Entertainment 2.0 #156 : Geeky Gift Guidance

Dec 9, 2011 by

It was a big week for Microsoft as they released their greatly anticipated update to the Xbox dashboard. Josh and Richard discussed all of the big updates to the user interface plus the changes and additional video services that are launching soon. Then Richard updated everyone on the latest...

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Entertainment 2.0 #155 : Richard’s All In

Dec 2, 2011 by

Josh may have been stuffed with turkey and Richard may have been suffering from jet lag, but the duo were back this week for a packed episode of the Entertainment 2.0 podcast! As usual the show started off with more fantastic listener feedback before Josh and Richard dug into all of the topics for...

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Microsoft to Partner with Comcast and Verizon for Xbox TV?

Sep 19, 2011 by

Digiday is reporting that Microsoft is currently negotiating deals with Comcast and Verizon to bring television to U.S. customers via the upcoming Xbox TV service. Xbox TV is a service that was demonstrated at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) this summer that will allow users to view live...

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Entertainment 2.0 #137 : CableCARD Changes and Windows 8

Jul 29, 2011 by

For episode 137 of the Entertainment 2.0 podcast Josh Pollard was once again joined by Richard Gunther. For the first time in months they didn’t have any listener feedback to respond to, there was still plenty to talk about.  Microsoft announced a new media remote for the Xbox 360. Next up the...

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New Media Remote and Bluetooth Headset for Xbox 360

Jul 26, 2011 by

Earlier today Major Nelson, Microsoft’s head PR person for Xbox, announced two new peripherals coming to the gaming console this fall. The first is a bluetooth headset that obviously works with the Xbox 360, but it will also double as a headset for your mobile phone. I’m not sure that I...

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$2 Video Game Rentals from Redbox Begins Next Week

Jun 10, 2011 by

Starting next week you’ll be able to grab a video game from your local Redbox kiosk. The service has been in limited markets since August of 2009, but starting June 17th video game rentals will be available nationwide from more than five gazillion 21,000 kiosks. Redbox became popular by...

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Buy a PC Get a Free XBOX 360

May 31, 2011 by

Microsoft have announced via Facebook and Youtube a new promtion they are running to help sales of Windows PCs for the coming school year. It’s pretty simple, if you buy a Windows PC for $699 or more, and can prove that you’re a student, then they will give you a 4GB XBOX 360 to go...

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Hulu Plus now on XBOX Live

May 3, 2011 by

Hulu Plus is now being offered to XBOX Live members and finally brings Hulu’s pay per month streaming model directly to your XBOX 360. Playstation 3 owners have had this since November of 2010, although recent network outages have blocked this feature for PS3 users as of late . The pricing plan...

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Kinect Control Coming for Netflix, Hulu, and Zune this Spring

Jan 5, 2011 by

Tonight, during Microsoft’s CES keynote they announced an update to XBOX Live’s services for Zune, Netflix, and Hulu. Starting some time this spring you’ll be able to control all three services using your voice, or gestures, using the...

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Entertainment 2.0 #102: Richard and James

Nov 12, 2010 by

With Josh taking a week off I got the opportunity to bring back two of our previous guests this week.  Richard Green is a Media Center user and has been working with HTPCs for a good long time now.  James Montemagno is my co-host over at The Movie Podcast and writer of RevoHTPC, a site...

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How Hulu Made Ditching Hulu Plus Easy

Aug 18, 2010 by

I’m a bit of a content junky and a big supporter of online streaming content.  I see it as a path to full on IPTV and I enjoy having a ton of content on demand at all times.  The freedom to watch what you want, when you want is great. This is the whole reason I was happy when I received my Hulu...

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Entertainment 2.0 #82: Xboxtainment 2.0

Jun 18, 2010 by

Media Center wasn’t to be seen this week.  With E3 running, it’s mostly gaming news but Microsoft did make some big content announcements and that’s what we take time to cover this week.  With ESPN3 coming to Xbox, and being free for Gold Members, Josh and I go to town in regards...

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