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The DCP Network presents: The ReadyLoverOne420 Cannacast brings the word of cannabis to your ears consisting of recent and relevant news relating to all things cannabis. Each episode will also feature a strain review where your host ReadyLoverOne420 gives you a full breakdown of a strains features and sensations. There will also be special guests and so much more. OneLove y’all. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readylover/support
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The HT Guys, Ara Derderian and Braden Russell, are Engineers who formerly worked for the Advanced Digital Systems Group (ADSG) of Sony Pictures Entertainment. ADSG was the R&D unit of the sound department producing products for movie theaters and movie studios. Two of the products they worked on include the DCP-1000 and DADR-5000. The DCP is a digital cinema processor used in movie theaters around the world. The DADR-5000 is a disk-based audio dubber used on Hollywood sound stages. ADSG was ...
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HDTV Rewind Episode #6: What Were Integrators Using in 2010
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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?
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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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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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…
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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. News: Disney to Merge Hulu + Live TV With Fubo, Taking on YouTube TV and Ending Venu Lawsuit RadioShack Returns To U.…
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Podcast #1182: The US Movie Box Office - An analysis
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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 O…
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The HT Guys are taking a week off! We’ll see you next week!
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Podcast #1181: YouTubeTV Price Increase and Keep Connect and TV Warranty Service
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On this week’s show we discuss Braden’s YouTubeTV price increase as well as a discussion on how to reboot your internet modem when it locks up even if you aren’t home. One of our listeners, Josh in Huntsville AL, shares his experience dealing with warranty service on a large screen TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. Ne…
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Podcast #1180: Christmas Classics and where you can stream them
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On this week’s show we give you ten Christmas Classics and where you can stream them. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news stories. News: Netflix promises smooth, family-friendly streams of ‘WWE Raw’ are coming Sports Central is one of DIRECTV Stream’s hidden gems Walmart Completes $2.3 Billion VIZIO Acquisition Is Amazon pre…
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Podcast #1179: Could Legacy Audio Brands Disappear Next Year?
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On this week’s show we ask “Could Legacy Audio Brands Disappear Next Year?” We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Peacock to Stream First Ever Animated Madden NFL Cast During Texans vs. Chiefs AT&T Sets a Date to Shut Down DSL Internet & Traditional Phone Service in Most Areas Max password-sharing restrictions coming so…
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On this week’s show The HT Guys are thankful for our family, friends and listeners! This is a shortened podcast with emails and the week’s news. News: Amazon Unveils All-New Fire TV Products MLB Eyes Major Streaming Shift in 2028, Aiming for National Blackout-Free Packages | Cord Cutters News Bose Acquires High-End Audio Brand McIntosh Video Stream…
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On this week’s show we take a look at some great Black Friday deals to set up a home theater. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Netflix’s Tyson-Paul Boxing Bout Gets 65 Million Viewers at Peak Meet Wi-Fi 8, which will trade speed for a more reliable experience Smart TV ownership reaches 68% as prices fall Other: Sta…
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Podcast #1176: Flatten Your Warped Vinyl and Pause Your Streaming Services
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On this week’s show we take a look at a device that claims it will flatten your warped vinyl. Then we ask is there anything that can be done to prevent subscribers from pausing the streaming services. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news. News: Xumo expands retail scope with Target deal Matter 1.4 now supports more smart home …
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Podcast #1175: Tips for Buying your 4K TV on Black Friday
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On this week’s show we take a quick look at a $20 set of earbuds, the Soundcore A30i. We also get you ready for your Black Friday TV shopping with 10 tips. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news. News: Disney+ Introduces Top 10 List Of Movies & TV Shows To Help Users Discover New Content Samsung To Cease LED Production This tiny…
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On this week’s show we discuss the Tivo Video Trends Report and we read your emails and and take a look at the week’s news. News: Streamers bet on food partners to help reduce churn Samsung Reveals Its Reach: Free Streaming TV Service Is As Big as the Major Players A Growing Number of Cord Cutters Don’t Plan to Buy a New Streaming Device in 2024, S…
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On this week’s show we take a look at the Pro-Ject 12.2 turntable and ask who is this for. And since it's Halloween we give you a list of five Halloween movies that you can watch with the family. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Best Buy supersizes its TV selection for the holidays Spectrum Invests $9 Billion to Br…
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Podcast #1172: Fall TV Line up and Braden is Back!
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On this week’s show Braden is back!! We discuss if greed threatens to ruin the revival and go over the 2024/2025 TV season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Plex intros movie, TV reviews for friends to share Roku feature turns TVs into security hub DirecTV to Launch Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Service Next Month O…
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Podcast #1171" We Catch Up with Email and News
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On this week’s show Ara catches up with email and news. Braden is back next week! Also, sorry for the aggressive noise gate. Trust me it's better than hearing me wheeze! News: DirecTV and Dish to Merge Fubo Launches 'Multiview' Beta on Roku SVS Launches 17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers - A Quantum Leap Forward in Subwoofer Design. Other: Victory+ Sp…
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Podcast #1170: Ara (and Braden's) Origin Story
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I got home late last night and thought I could put a regular show together. Well I couldn’t. So instead this is my (and Braden’s) Origin story.
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Podcast #1169: The State of Consumer Video: Transitioning from Cable to Streaming
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The State of Consumer Video: Transitioning from Cable to Streaming The landscape of consumer video has experienced a significant transformation over the past two decades, moving from the traditional cable television and movie theater experience to the era dominated by streaming services. Before the streaming revolution, cable television was the mai…
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Podcast #1168: Best Streamer for 4K Content
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On this week’s show we look at the best Streaming Service for 4K content according to CNET. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news. News: Disney, DirecTV Reach Agreement To End Blackout DirecTV Stream Adds Customized User Profiles Venu Sports Antitrust Trial Set for October 2025 Netflix ad tier surges in popularity Best Streaming Serv…
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On this week’s show DJ gives us a recap of what he liked at CEDIA and we go through the What Hi-Fi Best of Show winners. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news. News: YouTube TV, Sling, Fubo, Hulu, & More Added Just 49,000 Subscribers SwitchBot Launches Universal Remote With Matter Support Replace a pile of battery-hungry remote…
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On this week’s show DJ travels to Denver CO to attend CEDIA and we get a field report. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news. News: Samsung “Premieres” Two New 4K Ultra-Short Throw Projectors US Open, college football coverage pulled for millions of DirecTV customers over carriage dispute with Disney Panasonic TVs return to the…
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Podcast #1165: Is Now the Time for Smell-O-Vision?
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On this week’s show Ara and DJ discuss data usage in a world that is relying more and more on streaming for entertainment. They also discuss a future where you can smell what is going on on screen. They also read your emails and discuss the week’s news. News: YouTube TV adding custom multiview to NFL Sunday Ticket Chick-fil-A Is Launching a Streami…
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Podcast #1164: Are Gigabit Powerline Ethernet Adapters Worth it?
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On this week’s show we discuss a couple of solutions to Chuck’s Ethernet problem including a revisit of Powerline Ethernet Adapters. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Venu Sports Faces Very Real Prospect of Preliminary Injunction NHL's Florida Panthers Sign ViewLift to Take Them DTC More FAST Viewers Are Dropping Su…
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Podcast #1163: Streamers to Keep and How Going to the Movies is Changing
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On this week’s show Ara and DJ discuss what streaming services to keep and which one to let go. We also look at how going to movies are changing through charts and graphs. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news. News: Roku to Launch Dedicated FAST Sports Channel New chip design heralds arrival of compact low-power 4K projectors Netfli…
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Podcast #1162: HDTV Stress Test Key Findings
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On this week’s show DJ Briggs (Bright Side Home Theater) joins me while Braden is taking the month off. We discuss the Key Findings from the RTINGS.COM HDTV Stress Test and we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Venu Sports Stays Below vMVPD Partners on Price DirecTV UX Update for Satellite Customers Is Its First in Five Year…
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On this week’s show we look at the Best Home Theater Systems of 2024 according to CNET. Then we define a system that actually is a home theater system! We also read your emails and look at the week’s news. News: MLB Network Launches Standalone Streaming Service, Available Without a Pay-TV Subscription Roku's ad director wants to bring Instagram-sty…
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