Nov 13 Podcast #974: Roku vs FireTV and the Top 5 Object Based Surround (ATMOS) Movies
On today’s show we take a look at the Top Ten most watched shows on Youtube, we compare Roku vs FireTV and DJ Briggs of The Brightside of Home Theater gives us his top five Object Based Surround Sound (ATMOS) movies to give your home theater system a workout. All that plus your emails and news of the week!
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News:
- Nest Releases New Smart Thermostat
- Philips Hue pulls the plug on Nest smart home compatibility
- Roku begins AirPlay 2, HomeKit rollout starting with Ultra, Streambar, Streaming Stick Plus
- Ring is recalling 350,000 smart doorbells after some of them caught fire
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Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched Movies + Shows
Netflix‘s Top 10 is a new feature that highlights the most popular movies and shows on the platform in real time. Right now, the 10 most watched titles on Netflix are an eclectic mix of originals, reality shows, sitcoms, and documentaries. You’ve probably heard of popular series like The Queen’s Gambit, so its ranking on the Top 10 list today won’t surprise you.
Roku vs. Fire TV: Which cheap smart TV is better?
Choosing a smart TV with all the streaming services and connectivity built in means not having to switch inputs, deal with extra cables, or juggle different remotes. That’s the beauty of a smart TV and two of the easiest systems currently available—and available in some rock-bottom-priced bargain sets—are those from Roku TV and Amazon Fire TV. Full article here…
Top 5 Object Based Surround Sound (ATMOS) Movies
As selected by DJ Briggs from the Bright Side of Home Theater
Join DJ on the Bright Side of Home Theater.
This podcast will concentrate on the movies that make having a Home Theater FUN.
DJ has been into Home Theater since 1988 when he had a simple “theater” in his bedroom. His passion for the hobby has lead him to the never ending pursuit of the best Theater he can build. He believes the best the best way to gauge a theater is by watching the movies and scenes we love.
And that’s what he LOVES to do.
He loves to talk about the movies, the scenes, sounds, the picture, and all they have to offer.
If you, too, have a passion for movies and/or Home Theater, join him in delving into the all the things that make Home Theater FUN.
Here's DJ's List
5- Jurassic Park (DTS-X)
4- Lucy 4K
3- John Wick 3 4K
2- Mad Max Fury Road 4K
1- Gravity (Diamond Luxe Edition)
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