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Podcast #1172: Fall TV Line up and Braden is Back!

Release Date: 10/18/2024

HDTV Rewind April 22 2007 Episode #1

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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

Podcast #1197: Is GPMI the beginning of the end of HDMI?

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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: Other: Is GPMI the beginning of the end of HDMI? Over 50 Chinese companies including Hisense and TCL have joined forces to back an HDMI alternative called GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface). This new wired communication standard is designed to integrate multiple functionalities into a single cable, aiming to rival HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt. The following are some key features: High Bandwidth for Data Transmission - GPMI Type-B:...

Podcast #1196: Will AI Drive Home Automation into the Next Decade?

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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: Other: Here are Five Trends Shaping Home Theater Experiences in 2025: 1. Immersive Audio Systems: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X continue to dominate, with more homes adopting multi-dimensional sound setups. Ceiling speakers and soundbars with upward-firing drivers are increasingly popular, creating a cinema-like audio bubble. 2. 8K Resolution Adoption: While 4K remains...

Podcast #1195: Could Tiled TVs Become the Future for Very Large Format Displays?

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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: Other: Physical media is finally making a comeback, and here's the proof Despite a decline in overall physical media sales, which dipped below $1 billion in 2024, there are signs of resilience and growth in specific sectors. Major retailers like Best Buy and Target are phasing out physical media, but Sony's announcement of a new Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K, set for release in...

Podcast #1194: Twenty Years of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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: Apple to Launch HomeOS Later This Year Apple is set to have an exciting year in software development with significant updates planned for iOS 19, macOS 16, and iPadOS 19. However, the tech giant is also preparing to introduce a completely new operating system called ‘homeOS.’ This new platform will accompany the launch of a novel device dubbed the ‘HomePad,’ a smart display that blends features of the iPad and HomePod. The...

Technical Issues - Please Stand By

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

I had an issue with the creation of this week's show. I'll get it posted as soon as I can.

Podcast #1193: Sony Develops Next-Generation Display System

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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: Other: Many Americans Spend Over $100 per Month on Subscription Services A recent survey by Bango reveals that nearly 25% of Americans spend over $100 per month on subscription services, including streaming platforms and retail memberships like Amazon Prime. This trend marks a shift from...

Podcast #1192: Can AI Help Pick Your Next Projector?

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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: Other: Can AI Help Pick Your Next Projector? We asked three different AI LLMs “What is the best home theater projector for less than $5000?”. And we sort of got an answer. Chat GPT When looking for the best home theater projector under $5,000, several factors come into play, such as picture quality, brightness, resolution, and features like smart...

Podcast #1191: Ten Innovations that have Transformed Our Home Theaters

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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: Other: Digital Frame Digital Frame Ten Innovations that have Transformed Our Home Theaters Over the last decade, several innovations have significantly transformed the home theater experience. This week we will review ten innovations we feel had the most impact on how we consume entertainment in our homes. 4K HDR and 8K Resolution - The proliferation of 4K UHD content, along with High...

Podcast #1190: Ford Patent - Apple HomePod 3 - DirecTV MySports Review

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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: Others: Ford Seeks Patent For Multi-Vehicle Audio System Big tech companies like Apple file patents all the time. Some of these, like Apple’s patent for an AirPods case with a built-in display, or the one for an iPhone that folds in half, could easily become products if Apple thinks they’ll make money. But...

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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.

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Vinyl sales drop 33⅓ as greed threatens to ruin the revival

Vinyl sales are slumping after years of growth. Is greed killing the golden goose of old-school audio? Full article here…

2024 TV Season Snapshot

Fox:

Renewed Fox TV shows returning in fall 2024

Dramas: 9-1-1: Lone Star, Accused
Comedies: Bob's Burgers, Krapopolis, The Simpsons
Unscripted: The Floor, Hell's Kitchen, The Masked Singer, Crime Scene Kitchen

Renewed Fox TV shows returning midseason

Dramas: Alert: Missing Persons Unit, The Cleaning Lady
Comedies: Family Guy, Animal Control, The Great North, Grimsburg
Unscripted: Extracted, LEGO Masters, MasterChef, Name That Tune, Next Level Chef, Special Forces: World's Toughest Test

New Fox TV shows for the 2024-2025 season

Dramas: Rescue: HI-Surf, Murder in a Small Town, Doc (midseason)
Comedies: Universal Basic Guys, Going Dutch (midseason)
Unscripted: Extracted (midseason)

Canceled Fox TV shows that won't be back in 2024

Housebroken

NBC:

Renewed NBC TV shows returning in fall 2024

Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., Found, The Irrational, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court

Renewed NBC TV shows returning midseason

Deal or No Deal Island

New NBC TV shows for the 2024-2025 season

Brilliant Minds, Happy's Place, St. Denis Medical, The Americas (midseason), Destination X (midseason), The Hunting Party (midseason)

Canceled NBC TV shows that won't be back

Extended Family, La Brea, Magnum P.I., Quantum Leap, Transplant

CBS:

Renewed CBS TV shows returning in fall 2024

48 Hours, 60 Minutes, Blue Bloods, The Equalizer, FBI, FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted, Fire Country, Ghosts, NCIS, The Neighborhood, Survivor, S.W.A.T.

Renewed CBS TV shows returning midseason

NCIS: Sydney

New CBS TV shows for the 2024-2025 season

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Matlock, NCIS: Origins, Poppa's House, The Summit, Watson

Canceled CBS TV shows that won't be back

Bob Hearts Abishola, CSI: Vegas, Loteria Loca, NCIS: Hawai'i, So Help Me Todd, Young Sheldon

ABC:

Renewed ABC TV shows returning in fall 2024

Dramas: 9-1-1, Grey's Anatomy

Comedies: Abbott Elementary

Unscripted: Dancing with the Stars, Shark Tank, America's Funniest Home Videos, Press Your Luck, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

Renewed ABC TV shows returning midseason

Dramas: The Rookie, Will Trent

Comedies: The Conners

Unscripted: American Idol, The Bachelor, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, What Would You Do?

New ABC TV shows for the 2024-2025 season

Dramas: High Potential, Doctor Odyssey

Unscripted: The Golden Bachelorette, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (midseason)

Docuseries: Scamanda

Canceled ABC TV shows that won't be back

Station 19, The Good Doctor, Not Dead Yet

CW:

Renewed CW TV shows returning in fall 2024

Dramas: Sullivan's Crossing, Superman & Lois

Comedies: Children Ruin Everything

Unscripted: Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Sports: Inside the NFL

Renewed CW TV shows returning in 2025

Dramas: All American, Wild Cards

New CW TV shows premiering in fall 2024

Dramas: Joan

Unscripted: Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, The Wranglers, WWE NXT (Broadcast Television Debut)

New CW TV shows premiering midseason

Dramas: Good Cop/Bad Cop, Sherlock & Daughter

Canceled CW TV shows that won't be back

Dramas: All American: Homecoming (final season airing in summer 2024), Walker, The Spencer Sisters

Comedies: Run the Burbs, Everybody Burns

2024 TV Season Snapshot

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