[ad_1] Buy the 1TB Fire TV Recast at Amazon – $180 The Fire TV Recast is a DVR aimed at cord cutters, as it connects to an antenna and has no cable TV tuner. If you’re mostly into streaming but want live sports, local news, etc., it’ll let you get most major networks like ABC, […]
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Tablo’s Dual 128GB and Quad 1TB DVRs have plenty of storage built-in
[ad_1] Nuvyyo is adding two new DVR models with built-in storage to its Tablo lineup. While they’re not the first devices from the company to include onboard storage, they feature significantly more space than the 64GB Dual model the company announced in 2017. The Dual 128GB will set you back $170, but it can store approximately 80 […]
Sling TV raises its prices but adds a few more channels
[ad_1] Arguably justifying the increased price, Sling TV added FOX News, MSNBC and CNN’s HLN (Headline News) channels to its Sling Blue lineup. What will likely be more of a draw for new customers is the introduction of the company’s “Cloud DVR Free” service, which allows users to record up to 10 hours of content […]
TiVo announces plans to merge with entertainment tech firm Xperi
[ad_1] The new entity will merge TiVo’s content aggregation, discovery and recommendation capabilities with Xperi’s home, automotive and mobile device licenses. According to TiVo, the two companies hold more than 10,000 patents and applications with minimal license overlap. That intellectual property will make Xperi one of the largest licensing companies in the world. “The combined […]
TiVo’s iPhone app finally streams shows using cellular data
[ad_1] There are still catches. Dave Zatz warned that the approach remained “a bit kludgey,” and that you can’t skip commercials like you can on your TV. You do avoid pre-roll ads, though, and this beats having to track down a WiFi hotspot to watch an episode. Streaming services like Hulu theoretically fill this gap […]
Sling TV’s Cloud DVR can finally record ESPN
[ad_1] You no longer have to worry that you’ll miss out on a big sports extravaganza just because you’re a Sling TV subscriber. The cord-cutter service has switched on Cloud DVR for key ESPN channels, including the main channel, ESPN2, Desportes, Bases Loaded, Goal Line, ACC Network and SEC Network. There’s a good chance you […]
TiVo's 'free' streaming service starts rolling out
[ad_1] TiVo's leap into streaming services is underway. The DVR creator has started rolling out TiVo+ to users, who should see it pop up on their devices in the "next few weeks." The service is 'free' for TiVo customers and will deliver 26 channels of liv… [ad_2] Source link
TiVo gave its unannounced Edge DVR to a customer
[ad_1] The particular unit Coold8 received is a six-tuner version with 2TB of storage. Earlier leaks suggested TiVo would also have two Edge over-the-air models with different tuner counts and storage levels. It’s still not certain just when the Edge will be made official, although it likely won’t be too much longer if there are […]
TiVo says all retail DVR owners will see ads before recorded shows
[ad_1] There’s no mention of if or when cable providers might implement the ads, and it’s not clear if the ads will subsidize the cost of service. The early testing suggested you might see the commercials primarily on TiVo Experience 4 devices. Not surprisingly, reactions haven’t been all that positive. Users in the thread that […]
TiVo tries running pre-roll ads before your recorded shows
[ad_1] TiVo didn’t confirm or deny the test when reached for comment. It told Engadget that it was “dedicated to innovation” in offering control over how you watch, and that it’s “investing in new advertising experiences.” It also claimed that its latest advertising units always let you skip them by hitting “skip,” although it didn’t […]