbox fans.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #705 – Streaming’s New Superpower? appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #704 – Streaming Shifts, Steam Deck Shortages & Cloud Gaming
Another streamer raises prices, a gaming shortage is getting serious, and cloud gaming just got more accessible for millions of households.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #704 – Streaming Shifts, Steam Deck Shortages & Cloud Gaming appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #703 – YouTube TV’s New Plans
YouTube TV launches cheaper genre plans, Spotify adds song backstories, and YouTube Music puts lyrics behind a paywall.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #703 – YouTube TV’s New Plans appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #702 – Component Shortages & Spotify’s Physical Book Push
Crunchyroll raises prices, Spotify launches Page Match for books, and Valve delays Steam Machine due to component shortages. NVIDIA cancels new GPUs.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #702 – Component Shortages & Spotify’s Physical Book Push appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #701 – Google TV’s Decline and the Global TV Market Shift
Explore TCL’s market surge, Google TV’s decline, and how Auracast is changing audio with Sennheiser and Marshall’s latest gear.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #701 – Google TV’s Decline and the Global TV Market Shift appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #700 – CES 2026
Micro RGB televisions from LG, TCL, and Hisense, Auracast devices, and a weird year for gamin
The post Entertainment 2.0 #700 – CES 2026 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #699 – Our 2025 Gear and Top Picks
We share the gear we used to watch, listen, and play in 2025, plus our top picks for movies, TV, music, podcasts, books, and games.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #699 – Our 2025 Gear and Top Picks appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #698 – What is an LG Micro RGB TV
What’s an LG Micro RGB TV, and should you get one? Auracast comes to the Xbox Wireless Headset. You can now ask questions about your current Kindle book.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #698 – What is an LG Micro RGB TV appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #697 – Netflix/Paramount Bidding War for Warner Bros. Discovery
WBD Bidding War: Who wins Warner Bros. Discovery - Netflix or Paramount? Plus, YouTube TV custom bundles, Spotify music videos, and media backup tips.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #697 – Netflix/Paramount Bidding War for Warner Bros. Discovery appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #696 – Amazon Built a Great AI Feature for the Living Room
Plex and Netflix are paywalling features. Amazon finds a great use for AI. Spotify simplifies switching services. Xbox full screen experience comes to more handhelds.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #696 – Amazon Built a Great AI Feature for the Living Room appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #695 – Is the Steam Machine Coming for Xbox?
Disney and ESPN are back on YouTube TV, Apple simplifies its MLS offering, Spotify is recapping audiobooks, and Valve announced the Steam Machine and Steam Frame.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #695 – Is the Steam Machine Coming for Xbox? appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #694 – YouTube TV and Disney’s Ongoing Fight
YouTube TV removes Disney's networks while Google drops out of Movies Anywhere. Auracast is coming to Windows, and the PlayStation Portal can now stream your owned games.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #694 – YouTube TV and Disney’s Ongoing Fight appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #693 – Best Streaming Bundle Ever?
CNN All Access is a new streaming news service. Apple TV and Peacock have a great bundle offer. HBO Max is getting more expensive, and Xbox executives are talking about the next generation.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #693 – Best Streaming Bundle Ever? appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #692 – Home Theater PCs in 2025 with Jon Biggs
Home Theater PCs in 2025, Apple TV’s confusing naming changes, TiVo’s discontinuation of DVRs, and massive changes for Game Pass.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #692 – Home Theater PCs in 2025 with Jon Biggs appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #691 – Spotify Finally Adds Lossless Audio
Spotify finally adds lossless audio. Plex had a security breach. Disney+, Hulu, and Xbox consoles are all getting price increases. The AirPods Pro 3 are a major update. Lenovo Legion Go 2 pricing and specs are available.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #691 – Spotify Finally Adds Lossless Audio appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #690 – Nothing But Good News in Streaming Video
ESPN and Fox are launching soon with a money-saving bundle. Disney+ is merging with Hulu. Sling TV has innovative new plans.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #690 – Nothing But Good News in Streaming Video appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #689 – Rebranding Streaming Services
Paramount Plus and Max are rebranding. Spotify simplifies Discover Weekly. Microsoft laid off thousands of people. The Xbox app now shows Steam games.
The post Entertainment 2.0 #689 – Rebranding Streaming Services appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.
Entertainment 2.0 #688 – More Ads in Streaming and the Future of Xbox Consoles
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #687 – Goodbye to Free Audiobooks and Hello to Gaming Laptops
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #686 – Stand-alone ESPN Service and Onn 4k Plus Google TV Streamer
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #685 – Roku Buys a Streaming Service and Xbox Raises Prices
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #684 – New Roku Streaming Sticks
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #683 – NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti Reviews
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #682 – Nintendo Switch 2
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #681 – Plex Pass Price Propulsion
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #680 – Our Favorite Movies and Shows and Sonos Nixes Video
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #679 – DirecTV Genre Packs and AMD Radeon RX 9070
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #678 – YouTube Premium Lite and Hue Sync
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #677 – A Sonos Video Streamer?
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #676 – Buying eBooks Locally and Spotify’s Superfan Tier
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #675 – Plex Updates, MySports, and Game Assist
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #674 – Venu is dead and Switch 2 is Alive
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #673 – CES 2025 TVs and Headphones
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #672 – A Deep Dive into Our Entertainment Centers
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.
Entertainment 2.0 #671 – LG’s New QNED TVs Receiving Last Year’s OLED Killer Feature
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.
Recommended
TED Talks Daily
Learn English B1 with Daily News | English Listening Practice
Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills
English with Olivia | Slow Conversations & Vocabulary
Stand In The Circle
SLOW ENGLISH PODCAST (A1-A2) With Subtitles | Daily Videos | English With Us Podcast
Learn English A2 with Daily News | Simple English Listening Practice
پلی لیست | PlayList
Conspiracy Files with Paige Carter
Bad Friends
Learn 50 English Phrases While You Sleep | Everyday English Phrases & Vocabulary
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
