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Why I Don’t Want to Imagine A World Without A DVR

Don Reisinger, Feb 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Over the past several weeks, I haven’t had much time to sit in front of my television when my favorite shows come on. I’ve either been out of the house, working, or doing something that wouldn’t allow me to watch anything live.

Luckily, though, I accessed my favorite shows on my DVR and TiVo. Whenever I had a chance to check out an episode, I did. And when I realized that what I was watching was really not worth it, I deleted it and moved on. Best of all, I didn’t have to watch a single commercial.

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TiVo HD DVRs for DirecTV now available nationwide

Rue Liu, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

After being released in only select markets, the TiVo-enabled HD DVR from DirecTV is now available nationwide. The set-top was set to launch in 2009 following the reconciliation of TiVo and DirecTV back in 2008, but has been delayed until last December, when it launched in only 10 markets. Read The Full Story

TiVo Premiere software update live for all

Chris Burns, Jan 20th 2012 Discuss [32]

Those of you out there in the TiVo universe can now grab an update that'll bring you some TiVo Premiere DVR advanced action, it's newest software update now beyond the beta stage and headed out to all peoples across the nation. This update will allow you DVR users to get a guide in "true" HD, first of all, then will also give you a brand new pop-up mini-guide, and much, much more! Joy for all, you'll have the best directions ever! Read The Full Story

TiVo reveals DVR viewership surpasses live TV

Rue Liu, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [3]

TiVo has released its latest audience research, revealing that viewership of recorded TV programs and internet-delivered content has surpassed live TV viewership. With all the new options of on-demand video content and services that let you watch what you want when you want, it's not too surprising. Read The Full Story

TiVo app for Android tablets in pipeline

Chris Davies, Jan 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

TiVo is working on a version of its new Android remote control and scheduling app for larger tablets, the existing title being suited to smartphones and sub-7-inch devices. News of the second version was apparently confirmed in a comment on the company's blog, with the tablet support said to be "coming soon." Read The Full Story

Tivo collects $215 million patent settlement from AT&T

Paul Fang, Jan 4th 2012 Discuss [2]

TiVo is on track to collect $215 million over the next seven years from AT&T, with an initial payment of $51 million, thanks to a two-year long settlement over a DVR lawsuit. TiVo had started suing AT&T in mid-2009, claiming that the telecom’s DVR was in violation of some of TiVo’s patents. Furthermore, according to a press release issued by TiVo, AT&T could possibly be forced to cough up even more if its number of DVR subscribers went above a particular threshold of users. Read The Full Story

DirecTV to bring back TiVo DVRs on December 8

Rue Liu, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

The long delayed DirecTV TiVo DVR may finally be arriving as soon as this week. Following DirecTV and TiVo's reconciliation in 2008, talks began of TiVo returning to DirecTV's set-top box in 2009, but that has yet to materialize until now. According to a forum post by a member that appears to be an employee or otherwise associated with DirecTV, the new TiVo-toting DVR is set to arrive on December 8. It will initially be released only in select markets. Read The Full Story

TiVo Premiere Elite set-top box now available

Chris Burns, Oct 10th 2011 Discuss [2]

This week the fine folks at TiVo have today announced availability of their new TiVo Premiere Elite set-top box. This box will be the company's first and only retail DVR with a full four tuners allowing users to record four channels at once, all while viewing a fifth recorded program. Never ever miss any TV show again, ever! You'll also have a gigantic 2-terabyte hard drive, this allowing you to record "up to 200 hours" of HD programming, two times the recording space that any other current comparable solution offers. Read The Full Story

Analysts flock to advise Apple: Tarry on iPad 3 and buy TiVo

Chris Davies, Sep 16th 2011 Discuss [3]

A change of CEO has apparently invited a flurry of advice aimed at Apple, suggesting new chief Tim Cook should buy TiVo, create multiple iPhone sizes and be in "no rush" to launch the iPad 3. Although Steve Jobs' replacement hasn't actually asked for suggestions for Apple's strategy, that hasn't stopped J.P. Morgan analysts from pointing out that the Cupertino company can afford to take its time with the third-gen iPad, Benzinga reports, since rivals are still struggling to compete. Read The Full Story

TiVo Premiere Elite DVR surfaces with four tuners onboard

Shane McGlaun, Sep 7th 2011 Discuss [2]

If you have been waiting for the next version of the popular TiVo DVR to debut, it is here. The new DVR is called the Premiere Elite and it has some impressive specs. The DVR has 2TB of storage space inside and quad tuners. That is enough room for 300 hours of HD programming. That much storage space with four tuners opens lots of doors for TV fans. Read The Full Story

DirecTV to get TiVo DVRs as early as next month

Shane McGlaun, Aug 25th 2011 Discuss [8]

I have been on DirecTV for years now because my neighborhood has the worst cable company on Earth. I have had DVRs the entire time I have been on the service and I have always liked the DVRs with a few quibbles. DirecTV has been talking about launching TiVo DVRs for years, but that has never happened. The launch day is now close though so DirecTV fans that want TiVo will be able to get one possibly as soon as next month. Read The Full Story

Best Buy Insignia Connected TVs pack TiVo streaming & chumby widgets

Chris Davies, Aug 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Best Buy's Insignia brand of TVs blessed with the TiVo interface and streaming functionality have been revealed, offering access to YouTube, Netflix, Facebook and more, but without demanding a TiVo subscription. The new Insignia Connected TV range will kick off with two models initially - $499 for a 32-inch set, and $699 for a 42-inch version - each supporting 1080p Full HD and 120Hz refresh rates, and using LED backlighting. Read The Full Story