HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
All the HDTV and Home Theater news and info you need, without all the reading.
Episodes
In this episode we read some emails concerning mp3 bit rates and more on HDDVD. We also explain Dolby Surround. We finish with a TV Show Theme trivia game.
On this week’s show we ask, how satisfied are you with your streaming service providers? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Prime Video has 88% of customers on ad-supported plans
- Amazon gearing up to roll out new Fire TV OS on streaming player
- Roku announces 2 new streaming sticks starting at just $30
- Max begins password-sharing crackdown
Other:
State o...
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On this week’s show we look at a technology that could end HDMI. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Sony steps away from 8K TVs – for now
- Survey: Share of Homes With TV Antennas Falls to 19%
- DIRECTV unites streaming options under one name and price structure
- Peacock highlights cool features for mobile users
Other:
Is GPMI the beginn...
On this week’s show look at five trends that are shaping home theaters in 2025 and we look at what will drive home automation into the next decade. Pulse we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Kaleidescape Introduces the New Strato M Movie Player
- Police shut down Minecraft movie screening after audience trashes theater
- SVS 5000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofer
Other:
On this week’s show we discuss whether physical media is making a comeback and could a Bezel-less OLED be the future of large format TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
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On this week’s show we talk about 20 years of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast! We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- A Software Update Is Killing Samsung Soundbars
- Apple TV+ loses $1 billion every year, according to new report
- ESPN might pay up to $2 billion for NFL Network, RedZone
- Netflix announces it is adding HDR10+ support for videos
Apple to Launch HomeOS Later This Year
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On this week’s show we look at where some Americans are spending nearly $100 a month on streaming services. We also look at some new tech from Sony that promises big improvements for LED TVs. All that plus your emails and the week’s news on this episode of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast.
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On this week’s show we asked three different AI LLMs “What is the best home theater projector for less than $5000?”. And we sort of got an answer. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.
News:
- Streamers doing a better job of winning back departed viewers
- Fox execs give new details regarding forthcoming streamer
- SiriusXM Slashes Jobs Again as Satellite Focus Sharpens Amid Subscriber Woes
Other:
On this week’s show we review ten innovations we feel had the most impact on how we consume entertainment in our homes. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- DIRECTV STREAM introduces new slimmed-down channel plans
- Sling TV loses 50,000 subscribers to close out 2024
- Amazon Announces Plans To Unveil New Alexa Devices in 2025
- Phillips expands its Roku TV range with a $1,300 65-inch OLED
Othe...
On this week’s show we look at a Ford Motor patent that has potential implications for home entertainment. We preview a potential Homepod 3 and we finish off with a listener review of DirecTV MySports. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news
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On this week’s show we look at the Top 5 Home Theater Projectors in the $1K - $3K price range. This list is compiled by the Projector Central website. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- YouTube TV likely to lose Paramount-owned channels
- Netflix finally decides to play nice and support the Apple TV app
- MyFree DIRECTV adds 6 new channels with news and sports from Disney
Top 5 Home Theat...
On this week’s show we have a review of the Audioengine B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Music Receiver and we take a look at how Streaming impacts viewing on top network shows. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
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On this week’s show we look at seven rules for your home security cameras and five TV innovations that will have the biggest effect on future TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- ESPN just had its best ratings month in a decade
- DIRECTV STREAM’s MySports Package Expands to 187 Markets Ahead of Super Bowl LIX
- Disney+ sheds 700k subscribers, but still makes a profit
7 Rules to Follo...
On this week’s show we run down the Nielsen ARTEY Awards which measures and rams shows based on total viewing minutes. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Matter will be better in 2025
- Apple's new HomePod with iPad-like display reportedly launching this year
- Netflix Ads To Hit $4B
Other:
On this week’s show we talk about what we are watching, how we prefer to watch it and what we’d like to see developed for our home theaters. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
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On this week’s show we rundown the “Best of CES” as reported by the tech sites. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery say Venu Sports won’t launch
- DirecTV Launches ‘MySports’ Streaming Package
Other:
- Samsung Display CES 2025 showcase: All the cool tech we saw - SamMobile
- Star Wars Kid
- Star Wars kid Drunken Jedi
Best of CES
On this wee...
On this week’s show we cover the Home Theater announcements that we found interesting. It's not an exhaustive list of what was shown but things we wanted to share with you. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.
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On this week’s show we look at whether we have seen peak streaming and we take an analytical look at the movie box office. We may have hit peak Hollywood in the 1990s and early 2000s. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
News:
- Netflix smashes records with NFL double-header and Beyoncé Bowl on Christmas Day
- LG’s Transparent OLED TV Is Now On Sale
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