Never enough time… TiVo Series3 release date and pricing rumors abound. (HDBeat, PVRBlog) Learning to love the cable guy (yeah right). (NY Times) Cable companies lose round in CableCARD battle. (CNET) Toshiba HD DVD 2.0 firmware released. (HDBeat)
The TiVo Ministry pitched KidZone to clergy in Dallas and Atlanta this week while picking up the National Association of Evangelicals Seal of Approval. TiVo plans to visit other religious leaders later this month at the Islamic Center, Wiccan Church, and Temple Shalom.* Also this week, TiVo deployed on-box advertising to get the KZ word … Read more
WPA is so long overdue, it’s not even funny… making TiVo’s support note that much more encouraging. They state they have WPA in the works and plan to initially offer it on their TiVo-branded wireless adapter. Yes! (Thanks, Jim B!)
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
Join TiVo’s Series3 mailing list and check out their CableCARD FAQ! TiVo says: Combine the best of both worlds: the Emmy® award-winning TiVo® service with high-definition television for the ultimate home theater experience. Experience HD digital cable like never before.
It’s been rumored that both the Series3 TiVo and the Comcast Motorola TiVo have been in beta testing for months. HD Beat apparently received confirmation in the form of Series3 pictures and info. There’s nothing we haven’t seen before January at CES and June in Vegas. What we really want to know is when will … Read more
Never enough time… Buy Slingbox, get mobile player free; MS Smart Phone SlingPlayer v1 out of beta; PPC SlingPlayer v1.1 beta now available. (jkOnTheRun) National Association of Evangelicals (who?) approves TiVo’s KidZone. (Christian Post) DVRs help voters avoid campaign ads. (Washington Post) Cisco buys VOD company Arroyo. (TechCrunch)
Round 1 My mom has been in need of a TV, so while visiting in Florida I suggested we pick up a Samsung CRT — it was on sale at Circuit City and perfect for her small space. Call me old fashioned, but I like tube TVs. Yes they are bulky and weigh a ton, … Read more