Filed in archive PVR
by Phil Gerbyshak on November 29, 2006
TiVo has gone to the Dark Side, and is now offering a "product placement service" that will allow an advertiser to select a show and offer a screen full of content links before me and you,...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on September 07, 2005
It might finally be time to spring for that new TIVO: ALVISO, Calif. - Sept. 6, 2005 - TiVo, the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVR), announced today a...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on August 26, 2005
Not too long ago, DIRECTV announced it was moving away from TiVo based DVRs. Now, TVPredictions.com has a first look at the new DIRECTV DVR which includes this great feature: However, the DIRECTV...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on July 26, 2005
Looking for a really high capacity DVR? You might want to check out the 2 new DVRs from Sony that come with either a 250 or 500Gb hard drive. They're a bit expensive right now but hopefully...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on July 18, 2005
When it comes to electronic devices, my wife doesn't show a lot of interest. The interesting thing is she fits in with an article at Mediaweek that says women control the DVR. The article states:...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on July 08, 2005
According to News.com: TiVo said it is cutting the cost of its 40-hour Series2 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) in half--from $199 to $99--in an effort to drive sales this summer.The cost on the 80-hour...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on June 28, 2005
So what's so great about digital video recorders? TomsHardware has an excellent article that breaks down the uses and advantages of DVRs. The article starts: We live in a big, wide, wonderful...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on June 27, 2005
Alviso, CA. - June 27, 2005. TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO) announced today the appointment of veteran media executive Tom Rogers as President and CEO, effective July 1, 2005. Rogers succeeds Mike Ramsay,...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on June 24, 2005
Got a PVR yet? Ed Bott points to an article at SmartMoney.com that states: Accenture's research estimates that around 40% of U.S. homes will have personal video recorders, or PVRs, by 2009. The...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on June 13, 2005
TiVo has really done a great job lately of partnering with some real powerhouses. They've done it again with a new partnership with Microsoft. According to the press release: For the first time,...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on June 07, 2005
A TiVo is a pretty powerful device, but like most types of technology, you're probably not getting the most out of your TiVo. PCWorld.com ha a really nice article that hopes you get the most out...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on May 29, 2005
The last few days there's been a lot of reports about TiVo's less than expected quarterly loss. According to SiliconValley.com: Alviso-based TiVo announced Thursday a fiscal first-quarter...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on May 06, 2005
According to ITFacts.biz: Accenture says TV ad revenues will grow about 3% annually through 2009. 40% of US homes will have digital video recorders by 2009. About 8% have DVRs now. The analysis...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on May 01, 2005
There are plenty of tutorials out there about building your own DVR. The problem is most of them use top of the line equipment which can cost you an arm and a leg. Makezine.com has a great...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on May 01, 2005
With the advent of DVRs, TV has changed quite a bit. The Chicago Tribune has a rather large and interesting article that hits on 6 ways TV has changed our lives, starting with: 1. Running your own...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on April 26, 2005
We've mentioned some great TiVo HME hacks in the past. Now there's a great hack for Google Maps on your TiVo. More info at:http://www.artfahrt.com/products.html[via PVRBlog]......
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on April 19, 2005
Wow, this might be a match made in heaven. The Motley Fool is speculating on a rumored meeting between TiVo and Google (TiVo also supposedly met with Yahoo) seeking a partnership. The Fool raises an...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive PVR
by william on April 12, 2005
Still haven't gotten a Digital Video Recorder (DVR)? Until you use one you just don't know what you're missing. STLToday.com has an article that states: The DVR revolution, under way...
Read the full post.