Entertainment 2.0 from The Digital Media Zone

Amazon announced the third generation of the Fire TV Cube. This new version can use your voice to control your cable box. Google officially launched the Chromecast with Google TV HD. Does the lower price make up for the lack of resolution? MGM is renaming their Epix streaming service. Despite numerous statements to the contrary, Google announced the end of Stadia. The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld is now a real device. Should you buy it?

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• Amazon’s new Fire TV Cube can control your cable box | Engadget
• Amazon Fire TV Cube (Amazon)
• Chromecast with Google TV (HD) goes official for $29.99 with 1080p, HDR, 8GB storage
• Epix will relaunch its streaming service as MGM+ next year | Engadget
• Google is (unsurprisingly) shutting down Stadia in January | Engadget
• Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld
• Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld (Amazon)

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Roku’s new update includes support for Bluetooth headphones. They’re also releasing a smaller wireless subwoofer. Perhaps that was poorly timed though as it was announced at the same time as the Sonos Sub Mini. JBL has four new soundbars and two of them bring Atmos support. PlayStation’s Jim Ryan thinks a public temper tantrum might sway government sanctioning bodies.

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• Roku reveals a new subwoofer and a revamped Roku Express | Engadget
• The Sub Mini is a much smaller and cheaper way to add bass to your Sonos system | Engadget
• JBL launches four Dolby Atmos soundbars to cover any budget | TechRadar
• Discord Voice Is Now Available for Everyone on Xbox Consoles
• PlayStation’s Jim Ryan Calls Xbox’s Call of Duty Promise ‘Inadequate on Many Levels’ – IGN

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There’s a new version of the TCL 6-Series and it offers some nice upgrades over the previous model. Apple announced new AirPods Pro. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is a lower-cost version of the customizable controller. Microsoft officially unveils the Game Pass Friends & Family plan. PlayStation 5 finally gets the 1440p update.

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• ATSC 3.0 Deployments
• TCL Updates Roku 6-Series TV to R6 With Brighter Mini-LED – CNET
• TCL 75” 6-Series 4k 144Hz
• Apple’s New AirPods Pro 2 Improve Sound Quality and Noise Canceling – CNET
• Xbox Elite Series 2 Is Evolving with More Ways to Play Like a Pro
• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core – White
• Rolling Out Today – Party Chat Noise Suppression and Jump In with Friends – Xbox Wire
• Microsoft’s Game Pass Friend & Family tier goes live in two countries | Engadget
• PS5 update rolls out globally with 1440p support, gamelists and new party features | Engadget

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Reviews are in for the Vizio M-Series Quantum X. Sony has a new Dolby Atmos soundbar. LG unveiled a 240Hz curved OLED display. September is the last time Xbox Games with Gold will include Xbox 360 games and they are actually providing a game you should download! Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in most regions of the world. Will Nintendo and Xbox follow suit?

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• ONKRON Mobile TV Stand with Wheels
• The Office Oasis Original Rollerblade Chair Wheels, Set of 5, Universal Fit
• Vizio M-Series Quantum X Review: Bright HDR Picture Made Affordable – CNET
• Vizio MQX 65” QLED
• Sony’s new premium 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar costs $700 | Engadget
• Sony HT-A3000 3.1 Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar
• LG unveils its first curved OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate at IFA | Engadget
• XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 OLED UltraWide Gaming Display
• Valve’s Portal 2 Headlines Games with Gold for September 2022
• Microsoft Confirms No Price Increase for Xbox Series X and S

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Plex had a security breach, streaming passed cable viewership, Google TV is getting more performant, PlayStation VR2 won’t arrive in time for the holidays, PlayStation is getting a feature-packed controller, and there are new headsets from Turtle Beach and SteelSeries. One of them you should consider buying, the other you should absolutely ignore.

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• PERLESMITH Universal TV Stand Table Top TV Base for 37-70 inch LCD LED OLED 4K Flat Screen TVs-Height Adjustable TV Mount Stand with Tempered Glass Base, VESA 600x400mm, Holds up to 99lbs PSTVS11 (Josh’s TV stand)
• FITUEYES Swivel Floor TV Stand for 32 to 65 Inch TVs Tall Universal TV Stand Mount with Sturdy Wood Base, Space Saving for Corner Bedroom (Richard’s TV stand)
• Plex tells users to reset their passwords after potential data breach | Engadget
• Streaming viewership surpasses cable TV for the first time in the US | Engadget
• Google TV is getting improved performance and app management | Engadget
• Sony’s PlayStation VR2 to Launch in ‘Early 2023’ – Thurrott.com
• DualSense Edge Controller Revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live
• These new wireless PS5 headsets from Turtle Beach don’t make much sense
• SteelSeries’ new Nova 7 Wireless costs less than the Xbox Series S – The Verge

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Amazon discontinues the Fire TV Recast. TiVo is launching their own television operating system. Walmart Plus will soon include Paramount+ to compete with Amazon Prime. Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ subscription fees are all increasing. Samsung announces Bluetooth LE Audio-ready earbuds. Xbox announces a Game Pass family plan.

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• Looks like Amazon is discontinuing the Fire TV Recast over-the-air DVR — Update: Confirmed by Amazon | AFTVnews
• Android TV gets a new competitor as new ‘TiVo Stream OS’ aims for smart TVs
• Walmart Plus subscribers are about to get a lot of streaming content for free
• Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ Will Get Price Hikes Later This Year | Cord Cutters News
• The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Bluetooth LE Audio-ready and pack 3D audio for $229
• Xbox Gamepass Family Plan Announced

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Logitech and Tencent announce a portable cloud gaming handheld. Roku Channel adds Paramount+. Spotify’s newest feature draws some criticism. Amazon Luna launches on Samsung TVs. PlayStation 5 is finally rolling out support for 1440p but there are caveats.

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• Roku Channel to Offer Paramount+ Subscription Option – The Streamable
• Spotify’s latest fancy feature for Premium users is a play button | Engadget
• Logitech and Tencent are making a cloud gaming handheld | Engadget
• Amazon Luna lands a spot in Gaming Hub on Samsung smart TVs
• PS5 Finally Getting 1440p Monitor Support – IGN

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The NFL has launched a new streaming service creatively named NFL+. The Chromecast with Google TV now supports Nest cameras. Spotify’s Car Thing is unsurprisingly being killed. Google is making it easier to use Bluetooth headphones and speakers with multiple Android devices. Microsoft found a really dumb way to make the Xbox boot faster.

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• Chromecast with Google TV Supports Nest Cameras
• NFL Launches New Streaming Service at $4.99 Per Month | Cord Cutters News
• How to Fix Netflix on NVIDIA SHIELD TV
• Spotify’s Car Thing player is no longer a thing | Engadget
• Google is Improving Bluetooth Audio Switching
• Xbox Series X and S Will Soon Boot Up Faster – IGN

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Vizio announced the rest of their 2022 TV lineup and the MQX looks to be squarely targeted at gaming. Amazon Prime Video received a major, and much-needed, UI redesign. Netflix probably won’t offer their entire library on the upcoming ad-supported tier. The latest NVIDIA SHIELD TV update broke video streaming. ESPN+ is getting a hefty subscription price increase. Apple Music steals an idea from Spotify. And Discord is coming to Xbox, but you probably won’t want to use it.

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• Vizio is elevating its mid-range TVs and soundbars | Engadget
• Amazon is giving Prime Video its biggest redesign in years – The Verge 
• Not all Netflix shows will be streamable on the ad-supported tier | Engadget
• How to Fix Netflix on NVIDIA SHIELD
• ESPN+ to raise price from $6.99 to $9.99 next month | AFTVnews 
• Apple Music counters Spotify with live sessions in spatial audio | Engadget
• Discord voice chats are finally coming to Xbox consoles, but it’s complicated | Engadget

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Two movie studios are planning to remove their content from the PlayStation Store. It could have a massive impact on European users. Netflix is adding spatial audio to all platforms. Bluetooth LE Audio is coming soon with a couple of great new features! Sony is releasing some impressive looking new portable speakers. Sega is releasing a successor to the Sega Genesis Mini.

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• Sony to remove access to hundreds of movie and TV shows bought through its Playstation Store | Mashable
• Netflix Adds Spatial Audio Support on All Platforms – Thurrott.com
• Bluetooth LE Audio standard has been finalized, ready for Android 13 with some big improvements
• Sony’s new portable speakers are waterproof and better with calls | Engadget
• Sega Announces Mega Drive Mini 2 Release Date, With 50 Games Included – IGN

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