Big shifts for your living room tech! We’re covering: YouTube Premium’s free Peacock perk, Roku raising device prices, Pocket Casts on Apple TV, classic Xbox games on PC, and Luna on Prime Video. Stream it here: www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/07/29/e...

Roku Hardware Prices Soar as YouTube Premium Bundles Peacock - The Digital Media Zone

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.

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Packed episode today! We’re covering: Apple Music & Plex pricing, SiliconDust’s offline HDHomeRun upgrade, TV Time’s demise, and big shakeups at Xbox & PlayStation Stream it here: www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/07/22/e...

PlayStation Kills Discs, Apple Music Price Hike & HDHomeRun Offline - The Digital Media Zone

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.

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I've had an Innovelli Red Series dimmer since they first came out (10 years ago?) and now I FINALLY have it configured to turn the notification LED to red when the garage door is open!

I've spent a bunch of time this weekend switching from SmartThings to Home Assistant. Excluding devices and then repairing has been a LOT! HA has been powerful and reliable, but it's not the most user friendly system.

This seems like a TOTALLY safe way to charge your iPhone on a FERRY!

Xbox & Apple TV prices spike while Google drops a new $99 Gemini speaker. Plus, is Valve’s $1,128 Steam Machine or the $1,699 MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ actually worth your cash? We unpack the hardware chaos on the new episode! www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/06/30/e...

Google Home Speaker and Steam Machine Launch - The Digital Media Zone

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.

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With the big sale at The Smartest House, this seems like the right time to buy this Z-Wave USB stick and get started transitioning from SmartThings to Home Assistant, eh @richardgunther.com and @gavincampbell.bsky.social? www.thesmartesthouse.com/collections/...

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This week on the show: How the Fox Roku takeover changes your smart TV, WiiM new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and how Intel Arc 3 chips are redefining portable gaming performance. 🎧 Stream the new episode here: www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/06/17/e...

The Fox Roku Takeover - The Digital Media Zone

How will the $22B Fox Roku takeover change your TV? We unpack the massive streaming shakeup, Hollywood mergers, Lionsgate updates, and a new soundbar.

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Hey @gavincampbell.bsky.social , @richardgunther.com and I have decided that henceforth, you shall be known as Gamble

I have Max, Peacock, Netflix, and Disney. Suggest some movies for me to watch on an airplane

Zwave inclusion with SmartThings v2 hub is killing me!!! Maybe it's time to either upgrade or switch to another control system.

Is the era of "lifetime" software officially dead? We break down the massive Plex Pass price jump and the latest news from Valve, Sony, and Google: www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/05/27/e...

Plex, PlayStation, and the Price Hike Era - The Digital Media Zone

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.

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I can't be the only one who was disappointed in the beginning of Forza Horizon 6 when they gave me the 911 instead of the FD, right?

Twenty years of Spotify, the reality of the Switch 2, and major updates to your car and your gaming subscriptions. Here’s what matters for your digital life this week. www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/05/12/e...

Switch 2 Realities & Spotify at 20 - The Digital Media Zone

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.

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I don't watch music videos very often, so maybe this isn't new, but I was shocked to see Noah Kahan's video for The Great Divide is sponsored by MasterCard. Ads have now penetrated the videos themselves!?!?

Any reason I shouldn't get the Kwikset 918 as a new smart lock for my front door, @richardgunther.com @gavincampbell.bsky.social ?? Most of my smart

Walmart is coming for the living room with the new Onn 4K Pro, but is it actually a "Pro" experience? Plus, Xbox price cuts and the Steam Controller return. Catch the latest Entertainment 2.0 here: www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/04/30/e...

Game Pass Price Cut - The Digital Media Zone

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?

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Sony’s "True RGB" tech promises the best TV picture ever, but between Netflix’s $27 plan and an $899 PS5 Pro, the cost of gaming and streaming is skyrocketing. www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/04/09/e...

New ways to curate your Plex library and the rising cost of hardware. Find out which of this week's tech updates actually improve your experience: www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/03/26/e...

Plex Mobile Updates and Onn Price Hikes - The Digital Media Zone

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

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Tomorrow's forecast feels personally offensive

I'm pumped that Cyberpunk 2077 came to Game Pass, because it's 2026 and I STILL haven't played it! But I'm bummed that it's not on PC Game Pass nor is it Xbox Play Anywhere. I love bouncing between my Series X and Legion Go. I guess I'll have to stream it if I want to play on the Legion Go.

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. www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/03/05/e...

Streaming’s New Superpower? - The Digital Media Zone

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.

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Over the last 3 weeks, I've been working with a good friend to make a game for a competition. It's due later today. I'd love your feedback, so please check it out (during the intermissions of the USA/Canada game)! You'll probably want a screen bigger than a phone. jdestaz.itch.io/tyrants-and-...

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why does the Peacock feed for this USA men's hockey game look so bad?!?

Putting MacKinnon, McDavid, and Celebrini on the same line should be illegal.

YouTube TV now has plans starting at $55/month, plus Spotify's fun new "About the Song" feature and YouTube Music's quietly controversial lyrics paywall. Listen to the latest episode of Entertainment 2.0 to get all the details. www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/02/12/e...

YouTube TV’s New Plans - The Digital Media Zone

YouTube TV launches cheaper genre plans, Spotify adds song backstories, and YouTube Music puts lyrics behind a paywall.

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With how frequently the US Women's hockey team scores, I'm going to be hearing Free Bird in my sleep!

At this point, I'm hoping for 0 touchdowns so that at least this boring Super Bowl will be historic in some way.

What it's like to train for a half-marathon in Ohio in January. This is going to be a great long run! 😂

We're on the show floor at CES 2026! We're talking all the trends from televisions, headphones, and gaming news. Is Micro RGB something you should buy? Are there more Auracast devices coming? And gaming is so weird this year! www.thedigitalmediazone.com/2026/01/09/e...

CES 2026 - The Digital Media Zone

Micro RGB televisions from LG, TCL, and Hisense, Auracast devices, and a weird year for gaming.

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