Category: tivo

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 […]

Amazon Prime arrives on cable-provided TiVo boxes

[ad_1] There’s no such thing as regular ol’ TV anymore. There’s cable and satellite, and a seemingly endless selection of streaming services and content platforms, so clicking around your options can be a bit time consuming and clunky. But TiVo is trying to streamline the process. From today, Amazon Prime members will be able to […]

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 wants to make a comeback with $50 Android TV dongle

[ad_1] TiVo Plus will reportedly recommend shows across services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and YouTube — similar to Apple TV recommendations. It’s set to launch in October, and it will be free for US households that still own TiVo products. Then, early next year, TiVo will allegedly release a $50 dongle for Android TV. […]

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 […]

TiVo’s leaked Edge DVR touts Dolby HDR and Atmos audio

[ad_1] There would be a CableCARD-equipped version with six tuners and 2TB of space, but there would also be two OTA-focused models with different tuner and storage levels. It’s not certain how close the Edge might be to reaching shelves, but the box shots in the leak hint the DVR is likely close to launch. […]

TiVo plans to split its product and licensing divisions

[ad_1] “We are pleased that our Board has approved the separation of TiVo’s Product and IP Licensing businesses and believe both businesses will be better positioned independently. We believe the separation will unlock shareholder value and increase our flexibility in pursuing new and growing market opportunities,” said interim TiVo CEO Raghu Rau in a press […]