Dave Zatz Here we go again with the dueling press releases… TiVo says: “TiVo is pleased that Judge Folsom has granted a permanent injunction against EchoStar’s DVR products along with supplemental damages and interest. This decision recognizes that our intellectual property is valuable and will ensure that moving forward EchoStar will be unable to use our patented … Read more
Never enough time… First look at Amazon movie downloads. (Hacking Netflix) 1080p meaningless this generation. (Ozymadias) Lions Gate films coming to iTunes? (paidContent) Smaller colleges broadcast sports on web. (Ask)
The ruling is in: Within 30 days, all infringing Dish DVR functionality must be disabled and TiVo‘s initial award comes to about ninety million big ones. The market should be interesting tomorrow AM and EchoStar is sure to appeal. If you’re just tuning in, you can catch up here — otherwise check out the official court ruling below.
UPDATE 1: TiVo and EchoStar respond with dueling press releases.
UPDATE 2: EchoStar is granted a stay, cause for more press releases
Never enough time… Record every new fall season show with BeyondTV. (SnapStream) Hand’s on with the MPEG4 HD DirecTV receiver in LA. (DBSTalk) Portable Sirius receiver outed by Crutchfield. (Orbitcast) How-to replace dead drive in a DirectTiVo. (Engadget) RealNetworks to offer open source support for WMV on Linux. (ZDNet)
Navio HTPC.
I’m not entirely sure what this is all about, but Tupperware TiVo lovers can now impress their heathen friends with corporate support comprised of “special programming, exclusive offers, and entertaining tips.” Provide your email, and they’ll get in touch when applications are being accepted. TiVo House Party: You spread the word, share the love, and … Read more
Never enough time… SlingBox launched in Sweden, resold by sat provider. (Sling Media) Fox further fragments industry with movie downloads. (PVRWire) No winners predicted in HD DVD, Blu-ray battle. (Yahoo) MeeVee lands $8 million investment. (TechCrunch)
Like a variety of publications and blogs, I came across Verizon’s DVR press release yesterday. However, instead of speculating how the telcos will battle the cablecos with new features or getting hung up on the underlying technology I’ll give you two different reasons why this a significant announcement. I assume many of my readers are … Read more