Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/#comments It was just about a year ago that we initially heard rumors of the DirecTV Nomad, and after some lengthy intrigue it is finally ready to launch. While its product page on the company's website isn't live yet, the folks at DBSTalk have been testing it and already posted one of their detailed walkthroughs, revealing the box as a TiVoToGo-style transcoder. Plug the $149 box into your whole home DVR network and it snags recorded programs and prepares them for viewing on other devices. Currently that list includes PCs with 1.2GHz processors or higher (no Atom powered netbooks invited to this party) and iOS devices, although an app for Android is apparently on the way. Compared to Dish Network's Sling-powered TV Everywhere streaming approach, DirecTV's sideloading has the distinct benefit of offline viewing, but without access to live TV on the go. The iPhone app is already available in iTunes and some forum posters report they've already been able to preorder the unit, but check DBSTalk for their breakdown and the device's manual in PDF form before making a decision on your placeshifting future.

DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv nomadDirectvNomaddvrhdpostcrosshdpostminiiosnomadPlaceShiftingrecordingssatelliteset-top boxSet-topBoxtivo to goTivoToGotranscodingtvvulkanowhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrThu, 06 Oct 2011 16:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest TiVo survey queries Facebook activity, VOD preferences and on the go viewing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/latest-tivo-survey-queries-facebook-activity-vod-preferences-an/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/latest-tivo-survey-queries-facebook-activity-vod-preferences-an/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/latest-tivo-survey-queries-facebook-activity-vod-preferences-an/#comments With Hulu Plus on the TiVo Premiere and multiroom streaming apparently coming soon, we'll look again to the company's surveys to see what may be next on the list. One of our readers sent in a few screens of this month's poll, which went out of its way to find out the importance of access to video-on-demand from one's cable provider (an initiative that seems well underway) and some queries on Facebook usage (a: we're still playing Farmville all the time, is anyone else?) Finally, it asked about if users are still watching TV content on the go and if so, how they're doing it. It's been a while since we heard about any TiVoToGo updates, but with TV Everywhere spreading, maybe TiVo feels it needs to revisit its strategy.

[Thanks, Michael]

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Latest TiVo survey queries Facebook activity, VOD preferences and on the go viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookhdmobilepollsurveytivotivo premieretivo to goTivoPremiereTivoToGovideo on demandVideoOnDemandvodThu, 09 Jun 2011 11:51:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Desktop Software hits version 2.8.1, adds folder view from PC, export for iPad, Pre & more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/tivo-desktop-software-hits-version-2-8-1-adds-folder-view-from/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/tivo-desktop-software-hits-version-2-8-1-adds-folder-view-from/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/tivo-desktop-software-hits-version-2-8-1-adds-folder-view-from/#comments The latest version (2.8.1) of the TiVo Desktop software is official, and it's added a few new features in both its free edition and the upgraded Plus package. The basic software has added a few additional settings, but the most notable is the ability to view folders on a PC from the DVR itself. Those paying $24.95 for TiVo Desktop Plus should notice increased video quality on PSP TiVoToGo exports, plus new profiles for the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, DROID, Pre and several Blackberry models. Dave Zatz has already gotten his hands on the latest version, reporting some issues connecting to a TiVo Premiere; hit the download page for your own copy and let us know how it works.

TiVo Desktop Software hits version 2.8.1, adds folder view from PC, export for iPad, Pre & more originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.8.1appledroiddvrexporthdipadiphoneipod touchIpodTouchprepspseries 3Series3tivotivo desktoptivo premieretivo premiere xltivo series 3tivo to goTivoDesktopTivoPremiereTivoPremiereXlTivoSeries3TivoToGoFri, 11 Jun 2010 13:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on with HD TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/hands-on-with-hd-tivotogo-and-multi-room-viewing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/hands-on-with-hd-tivotogo-and-multi-room-viewing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/09/hands-on-with-hd-tivotogo-and-multi-room-viewing/#comments
It seems as if we've been waiting a lot longer than a year for TiVo to add two of our favorite features to the Series3, and while complications with CableLabs haven't exactly made the process possible before now, we're elated that TiVoToGo and Multi-Room viewing are finally a reality.

Both new features had to be enabled via TiVo.com by logging into our account and enabling transfers, and we've detailed the process below:
  • Log into TiVo.com and under Manage My Account, enable transfers on each of your TiVos.
  • Wait 24 hours for the TiVo to phone home or force a call
  • Check System Information page on your TiVo and verify that TiVoToGo has a value of a,a,a and not i,i,i.
  • If all else fails, force another call and reboot.
You've waited long enough, so click on through to take a look at these two long-awaited features in action.

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Hands-on with HD TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo let on that November was going to be the month that both TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing became a reality, and now with only a week to go it's finally here. But that's not all TiVo's taken the occasion to announce: in addition to being able to stream shows between your TiVos (MRV) and copy programming from a TiVo to your PC (TiVoToGo), TiVo has also announced (hack free) eSATA drive support along with Western Digital's My DVR Expander, which, for $199, will expand your TiVo with 500GB of space (a good 65 hours of HD). Another new feature included with this release is progressive downloads, which means you won't have to wait for TiVoCast and Unbox videos to finish downloading before you can start enjoying them. Instead, the TiVo will figured out how much of a buffer is required for uninterrupted viewing and let you start watching as soon as possible. While most of these features have been a long time coming, we can only imagine how excited TiVo owners are to know that the wait is over -- assuming they've already signed up for the priority list to received the 9.2 update.

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TiVo Series3 and HD FINALLY get TiVoToGo, MRV, eSATA drive, other new features originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo let on that November was going to be the month that both TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing became a reality, and now with only a week to go it's finally here. But that's not all TiVo's taken the occasion to announce: in addition to being able to stream shows between your TiVos (MRV) and copy programming from a TiVo to your PC (TiVoToGo), TiVo has also announced (hack free) eSATA drive support along with Western Digital's My DVR Expander, which, for $199, will expand your TiVo with 500GB of space (a good 65 hours of HD). Another new feature included with this release is progressive downloads, which means you won't have to wait for TiVoCast and Unbox videos to finish downloading before you can start enjoying them. Instead, the TiVo will figured out how much of a buffer is required for uninterrupted viewing and let you start watching as soon as possible. While most of these features have been a long time coming, we can only imagine how excited TiVo owners are to know that the wait is over -- assuming they've already signed up for the priority list to received the 9.2 update.

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TiVo Series3 and HD FINALLY get TiVoToGo, MRV, eSATA drive, other new features originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo is starting to roll out their fall update for the TiVo lineup including the TiVo HD and Series3. This brings them to version 9.1 which includes some bug fixes and a few new features. The WishList feature gets enhanced and now allows more advanced searches, but they've also added Crestron integration for the Series3. The TiVo HD gets left in the cold as does the rest of HA market, as only Crestron is supported. The integration is via IP, so hopefully TiVo will release the protocol, or someone can reverse engineer it. We'd assume that the more anticipated features like TiVoToGo, Multi-Room viewing and eSATA support are included too, but not yet activated. Perhaps it's time to start trying to find new kickstart commands.

[Via ZatzNotFunny]

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HD TiVo Fall update, still no TiVoToGo or Multi-room Viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing coming to HD TiVos in November originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVoToGo and Multi-Room Viewing coming to HD TiVos in November originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo's quarterly call, it's not all bad news originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't look now, but TiVo is apparently gearing up to unleash TiVoToGo version 2.5 to the masses any moment. The firm's webpage has already been updated to show the v2.5 graphic, yet the download link still takes you to the existing build. Nevertheless, TiVoPony has unveiled that the forthcoming update will enable support for Windows Vista as well as DivX / XviD formats for web video conversions, and it will also allow users to "convert individual shows from Desktop's Now Playing list at any time, to any profile, by right-clicking." Unfortunately, that last feature still won't be available for Series3 or TiVo HD devices, but those looking to browse photo slideshows can expect higher resolution support (huzzah?). So twiddle your thumbs a bit and keep checking the read link periodically, it's bound to show up sometime soon.

[Via TiVoBlog]

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TiVoToGo v2.5 supports Vista / DivX, release imminent originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cabledivxdownloadfiberhdotaothersrefreshsoftwaretivotivo desktoptivo desktop 2.5TivoDesktopTivoDesktop2.5tivotogoupdatevistaxvidTue, 07 Aug 2007 08:43:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Desktop 2.4 public beta loosed, enables PC-to-TiVO transcoding]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/25/tivo-desktop-2-4-public-beta-loosed-enables-pc-to-tivo-transcod/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/25/tivo-desktop-2-4-public-beta-loosed-enables-pc-to-tivo-transcod/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/25/tivo-desktop-2-4-public-beta-loosed-enables-pc-to-tivo-transcod/#comments
It's that time again folks, when you gleefully head on over to TiVo's website and download a new release of its desktop software to add more of those PC / TiVo integration features you love so dearly. While we've watched the software mature from 2.1 to 2.2, right on up to the much-anticipated 2.3, it's now time for 2.4 to shine, albeit in beta fashion for the time being. While the now-prior rendition allowed users to convert TiVo recordings into mobile-friendly versions for a $25 fee, 2.4 seeks to offer up the process a bit in reverse by allowing non-DRM-laced video files on your PC to be transcoded for playback on your TiVo box. Unfortunately, the $25 fee for the required TiVo Desktop Plus upgrade key is still again in place, and while this process can be done manually for those looking to save a few bills, at least the company is offering up a simplified alternative for those with more money than time. Additionally, users can look forward to broadcasting "HD resolution" (read: up to 1,280 x 720) photos from their PC to a Series3 unit, but beta software wouldn't be complete without a stash of digs built in. Aside from the list of known issues that will hopefully be ironed out by the final release, Mac users won't be enjoying any of these niceties right away, and of course, the $25 fee is a debatable downside as well. Still, for those looking to get their transcoding on with non-protected WMV and MP4 / H.264 files, and don't mind the expected hiccups associated with a "preview release," be sure to hit the read link for your downloading satisfaction, and tap the Via for a few snapshots while you're at it.

[Via ZatsNotFunny]

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TiVo Desktop 2.4 public beta loosed, enables PC-to-TiVO transcoding originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's that time again folks, when you gleefully head on over to TiVo's website and download a new release of its desktop software to add more of those PC / TiVo integration features you love so dearly. While we've watched the software mature from 2.1 to 2.2, right on up to the much-anticipated 2.3, it's now time for 2.4 to shine, albeit in beta fashion for the time being. While the now-prior rendition allowed users to convert TiVo recordings into mobile-friendly versions for a $25 fee, 2.4 seeks to offer up the process a bit in reverse by allowing non-DRM-laced video files on your PC to be transcoded for playback on your TiVo box. Unfortunately, the $25 fee for the required TiVo Desktop Plus upgrade key is still again in place, and while this process can be done manually for those looking to save a few bills, at least the company is offering up a simplified alternative for those with more money than time. Additionally, users can look forward to broadcasting "HD resolution" (read: up to 1,280 x 720) photos from their PC to a Series3 unit, but beta software wouldn't be complete without a stash of digs built in. Aside from the list of known issues that will hopefully be ironed out by the final release, Mac users won't be enjoying any of these niceties right away, and of course, the $25 fee is a debatable downside as well. Still, for those looking to get their transcoding on with non-protected WMV and MP4 / H.264 files, and don't mind the expected hiccups associated with a "preview release," be sure to hit the read link for your downloading satisfaction, and tap the Via for a few snapshots while you're at it.

[Via ZatzNotFunny]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betadownloadh.264hdtvpreviewsoftwaretivotivo desktopTivoDesktoptivotogotranscodingwmvSun, 25 Feb 2007 17:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Who Killed TiVoToGo?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/14/who-killed-tivotogo/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/14/who-killed-tivotogo/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/14/who-killed-tivotogo/#commentsIt is nearly impossible to be a HDTV fan and to boycott DRM, because DRM is embedded in almost every type of HD programming. As with all DRM it is very complicated and almost impossible to keep track of all the limitations and restrictions. Every time we turn around we learn of another form and the only HDTV without restrictions is OTA HD, which was almost locked down via the Broadcast Flag. The latest feature to fall victim to DRM is TiVoToGo on the Series3 and right around the corner are some of our favorite Vista Media Center features, like rolling your own HD DVR. While none of this is a surprise to most of us you may not know the whole story and the Electric Frontier Foundation has done a great job of laying it all out and even providing everyone with a list of things that you can do to make a difference.


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Yeah, you read that title correctly. Stumped by their inability to lock media down on the Mac like they did the PC, TiVo had no choice but to look elsewhere for Mac technical assistance in the development of their long overdue TiVoToGo software for the Macintosh. In comes Sonic, TiVo partner and developers of Roxio Toast. The new software doesn't require TiVo Desktop and is composed of four distinct functions: TiVo Transfer, Video Playback, DVD Burning, and Portable Conversions. TiVo Transfer allows you to pull .TIVO shows to your Mac either on demand, or via schedules. The player decrypts the .TIVO content in real time while Burn allows you burn content to DVD in one of two ways: archive shows for use on Mac (or PC) or burn for use in a set-top box. Take heed, the software does indeed embed a non-visible watermark of your Media Access key into converted video -- same as the PC kiddo. From Toast, clicking "Export" will bring up common profiles for iPod or PSP conversions -- you know, 320x240 and MPEG-4 or H.264 -- with iPod conversions dropped directly into iTunes. Toast 8 Titanium TiVoToGo retails for $100 (upgrade rebates available) and is available now according to Mr. Zatz. However, the link is currently dead... maybe Monday. No worries, you have alternative solutions.

[Via Zatz Not Funny!]

Roxio delivers TiVoToGo for Mac -- yes Roxio originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well that didn't take long. Just four days after TiVo's DRM was hacked, and three days after we pointed you to the Zatz man's little exploitation guide, along comes the GUI wrapper that automates the process of downloading and decoding TiVo files onto your TiVoToGo-less Mac. TiVoDecode Manager v1.0 features automatic Bonjour discovery of local TiVos and the ability to one-click download any available recording listed by the date recorded, episode, etc. At the moment, only one recording can be downloaded at a time. Once on your Mac's disk, the decoded files still won't play in Apple's Quicktime player, but hey, that's why the Good Lord gave us VLC. As a front-end to software written by someone else, you'd be wise to heed the words of the developer: "use at your own risk." However, as tipster Brandon points out, he's "one happy geek" after giving it a whirl. Now quit hopping up and down clapping like little girls, there's decoding to be done.

[Thanks, Brandon H.]

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The poor (Mac) man's TiVoToGo arrives: TiVoDecode Manager originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crackdrmexploithackportable videoportablevideotivotivodecoder managerTivodecoderManagertivotogoFri, 08 Dec 2006 08:16:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo DRM cracked, non-Windows users rejoice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/04/tivo-drm-cracked-non-windows-users-rejoice/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/04/tivo-drm-cracked-non-windows-users-rejoice/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/04/tivo-drm-cracked-non-windows-users-rejoice/#commentsHistorically, one of the main raps against TiVo has been its lack of support for non-Windows users with respect to transferring recordings off of the set-top box; TiVoToGo is a privilege served up to Windows users only. Well that's all about to change, if the crafty coders over at Sourceforge have anything to say about it. According to several sources (most significantly, the 'forgers themselves), a program that's been a year in the making -- the so-called TiVo File Decoder -- is finally stable enough to run in the wild from command lines worldwide. Although there are currently no OS-specific GUIs to expedite the process, Decoder will still perform a .tivo-to-MPEG conversion without the need for tools like DirectShowDump, so it should only be a matter of time before polished Mac and Linux interfaces are compiled that dumb down the process for the average user. As with all DRM-altering applications of this nature, the usual caveats apply -- you're responsible for your own data, and when the TiVo police show up at your door to take a swing at your MacBook with a sledgehammer, make sure to blame the folks at Sourceforge and not your good friends at Engadget.

[Via PVRWire]

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TiVo DRM cracked, non-Windows users rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackssourceforgetivotivotogoMon, 04 Dec 2006 09:53:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo VP Jim Denney talks Desktop 2.3]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/22/tivo-vp-jim-denney-talks-desktop-2-3/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/22/tivo-vp-jim-denney-talks-desktop-2-3/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/22/tivo-vp-jim-denney-talks-desktop-2-3/#commentsEngadget columnist and correspondent Dave Zatz caught up with TiVo's VP of Product Marketing, Jim Denney, to ask him few questions about TiVo's new lawsuit bait, their Desktop 2.3 software announced yesterday. Check it out!

As we reported yesterday, TiVo Desktop 2.3 has been released for Windows with a few new tricks up it's sleeve. Enhancements include scheduled series downloads and MPEG-4 to MPEG-2 video transcoding for a variety of  portable devices. While we've been using unsupported methods for massaging video onto the iPod and PSP, official support is now provided at a cost of $24.95. TiVo's going with the soft sell and won't be issuing a press release, so we hit up Vice President of Product Marketing Jim Denney for the details.

Pricing
We'd prefer TiVo didn't charge for the new conversion features, but recognize MPEG codecs don't come cheap. For example even Apple will sell you (partially-working) MPEG-2 playback in QuickTime for $19.99 and Microsoft offers zippy MPEG-2 decoding, free or otherwise. When asked about TiVo Desktop's $24.95 price point, Mr. Denney responded that they have attempted to find a sweet spot -- balancing TiVo's "real costs" including software development, "royalties for technology," and support with providing "value to the end user."

Piracy
Mr. Denney clued us in to the "proactive steps" TiVo has taken to prevent piracy. In addition to the already existing (and easily bypassed) PC .tivo file encryption, Denney confirmed the unencrypted converted video includes a watermark "embedded in the file" (you can't see it) that references a subscriber's account. Additionally, TiVo feels by limiting transcoded files to a low resolution of 320 x 240, they further protect the rights of content owners while providing appropriately sized video for portable devices.

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TiVo VP Jim Denney talks Desktop 2.3 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dave zatzDaveZatzfeaturesipodjim denneyJimDenneyportable videoportablevideopsptivotivo desktopTivoDesktopTiVoToGozatzThu, 22 Jun 2006 19:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Mac Universal TiVo Desktop released, hackable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/04/mac-universal-tivo-desktop-released-hackable/http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/04/mac-universal-tivo-desktop-released-hackable/http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/04/mac-universal-tivo-desktop-released-hackable/#commentsMac users with TiVos, we got a one-two punch for you today. TiVo released the new version 1.9.3 Universal TiVo Desktop software which is all fine and good, but sadly we're still without Mac TiVoToGo or some equivalent, simple, expeditious way to export video to the Mac. But on the upshot TiVo Commmunity user Dennis Wilkinson discovered a way to enable the so-called "TiVoBack" video sharing on your home network with an easy terminal hack, allowing you to drop some raw MPEG-2 files onto a folder on your Mac for playback on your TiVo. We'd warn you to prepare for TiVo to patch up their bug feature as the Hawthorne Effect will surely kick in after we report this -- so download it here and now before the next build takes it all away.

[Via Zatz Not Funny]

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Mac Universal TiVo Desktop released, hackable originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 May 2006 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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