Podcast #1194: Twenty Years of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
Release Date: 03/31/2025
HDTV Rewind Episode #4: Tips for Buying Speakers and Wireless Surrounds
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
On this week’s show we go back to the second week of May 2007 where we look give you some tips on buying speakers that still hold true today. We also look at wireless speakers and read a couple of emails from back then.
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Podcast #1200: The History of Color Television in the United States
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
On this week’s show we take a look back at the transition from black and white to color and compare it to the transition to HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: The History of Color Television in the United States We received an email from a listener with a link to a YouTube video called . It's a long video but an extremely informative presentation that takes a fascinating and detailed look at early color TV programming. Watch it if you get a chance.You can skip through parts of it because it's four hours long. This week we thought...
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HDTV Rewind Episode #3: 10 Things About Sound and Costco
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On this week’s show we go back to May of 2007 where we look at an article titled: 10 things about sound but were afraid to ask as well as revisiting a trip to Costco. We also look at the news and email of the day.
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Podcast #1199: TV Renewal Scorecard
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On this week’s show We rundown the recently concluded TV season and which shows are coming back for another season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: TV Renewal Scorecard Each TV season we highlight the upcoming TV season in September and then around the end of April we take a look at which shows are coming back. This list is provided by TV Line and can be found . The Scorecard does not include unscripted series. The eight levels in TVLine’s annual renewal scorecard are as follows: Officially renewed A sure thing A safe bet...
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HDTV Rewind Episode #2: Dolby Surround and More HD-DVD Fun
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In this episode we read some emails concerning mp3 bit rates and more on HDDVD. We also explain Dolby Surround. We finish with a TV Show Theme trivia game.
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Podcast #1198: Are You Satisfied With Your Streaming Providers?
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
On this week’s show we ask, how satisfied are you with your streaming service providers? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: State of Streaming: Satisfaction with streaming providers (The Streamable) How are Americans really feeling about their streaming services? Recently, we surveyed nearly 1,500 cord-cutters to get a clearer picture of how people are watching, what they’re paying, and which services they are most satisfied with. The results reveal shifting habits in a saturated streaming market and point to what matters most as we speed...
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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
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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:...
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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...
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Podcast #1195: Could Tiled TVs Become the Future for Very Large Format Displays?
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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...
info_outlineOn 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:
- A Software Update Is Killing Samsung Soundbars
- Apple TV+ loses $1 billion every year, according to new report
- ESPN might pay up to $2 billion for NFL Network, RedZone
- Netflix announces it is adding HDR10+ support for videos
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 homeOS is anticipated to share many characteristics with Apple’s existing platforms, yet it will be uniquely adapted for home use. It will feature a customizable Home Screen akin to those on iOS and iPadOS, allowing users to add widgets for weather, stocks, and reminders, launch apps from a grid, maintain a dock for favorite apps, and manage smart home controls. This familiarity should make it intuitive for current iPhone and iPad users. Additionally, Siri will play a pivotal role in homeOS, enhancing the integration of Apple Intelligence to provide a more context-aware and action-oriented voice experience, building on its capabilities from the HomePod and forthcoming iOS enhancements.
In terms of applications, homeOS might not launch with a full App Store but it will come equipped with a robust suite of built-in Apple apps. Users can expect essentials like FaceTime, Notes, Calendar, Reminders, Home, Safari, Settings, News, Music, TV, Podcasts, Weather, and Photos. These apps will support the HomePad’s function as a central home device, offering both productivity and entertainment options right out of the box, with the potential for more apps to be added in the future.
A distinctive feature of homeOS will be its dynamic responsiveness to user proximity, enabled by sensors in the HomePad that adjust the display based on how close a person is. For instance, when a user is far from the device, it might showcase a slideshow of photos via the Photos app or display StandBy-like widgets as a screensaver. As the user approaches, the system will seamlessly transition to the Home Screen. This adaptive functionality underscores homeOS’s design philosophy of “iOS, but for your home,” aiming to extend Apple’s ecosystem cohesively into home environments and potentially appealing to the vast iPhone user base when the HomePad debuts later this year.
Twenty Years of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
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