Entertainment 2.0 from The Digital Media Zone

Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther · thedigitalmediazone.com

Entertainment 2.0 is your weekly guide to the latest consumer entertainment technology news. Hosted by Josh Pollard and Richard Gunther, and streamed live each Tuesday night at 8:30 pm Eastern. Entertainment 2.0 covers audio, video, gaming, and more with a slight slant toward Microsoft products and service.

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Entertainment 2.0 #716 – Google TV Goes On-Demand and Spotify’s AI Flags
18d ago · 55:08
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
1mo ago · 46:01
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
1mo ago · 56:25
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
2mo ago · 39:46
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
2mo ago · 55:06
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
3mo ago · 31:47
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
3mo ago · 46:37
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
4mo ago · 26:29
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
4mo ago · 46:58
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
5mo ago · 58:18
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
5mo ago · 25:03
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?
5mo ago · 1:09:57
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
6mo ago · 41:46
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
6mo ago · 37:02
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
6mo ago · 25:14
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
7mo ago · 57:00
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
7mo ago · 1:11:50
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
8mo ago · 1:21:11
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
8mo ago · 47:39
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
8mo ago · 1:05:12
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
8mo ago · 44:46
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?
9mo ago · 1:10:05
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
9mo ago · 53:38
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?
10mo ago · 59:33
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
10mo ago · 1:15:28
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.

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Entertainment 2.0 #716 – Google TV Goes On-Demand and Spotify’s AI Flags

Entertainment 2.0 #715 – Roku Hardware Prices Soar as YouTube Premium Bundles Peacock

Entertainment 2.0 #714 – PlayStation Kills Discs, Apple Music Price Hike & HDHomeRun Offline

Entertainment 2.0 #713 – Google Home Speaker and Steam Machine Launch

Entertainment 2.0 #712 – The Fox Roku Takeover

Entertainment 2.0 #711 – Plex, PlayStation, and the Price Hike Era

Entertainment 2.0 #710 – Switch 2 Realities & Spotify at 20

Entertainment 2.0 #70 – Game Pass Price Cut

Entertainment 2.0 #708 – Sony’s RGB Breakthrough

Entertainment 2.0 #707 – Plex Mobile Updates and Onn Price Hikes

Entertainment 2.0 #706 – Prime Video Price Hike and Xbox Project Helix

Entertainment 2.0 #705 – Streaming’s New Superpower?

Entertainment 2.0 #704 – Streaming Shifts, Steam Deck Shortages & Cloud Gaming

Entertainment 2.0 #703 – YouTube TV’s New Plans

Entertainment 2.0 #702 – Component Shortages & Spotify’s Physical Book Push

Entertainment 2.0 #701 – Google TV’s Decline and the Global TV Market Shift

Entertainment 2.0 #700 – CES 2026

Entertainment 2.0 #699 – Our 2025 Gear and Top Picks

Entertainment 2.0 #698 – What is an LG Micro RGB TV

Entertainment 2.0 #697 – Netflix/Paramount Bidding War for Warner Bros. Discovery

Entertainment 2.0 #696 – Amazon Built a Great AI Feature for the Living Room

Entertainment 2.0 #695 – Is the Steam Machine Coming for Xbox?

Entertainment 2.0 #694 – YouTube TV and Disney’s Ongoing Fight

Entertainment 2.0 #693 – Best Streaming Bundle Ever?

Entertainment 2.0 #692 – Home Theater PCs in 2025 with Jon Biggs

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Entertainment 2.0 #716 – Google TV Goes On-Demand and Spotify’s AI Flags

Entertainment 2.0 #715 – Roku Hardware Prices Soar as YouTube Premium Bundles Peacock

Entertainment 2.0 #714 – PlayStation Kills Discs, Apple Music Price Hike & HDHomeRun Offline

Entertainment 2.0 #713 – Google Home Speaker and Steam Machine Launch

Entertainment 2.0 #712 – The Fox Roku Takeover

Entertainment 2.0 #711 – Plex, PlayStation, and the Price Hike Era

Entertainment 2.0 #710 – Switch 2 Realities & Spotify at 20

Entertainment 2.0 #70 – Game Pass Price Cut

Entertainment 2.0 #708 – Sony’s RGB Breakthrough

Entertainment 2.0 #707 – Plex Mobile Updates and Onn Price Hikes

Entertainment 2.0 #706 – Prime Video Price Hike and Xbox Project Helix

Entertainment 2.0 #705 – Streaming’s New Superpower?

Entertainment 2.0 #704 – Streaming Shifts, Steam Deck Shortages & Cloud Gaming

Entertainment 2.0 #703 – YouTube TV’s New Plans

Entertainment 2.0 #702 – Component Shortages & Spotify’s Physical Book Push

Entertainment 2.0 #701 – Google TV’s Decline and the Global TV Market Shift

Entertainment 2.0 #700 – CES 2026

Entertainment 2.0 #699 – Our 2025 Gear and Top Picks

Entertainment 2.0 #698 – What is an LG Micro RGB TV

Entertainment 2.0 #697 – Netflix/Paramount Bidding War for Warner Bros. Discovery

Entertainment 2.0 #696 – Amazon Built a Great AI Feature for the Living Room

Entertainment 2.0 #695 – Is the Steam Machine Coming for Xbox?

Entertainment 2.0 #694 – YouTube TV and Disney’s Ongoing Fight

Entertainment 2.0 #693 – Best Streaming Bundle Ever?

Entertainment 2.0 #692 – Home Theater PCs in 2025 with Jon Biggs