Best DCP Network Podcasts (2025)

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Podcast #1220: Products that Sparked the Home Automation Revolution and Dolby Vision 2 39:52

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On this week’s show we look at three gadgets that we think are responsible for the year of home automation. We also discuss Dolby Vision 2. All that plus your emails and the week’s news on episode 1220 of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast! News: Live TV streamers leave viewers more satisfied than cable ‘The Paper’ to premiere on NBC after Peacock s…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #12: CEDIA 2017 30:07

2d ago30:07

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On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to September 22nd 2017 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and discuss what was going on at CEDIA 2017

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Podcast #1219: Best of CEDIA 2025 49:36

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On this week’s show we look at the CDEDIA Best of show winners for this years event. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Google's Home app just got a huge upgrade that makes automations even smarter Paramount to launch new Sports Entertainment division The first Roku-powered smart projector is here Other: The Streamin…

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Podcast #1218: US Network TV Fall Premiers 46:39

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On this week’s show we run down the US network premier dates and shows for the 2025-2026 TV season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Lets You Place Speakers Anywhere The FCC Will Allow ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC TV Stations to Shutdown Free ATSC 1.0 & Switch to ATSC 3.0 Only Samsung Adding Free Ye…

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Podcast #1217: The DVR is Dead 38:35

21d ago38:35

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On this week’s show we take some time off but still give you a great show. In addition to reading your emails and the news, we do a post mortem on the DVR. News: Netflix unveils the future of streaming with a massive new approach Dolby Vision 2 Is Coming Netflix launches new feature letting customers clip top scenes Other: Bendable Screens TV Track…

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Podcast #1216: TV Brightness Isn't Everything 47:30

28d ago47:30

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On this week’s show we look at an article from What Hi-Fi titled “I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing”. And that thing is brightness. We look at what would make a perfect TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Major TV streaming service abruptly …

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Podcast #1215: What Happened to DLNA Technology? 42:36

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On this week’s show ask the question: “What Happened to DLNA Technology” We also read your emails and the week’s news. Also, say hi to Evelyne, our virtual news reader. News: Plex warns users to update systems immediately after detecting worrying security issue Samsung’s $30K Micro RGB TV Is Here Sling TV launches single day, weekend, week-long pas…

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Podcast #1214: LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Satellite Internet 46:37

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On this week’s show we take a look at the pros and cons of Low Earth Orbiting Satellites and ask if competition from them could lower your Internet bills. One of our listeners does a good analysis of what it would cost cordcutters to watch every NFL and most College football games. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: …

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HDTV Rewind Episode #11: DVRs and the Netflix/Epix Deal 19:54

1M ago19:54

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On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to August 13 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, discuss DVRs and the Netflix/Epix deal.

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Podcast #1213: 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout 31:45

2M ago31:45

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On this week’s show we discuss the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Nielsen: Ad-supported content dominates TV viewing NFL sells NFL Media, including RedZone, to ESPN New Fox One streaming service to launch in August Other: How to Increase Storage on Google Chromecast With Google…

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Podcast # 1212: Where is the Ring Indoor Security Drone and Top 10 Streaming Shows of the First Half of 2025 38:00

2M ago38:00

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On this week’s show we ask what ever happened to the Ring Indoor Security Drone and we take a look at the Top Ten Streaming shows for the first half of 2025. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: DirecTV tests convenient new feature for streaming customers Google Home speaker debacle worsens with more failures Social pl…

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Podcast #1211: Why Are Consumers Skipping New Streaming Devices 42:45

2M ago42:45

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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…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #10: Blu-ray VS DVD 38:00

2M ago38:00

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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.

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Podcast #1210: Rokus Secret Menus 35:17

2M ago35:17

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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…

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Podcast #1209: Money is No Object Home Theater - Within Reason 48:36

3M ago48:36

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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 Toug…

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Podcast #1208: HDMI 2.2 28:59

3M ago28:59

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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: YouTube Once Again Dominates TV Usage In May SunBrite Debuts Full Sun 4K Smart TV Series XGIMI Releases MoGo 4 Series Projectors Amazon to Shutter Freevee in September 2025, Merging Content into Prime V…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #9: Room Acoustics 26:26

3M ago26:26

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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.

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Podcast #1207: Most Popular HDTV and Home Theater and Automation Products 43:10

3M ago43:10

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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: Blockbuster Be K…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #8: What is Quartics? 27:39

3M ago27:39

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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.

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Podcast #1206: Streaming Services Ranked 44:34

3M ago44:34

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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+ Oth…

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Podcast #1205: Betamax Turns Fifty 32:38

4M ago32:38

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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 mi…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #7: TV Specifications 28:34

4M ago28:34

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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.

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Podcast #1204: Can Future OLED Screens Become Multi Channel Speakers 43:21

4M ago43:21

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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: ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Gets Three-Part Release, Series Finale Set for New Year’s Eve 66% …

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HDTV Rewind Episode #6: What Were Integrators Using in 2010 22:58

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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

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Podcast #1203: Top Series Finales of Network/Cable TV Shows 43:42

4M ago43:42

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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 Fi…

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Podcast #1202: Home Theater System for under $2000 43:38

4M ago43:38

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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: Broadcast Schedule’s New Paradigm 75% of Streamers Have Tried an Ad-Supported Plan Google TV users will soon be ask…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #5: 2009-2010 TV Season By the Numbers 38:44

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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

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Podcast #1201: The Best Movie Plot Twists 37:02

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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: Fox unveils ‘Fox One’ as name of new streamer YouTube TV Is Now The 4th Largest T…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #4: Tips for Buying Speakers and Wireless Surrounds 14:03

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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.

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Podcast #1200: The History of Color Television in the United States 47:35

5M ago47:35

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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 Bus…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #3: 10 Things About Sound and Costco 19:39

5M ago19:39

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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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Podcast #1199: TV Renewal Scorecard 56:34

5M ago56:34

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On this week’s show We rundown the recently concluded TV season and which shows are coming back for another season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Netflix rolls out dialogue-only subtitles Netflix CEO Says Movie Theater Model Is ‘Outdated’ YouTube Announces a New Viewing Experience on TVs with Enhanced Playback L…

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HDTV Rewind Episode #2: Dolby Surround and More HD-DVD Fun 26:41

5M ago26:41

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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.

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Podcast #1198: Are You Satisfied With Your Streaming Providers? 43:08

5M ago43:08

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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 pass…

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HDTV Rewind April 22 2007 Episode #1 25:54

5M ago25:54

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I thought it would be fun to go back and listen to a few episodes from the "old" days. Thanks to Milton Scritsmier I now have access to our podcasts going back to 2007. Let me know if you would like me to continue

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Podcast #1197: Is GPMI the beginning of the end of HDMI? 41:16

5M ago41:16

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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: AU…

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Podcast #1196: Will AI Drive Home Automation into the Next Decade? 51:27

6M ago51:27

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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 50…

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Podcast #1195: Could Tiled TVs Become the Future for Very Large Format Displays? 1:03:18

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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. News: Google kills off Nest Protect, partners with First Alert for new smart smoke detector Christie to collaborate with Dolby to develop the next gene…

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Podcast #1194: Twenty Years of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast 57:15

6M ago57:15

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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 HDR1…

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Podcast #1193: Sony Develops Next-Generation Display System 39:40

6M ago39:40

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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. News: Apple TV+, Jason Sudeikis confirm fourth season of ‘…

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Podcast #1192: Can AI Help Pick Your Next Projector? 36:32

7M ago36:32

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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 A…

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Podcast #1191: Ten Innovations that have Transformed Our Home Theaters 38:57

7M ago38:57

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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 …

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Podcast #1190: Ford Patent - Apple HomePod 3 - DirecTV MySports Review 40:27

7M ago40:27

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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 News: Bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max Has a Strong Hold on Viewers NESN 360 slashing pri…

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Podcast #1189: Top 5 Home Theater Projectors less than $3K 37:59

7M ago37:59

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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 …

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Podcast #1188: Audioengine Next Gen B1 Wireless Adapter Review and How Streaming Impacts TV Ratings 47:49

7M ago47:49

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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. News: Panasonic is ‘prepared to sell’ its TV business 56% of Super Bowl LIX Viewers Expected to Stream Event Tubi had the …

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Podcast #1187: Five TV Innovations That Will Have Big Impact 45:02

8M ago45:02

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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…

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Podcast #1186: 2024 Nielsen ARTEY Awards 50:56

8M ago50:56

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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: TCL 98" Class - Q672 Series - …

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Podcast #1185: What We are Watching 55:53

8M ago55:53

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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. News: Prime Video has largest market share of U.S. streaming customers Netflix Projected To Top $3.2B In Ad Revenue This Year ‘Ted Lasso’ star drops…

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Podcast #1184: Best of CES 47:31

8M ago47:31

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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…