TiVo always implied they wanted to be a software and services company rather than a hardware manufacturer. Not only do deals with Comcast, DirecTV, and now Cox further those goals, they ensure TiVo’s business viability in the face of OCAP of SDV. As with Comcast’s Motorola 6412 boxes, TiVo software will be a download option … Read more
First they’re ordered to disable DVR service (currently on hold) and now they’ve been ordered to kill transmission of network TV. Washington Post says: Hundreds of thousands of Dish Network subscribers could lose access to shows on traditional television networks as early as today after a Supreme Court justice’s decision yesterday that brings an end … Read more
Never enough time… in Florida! TiVo co-founder Barton discusses Interactive Television Emmy. (TiVo) Guba lowers DVD download prices and I don’t care. (BusinessWeek) More discussion of advertising in the DVR age. (Washington Post) Final VC-1 patent licensing terms set by MPEG group. (HDBeat)
Never enough time… in Florida! TiVo attempts to poach Dish customers. (TiVo) EchoStar and DirecTV partner, then drop out of FCC auction. (AP) Nearly glowing review of new Archos 604 PMP (CNET) Sexy little $150 Mac ATSC tuner available for pre-order. (HDBeat)
EchoStar was granted a temporary stay in federal appeals court today. Meaning (you guessed it) more press release posturing! Assuming cooler heads prevail, this should buy both parties some time to work out a licensing deal. EchoStar says: We are pleased that this morning, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. temporarily blocked … Read more
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
