HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
All the HDTV and Home Theater news and info you need, without all the reading.
Episodes
On this week’s show we take a look at why people are not upgrading their set top boxes and we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Samsung Develops Cheaper Method Of QLED Panel Production
- Netflix puts more ads on originals than licensed titles
- Vizio TVs will now be sold exclusively at Walmart
- Classic Looney Tunes Cartoons Will Move to Tubi After Leaving HBO Max
Why Are Consumers Skipping Ne...
On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to July 23rd 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, discuss how to pick an AV Receiver and why Bluray was not selling like hotcakes.
On this week’s show we look at what the posters at AVS forum have spent on their home theaters and we look at the Roku Secret Menu options. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Belkin plans to power down Wemo support in 2026
- Netflix Sees Rapid Q2 Subscriber Gains
- Broadcast TV hits historical viewership low in June
Your Roku has secret menus and settings here's how to access them
...On this week’s show we design a high end home theater but one that is within reason because we are not going to spend your money just for the sake of spending money. We also read your emails and the week’s news.
News:
- Max Officially Changes Its Name Back to HBO Max
- Apple reportedly in pursuit of Formula 1 rights
- Streaming Subscriptions May Get Tougher to Cancel
- LG Debuts Wireless OLED Evo M5
Other:
On this week’s show we take a first look at the proposed HDMI 2.2 specification. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to July 2nd 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and discuss room acoustic treatments.
On this week’s show we take a look at some of the most popular products in our homes. And we read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- iOS 26 Brings Video Streaming to CarPlay, But There's a Catch
- Don’t Expect Netflix to Save U.S. Broadcast Networks
- HDMI Forum To Reveal New HDMI 2.2 Details At Press Briefing
Other:
Most Popular HDTV and Home Th...
On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to June 25th 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and look at a company called Quartics and what they are up to today.
On this week’s show we rank our favorite Streaming Services. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- More than 25% of viewers aren’t watching live TV anymore
- Tubi breaks the 100 million monthly active user mark
- Netflix to Introduce Live TV Channels in France
- NCIS: Tony & Ziva Sets September Premiere Date on Paramount+
Other:
Can you believe Betamax turns 50 this month? On this week’s show we look at how the VCR changed the entertainment industry and gave us a reason to build our home theaters. We also read emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- YouTube Is Swallowing TV Whole, and It’s Coming for the Sitcom
- Roku adds more premium features to its own line of midrange TVs
Other:
On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to June 11th 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and look at TV Specifications.
On this week’s show our listeners have provided the topics. We discuss a $30 hack to improve your TV as well as a new OLED technology that may turn your screen into a multi channel speaker. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to June 4tht 2010 where we read your emails look at a news story or two and look at a CE Pro article from 2010
On this week’s show we look at our favorite TV Series Finales from Network and Cable TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- TCL Will Add Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to QD-Mini LED TVs
- Apple’s smart home hub could reportedly make its debut later this year
- YouTube leads US TV viewing for 3rd consecutive month
Top Series Finales of Network/Cable TV Shows
Here is a rundown of our favor...
On this week’s show we look at how the strategies keep changing in the streaming wars. We spend your money and design a home theater system for less than $2000. And as usual we read your email and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
...On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to May 21st 2010 where we read your emails look at a news story or two and wrap up the 2009 - 2010 TV Season
On this week’s show we shop the Internet and find you three incredible deals on UHD TVs. We also discuss some of the best plot twists in movies that we have seen. Be forewarned, there will be spoilers. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
On this week’s show we go back to the second week of May 2007 where we look give you some tips on buying speakers that still hold true today. We also look at wireless speakers and read a couple of emails from back then.
On this week’s show we take a look back at the transition from black and white to color and compare it to the transition to HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Roku’s smart home strategy is making its streaming devices harder to ignore
- Sonos Strikes a Surprising Deal with Yamaha
- Masimo to Sell Consumer Audio Business to HARMAN International
Other:
On this week’s show we go back to May of 2007 where we look at an article titled: 10 things about sound but were afraid to ask as well as revisiting a trip to Costco. We also look at the news and email of the day.
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