TitanTV Streams Fox Programming

We’ve seen television content start to pop up all over the interwebs (some free and some pay) the last few months. Now HD aficionado web program guide TitanTV has got into the action by providing free Fox content. Since they’ll only be showing the first three episodes of Prison Break and Vanished, I see this … Read more

TiVo Coming To Cox

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

TiVo.com Updated With Series3 Info

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.

EchoStar Has A Bad Month

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

TiVo Series3 Photos Leaked

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

Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

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)

Zatz Family Tech Showdown

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