Entertainment 2.0 from The Digital Media Zone
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Entertainment 2.0 #623 – Microsoft Beats the FTC
Microsofts fight with the FTC is over, clearing the path to negotiations with the UKs CMA. Netflix simplified account switching. Plex lays off 20% more of their staff. Tidal switches to FLAC while r
Entertainment 2.0 #622 – Spotify HiFi Price
The Spotify HiFi price may not be competitive, the Netflix crackdown is working, Xbox prices are increasing, and Meta introduced a VR game subscription service.
Entertainment 2.0 #621 – Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro augmented reality headset was announced right after Meta Quest 3. Western Digital now sells Xbox expansion cards. 8BitDo has a new fighting stick for Xbox.
Entertainment 2.0 #620 – I Am NOT Paying for YouTube. Period.
Netflix is cracking down on password sharing, Comcast is streaming live TV, YouTube added 30-second unskippable ads, and Sony announced Project Q handheld.
Netflix Kills DVD Business and the UK Kills Activision Acquisition
Netflix kills its DVD business while boosting its ad-supported tier. UK's CMA blocked the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
HBO Max and Discovery+ Become Max
HBO Max and Discovery+ merge into Max. YouTubes NFL Sunday Ticket gets priced. ASUS ROG Ally to take on the Steam Deck. E3 is canceled.
Will Bally Sports Keep the Lights On?
Bally Sports tries to keep airing local sports. YouTube TV raises prices. Spotify HiFi is still MIA. Ubisoft wont be at E3.
Entertainment 2.0 #616 – Now Would Be a Good Time
March Madness Live brings all the college basketball action. Roku has new features. Apple Music Classical is expected soon. Sony spews more nonsense.
Entertainment 2.0 #615 – Big as a 4-Slice Toaster
Sony unveils the A95L QD-OLED. Movies Anywhere is removing one of their most unique features. Sonos announced the Era 300 and Era 100 speakers.
Entertainment 2.0 #614 – Your Taste Profile
Plex adds credit skipping. Spotify will let you train their algorithm. YouTube Music offers more customization of radio. Xbox games are going to GeForce Now.