Entertainment 2.0 from The Digital Media Zone

Not every week can be full of good news. Unfortunately, this week had a disproportionate share of bad news. Huge changes at Microsoft dominate this episode, but there are some bright spots too! The post Entertainment 2.0 #287 : Mostly Bad News appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Windows Phone 8.1 is rolling out, Microsoft is taking the fight to Chromebooks, Xbox One sales are up, the NFL Sunday Ticket may finally be available to streamers, and Satya Nadella lays out his vision for Microsoft. The post Entertainment 2.0 #286 : Two Score and Fourteen Phones Ago appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

We're nearing the first deadline in the lifespan of Windows 7. The guys discuss what that means for Media Center users, and then discuss the latest Xbox news. Comcast and Channel Master are also in the news with their new DVR upgrades. The post Entertainment 2.0 #285 : Windows 7 Support appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

It was a huge week of listeners asking questions and offering suggestions for other listeners. We also saw a slew of app releases and updates, plus a surprising possibility for a future Windows Media Center replacement. The post Entertainment 2.0 #284 : Take Three appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

It was a big week with massive Supreme Court judgments, new media apps for Windows users, and Josh and Richard try to help some listeners with their Windows Media Center issues. The post Entertainment 2.0 #283 : Hey Mark… appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

It's time to get back to Windows Media Center basics! Josh and Richard discuss using Extenders versus building secondary home theater PCs. Of course they also cover the latest entertainment news around Windows Phone, Windows 8, and the Xbox One. The post Entertainment 2.0 #282 : Rewriting Icelandic History appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

We're into the summer months, and that can only mean one thing for Entertainment 2.0: it's time for E3! Josh and Richard discuss all the latest Xbox news and more! The post Entertainment 2.0 #281 : Alphabet Soup appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Josh and Richard are joined by Brian Binnerup, the creator of My Movies, to discuss the release of version 5 of the popular Windows Media Center plugin. In addition to the interview they also discuss the latest Microsoft entertainment technology news. The post Entertainment 2.0 #280 : Brian Binnerup of My Movies appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Josh and Richard are back to talk about new and updated apps on Windows Phone, the upcoming update to the Xbox One, new Windows tablets, and which TV shows have been renewed and canceled. The post Entertainment 2.0 #279 : Segue Training appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Josh and Richard are back for a huge announcement from a small gathering at a Microsoft event. That's not it though, there's also Windows Media Center and Xbox One news to cover. The post Entertainment 2.0 #278 : Decepticons appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Josh and Richard discuss the Kinect-less Xbox One, the massive changes to Xbox Live Gold, the updated Spotify app for Windows Phone, and the Netflix rate increase. Josh also gives his review of the Polk Audio 4 Shot headset. The post Entertainment 2.0 #277 : They’ve Ruined Me appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Josh is joined by Chris Barnes to talk about the upcoming Surface event, the Turtle Beach XO SEVEN headset, app and software updates to the Xbox One, and a few stories from the streaming media ecosystem. The post Entertainment 2.0 #276 : Ear Force One appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Media Browser 3 brings live TV to Windows Phone. Microsoft details their Xbox Originals programs. Amazon hooks HBO's content for Prime Instant Video, and CableLabs has a new DLNA-based technology that could replace CableCARD. The post Entertainment 2.0 #275 : I’d Binge on That appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Microsoft hasn't made a lot of news in the last week, but the rest of the entertainment industry has! Aereo is in the Supreme Court, Netflix may be increasing rates, and Time Warner and Dish are both bringing streaming options to market. The post Entertainment 2.0 #274 : Industry Report appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Windows Phone 8.1 is here and Josh and Richard go in-depth on the new mobile operating system. Other media apps have been updated as well as the Xbox One. The post Entertainment 2.0 #273 : Welcome Windows Phone 8.1 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.