Entertainment 2.0 #221 : Windows RT.1

Apr 5, 2013 by

The next version of Windows has a name, but it probably doesn't have an upgraded version of Windows Media Center. There are new games coming to Windows, and new hacks to enable PlayTo on non-certified devices. Is streaming obviating the need for massive movie collections?

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Ceton Driver Removes Tuner Limit on Windows 8

Mar 30, 2013 by

Ceton updates InfiniTV drivers to bring Windows 8 support for the USB version of the their tuner, and to unlock the tuner limit in Windows 8.

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Entertainment 2.0 #220 : X-STREAM Box

Mar 28, 2013 by

Windows 8 and Windows Phone get a bunch of app updates—some good, some bad, T-Mobile makes it cheaper to get a Windows Phone while attempting to turn the wireless industry on its head, and, a leaked Windows Blue build gives a sneak peak at what the next version of Windows 8 might hold for users.

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Entertainment 2.0 #219 : Troll Speculation

Mar 21, 2013 by

The first Windows 8 app for Remote Potato is an effective call for developers to go build a good Windows 8 app for Remote Potato, CBS finally brings its prime time content to iOS, with Android and Windows 8 to follow, and Google sure seems to be acting evil these days.

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Entertainment 2.0 #218 : Feels Like Extortion

Mar 15, 2013 by

Josh and Richard are back after a crazy week off. They are excited to be recording again, but wish that the news was a little more positive! Fortunately they got to start the show with some of the best Windows Media Center news in months: a great new plugin!

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Announcing My Memories for Windows Media Center

Mar 5, 2013 by

From the maker of Recorded TV HD comes a new screen saver plugin for Windows Media Center. Is it good enough to replace our beloved default screen saver? Find out!

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Entertainment 2.0 #217 : HERE We Go

Feb 28, 2013 by

This episode is book-ended with Windows Media Center information. To start the guys cover the latest update from Ceton with regards to their Echo Media Center. They end the show talking about the steps they've taken in rebuilding their Home Theater PCs. In between those were stories from MWC, and sales on Windows 8 PCs and Xbox Games.

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Entertainment 2.0 #216 : Something is Burning

Feb 22, 2013 by

In the news this week is the release of the miniStack MAX that Richard has been very excited about, and My Movies is soliciting feature requests for a Windows Phone port of their movie management app. Nokia has launched their Music+ service in the US, and Verizon has released the Windows Phone Portico update for the HTC 8X. The Xbox 360 continues to dominate video game console sales, and Sony has announced their next-generation console: the PlayStation 4.

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Entertainment 2.0 #215 : The State of Entertainment 2.0

Feb 15, 2013 by

Microsoft execs talk about Xbox entertainment offerings at All Things D's D: Dive Into Media conference, RedBox Instant is coming to an Xbox near you (but don't get too excited about their online catalog), and the Surface Pro's release prompts some interesting discussion about the tablet PC segment.

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Zotac Shows New ZBOX ID83

Feb 14, 2013 by

Zotac is planning to release an update to the ZBOX line of small-form-factor PCs. In a segment that has been dominated by low-end processors, the ZBOX ID83 packs some serious muscle for home theater PC enthusiasts.

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Entertainment 2.0 #214 : Lovin the Nubbin

Feb 8, 2013 by

Josh and Richard discus Media Browser 3, Total Media Theater 6, cross-platform Windows gaming, the ongoing dispute between Google and Microsoft, and VUDU's latest attempt to improve UltraViolet.

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Entertainment 2.0 #213 : Office Cry Baby

Feb 1, 2013 by

There was a lot of great listener feedback to cover, plus a new way to remote control Windows Media Center, cheap Xbox Live Gold, app updates from Nokia, and more on this episode of Entertainment 2.0.

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