Rob’s apartment sprung a leak again, why not. Thankfully it’s not too bad. Amazon MGM reached an agreement with Eon to take over creative control of the James Bond franchise. And 2025 content budgets for most major studios reveal mostly flat figures, but more going towards live sports.

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00:00:00 – Intro

Less than rosey updates on both of our domiciles.

00:09:56 – What We Watched

Tom started the SNL 50 Special. Rob watched The Wild Robot.

00:22:37 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 133 Patreon Patrons.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Mark, Dave, Tony, Kevin, and Jason. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:25:56 – News: Amazon MGM Controls James Bond

An agreement has been reached with Eon for Amazon MGM to take over creative control of the James Bond franchise: https://tinyurl.com/59r2tpnh

00:37:15 – News: 2025 Studio Budgets

The major studios are largely standing pat when it comes to their 2025 content budgets. But live sports are a bigger focus: https://tinyurl.com/yc82t6f5

Comments:

00:43:21 – Comment: Dave – Racing Sim ButtKickers

He was pleasantly surprised at the price points for the tactile transducer solutions we suggested, so he’s going whole hog.

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Lots of personal life updates to start the show. Netflix briefly connected to Apple TV App’s Universal Search and Watchlist in a preview of things to come. NVidia Shield firmware Version 9.2 brings Auro-3D and improved Frame Rate Switching, but breaks Google Home integration. And comments on the Van Cave Home Cinema.

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00:00:00 – Intro

Tom got a bunch of acoustic panels from Andrew Gash. Rob shares his recent experiences helping his aunt navigate Canada’s healthcare system.

00:28:04 – What We Watched (and Played)

Rob didn’t watch any movies this week, but he played a humorous game that’s about the same length and price as a movie: Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Tom watched the first half of Inside Out 2.

00:40:15 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 133 Patreon Patrons.

We also appreciate the note of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from Stefan. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:41:21 – News: Netflix Connects to Apple TV App

They’ve now said it was inadvertent, but Netflix briefly worked with the Apple TV App’s Universal Search and Watchlist in a preview of things to come: https://tinyurl.com/ytcj5ff3

00:44:41 – News: NVidia Shield Update 9.2

The latest firmware adds Auro-3D and better Frame Rate Switching, but breaks Google Home integration: https://avgadgets.com/the-nvidia-shield-gets-an-update-in-2025/

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If you’re not into our non-home-theater chit-chat, you’ll wanna skip the first 25 minutes this week for sure! Sonos is rumored to be releasing a streaming box with HDMI switching this year. Panasonic is selling off its TV division.

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00:00:00 – Intro

Emotional reactions to a bunch of the world’s news this past week. You’ve been warned!

00:21:43 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 133 Patreon Patrons, including Mark, as well as Jim for sending Tom a movie code.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Greg, Karl, Infinite Gary, Mark, and Dave. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

00:25:20 – What We Watched

Rob watched Gladiator II. Or is that “GladIIator”?

In the news:

00:32:25 – News: Sonos “Pinewood” Streaming Box

Sonos is rumored to be releasing a streaming box this year with HDMI switching and universal search: https://tinyurl.com/5yc958t5

00:38:53 – News: Panasonic Selling TV Division

Panasonic is struggling to remain profitable, and they are ready to take “drastic measures”: https://tinyurl.com/k3mwwhmz

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Prototypes of electroluminescent RGB quantum dot (QDEL) displays, and Ultraviolet micro-LED-activated RGB quantum dot (QDUV) displays were spotted back at CES. And AV Gadgets is back, with new articles posted!

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00:00:00 – Intro

It’s hair-cast, baby. Oh, and some world news. And some updates about Tom’s house and property.

Also, Tom hung some acoustic panels on his walls in his rental place, because we understand priorities!

– https://avgadgets.com/gik-acoustics-acoustic-art-panels-no-filler-review/

00:17:07 – AV Gadgets is Back!

Yes! After a forced hiatus, https://avgadgets.com/ is back up and running, with regularly scheduled posts all ready to go for the rest of the month!

00:18:23 – What We Watched

Rob watched the Series finales of Humans, and Star Trek: Lower Decks. Tom started S.2 of The Night Agent.

00:28:51 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Dane for his PayPal donation, plus our 133 Patreon Patrons, as well as Josh for sending Tom a Paramount+ gift card, John for sending a movie code, and Ken for offering to send Tom some more home theater gear.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Jay, Dane, Josh, Justin, Robert, and Sasi. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

– Room EQ Wizard Tutorial: https://avgadgets.com/ultimate-rew-tutorial-taking-measurements/

In the news:

00:32:44 – News: QDEL and QDUV Prototype Displays

Red, green, and blue quantum dots being stimulated either directly by electricity, or by an ultraviolet micro-LED backlight: https://tinyurl.com/469c5c89

Comments:

00:39:01 – Comment: Joe – Featured SVS Theater

Joe has designed and installed several theaters in assisted living buildings, and one of them was features on SVS’ website: https://tinyurl.com/26u6m3vk

00:40:11 – Comment: Dazz – More Thoughts from Teens

Interior designers in love with fireplaces, take note!

00:42:05 – Comment: Terry – Great SVS Service

He was out of warranty, but they helped him for free anyway.

00:43:27 – Comment: Mike – No Burn-in on LG OLED Monitor

People online said he should worry about OLED burn-in, but his LG computer monitor has been totally fine.

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Sony closes their recordable media division. Netflix is raising prices. Masimo names a new CEO. And listening to the teens about audio.

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00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:08 – What We Watched

Rob watched Star Trek: Section 31

00:17:52 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are David and Eliezer for their PayPal donations, plus our 133 Patreon Patrons, including Niels and Jorge, as well as Infinite Gary for sending Tom a movie code to test.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Matt, Gib, Brian, Karl, Niels, Jorge, Max, and Sasi. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:24:41 – News: Sony Ends Recordable Media

No, Blu-ray discs aren’t going away. But recordable Blu-rays from Sony are, as are MiniDiscs: https://tinyurl.com/58fnf8nb

00:27:34 – News: Netflix Price Increases

They, like, really want you to watch ads: https://tinyurl.com/27z5u3s6

00:33:55 – News: New Masimo CEO

Via Will – Just charting the saga until we know the fate of the former Sound United brands: https://tinyurl.com/frxzyumj

Comments:

00:34:39 – Comment: Dazz – Listen to the Teens

Dazz’ informal interviews revealed what teens think about home audio.

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