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[Cisco sues TiVo to nullify four DVR patents, claims TiVo's just a big meanie]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/cisco-sues-tivo-to-nullify-four-dvr-patents/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/cisco-sues-tivo-to-nullify-four-dvr-patents/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/cisco-sues-tivo-to-nullify-four-dvr-patents/#comments TiVo frownTiVo is known for being more than a bit aggressive in claiming patent rights for its DVRs, and Cisco has apparently had the last straw. Scientific Atlanta's owner has sued TiVo this week in an attempt to negate four patents that TiVo is allegedly using to bully Cisco and other set-top box makers. As long as those patents are active or usable against others, TiVo will refuse to give a fair license, Cisco says -- leaving competitors with little choice but to either agree to a costly settlement or risk a ban. Before championing Cisco as the underdog, remember that it's likely counting on a large patent library as a Sword of Damocles over TiVo's head that could fall if TiVo decides on a countersuit. Regardless of the strategic maneuvering, there's no doubt that Cisco is hoping to avoid a lawsuit on the scale of the epic-length EchoStar case.

Cisco sues TiVo to nullify four DVR patents, claims TiVo's just a big meanie originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ciscodigital video recorderDigitalVideoRecorderdvrechostarhdpostcrosshome entertainmentHomeEntertainmentlawsuitlawsuitspatentpatent suitpatentsPatentSuitscientific atlantaScientificAtlantativoFri, 01 Jun 2012 13:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's summer gear guide 2012: home entertainment]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/home-entertainment-buyers-guide/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/home-entertainment-buyers-guide/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/home-entertainment-buyers-guide/#comments In the interest of keeping cool this summer, we've put together a list of the hottest products out right now. From smartphones to e-readers and everything in between, there's no time like the present to re-up that post-spring-cleaning stash. So grab a popsicle or a cold one and dive in -- the water's just right.

Engadget's summer gear guide 2012: home entertainment

Forget heading outside to battle the sun, bugs and whatever other dangers may lurk in the wild -- we'll be inside near the TV. Of course, the summer programming schedule can often leave something to be desired, so we'll have to take that into account in our hardware suggestions going into the break. Also key is access to our preferred programming wherever it might be, broadcast or online. So, which devices are absolute must-have's to keep you chilling where the AC blows through October and beyond? Check past the break to find out.

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TiVo has released its financial results for Q1 2013, and right off the bat they show a wider than expected net loss of $20.8 million. This is despite a rise in revenue and subscribers (driven mostly by Virgin Media, which added 242,000), and the company expects another loss in the second quarter due to rising litigation costs in its ongoing cases against Motorola and Time Warner Cable. We've already heard about TiVo's new Stream placeshifting box, IP multiroom extender and six-tuner XG1 gateway, but the new product news is a plan to launch TV Everywhere streaming. The first cable operator joining in the new venture will be RCN, and TiVo says its portal will allow providers using its DVRs to deliver streaming video in or out of the home, with video on-demand and remote DVR scheduling on PCs, tablets and mobile devices. That's expected to launch later this year, but for all the details, numbers and quotes you can check the press releases after the break.

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New add-on boxes that extend and supplement the functionality of existing Premiere DVRs aren't all TiVo had to show off this week at the Cable Show in Boston, as it also demonstrated the fruits of its new partnership with Pace. The result is this XG1 gateway, a six-tuner DVR that's intended to be sold by TV providers and then hidden away in a closet, quietly distributing video to smart TVs or extenders located throughout the house. It runs TiVo's software with support for multi-room video, MoCA, mobile and tablet remote apps and at least 500GB of hard drive space inside. Since it hasn't announced any plans to bring this unit to retail we'll have to wait and see which providers decide to offer it when it becomes available in the Americas "later this year".

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Motorola is demonstrating how it expects TVs of the future will work with its DreamGallery concept. Powered by the company's Medios cloud-service, the display is designed to let you browse content as if it was the internet -- with bookmarks, personalized recommendations and interactive search tools. Its designed to work across your TV, computer, tablet and smartphone, aggregating Cable, Internet TV and VOD under a single interface that sits behind pull-tabs around the picture. If you're curious to see if this is easier to use than TiVo, head on past the break to catch your first glimpse.

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Motorola reinvents the TV interface with DreamGallery concept (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 13:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now that TiVo has delivered updated software for its Premiere boxes its focus is turning to some new hardware accessories, including the TiVoToGo-style transcoder we saw at CES, now dubbed Stream (top), and the IP extender set-top box mentioned earlier this year (bottom). According to TiVo's press release, both boxes will be available at retail and via the various cable operators that are offering its DVRs to their customers, while availability will be announced "in the coming months". The Stream transcoder reformats live and recorded video from a Premiere DVR for viewing on mobile devices or tablets (including sideloading for offline viewing away from the home), and TiVo says it's the first to stream or download shows simultaneously to multiple devices like iPads or iPhones without interrupting what's being watched. The IP box on the other hand is all about multiroom, designed to pull in either live or recorded video from a Premiere Q plus cable VOD and internet content, similar to the existing Preview but without the CableCARD tuner. A press release follows after the break, while Zatz Not Funny has a few pics of them on the floor at this week's 2012 NCTA Cable Show.

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TiVo's Stream transcoding box and IP connected extender make their debut at Cable Show 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 09:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How much Olympics is too much Olympics? The BBC aims to find out at this year's London 2012 games, by offering up "the most comprehensive coverage ever," a list that includes 2,500 hours of coverage via the broadcaster's site and up to 24 live HD streams. Live coverage will be offered up for every sport and each sport, athlete, venue and country will have its own page on the site. The BBC will also be providing a free mobile app, a mobile browser site and apps for connected TVs -- 3D and Super Hi-Vision coverage is a bonus. Check out an explanatory video about the new video player after the break, as well as some scheduling information in the source link below. And maybe think about a training regimen to get ready to watch this summer's games.

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The BBC's coverage promises to make you sick of the Olympics by the time it's done originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the recent spring TiVo Premiere update we figured it was as good of a time as any to spend some quality time with the newly-renamed TiVo Premiere XL4. The highest model in the TiVo line, the XL4 costs $399 plus $15 a month, or $499 for lifetime service. For the money, it records four HD shows at once with a single CableCARD and offers 2TB of storage. More tuners and space aren't the only things that have changed since we gave the original TiVo Premiere a once-over just two years ago. No, there have been a few notable releases as well as the release of the TiVo Slide Remote and a number of TiVo companion apps for phones and tablets. How all that comes together is exactly what you'll find out should you choose to click on through to the other side.

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TiVo Premiere XL4 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As promised at CES earlier this year, TiVo has released its Spring update with the anticipated new Netflix and YouTube apps, as well as porting parental control options to the Premiere's HD user interface. Netflix is the most intriguing of the additions, but while TiVo Premiere owners can now watch Netflix 1080p programming with Dolby Digital Plus discrete surround sound, like Hulu Plus, it isn't a TiVo experience. The new Google-built YouTube app is also like any other streamer and with the exception of search, there isn't much integration at all. Parental control options can finally be set when using the HD UI, but still isn't as full featured as it was with the old UI and is a far cry from KidZone. What the update doesn't do yet however, is complete the HD interface transformation that some Premiere owners have been waiting two years for. Still, we suspect that caveat won't stop owners from rolling the dice on an update check for their TiVo every day over the next few weeks.

TiVo Spring update brings new Netflix and YouTube experience originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo's rebranding its Premiere line of DVRs in order to eliminate customer confusion in the lineup. The range will now comprise of the Premiere, the dual-tuner Premiere XL, and the quad-tuner Premiere Elite is now called the Premiere XL4. The first two are suitable for over-the-air programming, while the latter is limited to those of you with cable or FiOS subscriptions. New livery and branding should arrive in stores soon, although TiVo's website has yet to reflect the changes.

TiVo quietly rebrands the Premiere Elite DVR as the Premiere XL4 under cover of darkness originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BBC Sport connected TV app launches on UK TiVos, brings BBC News along originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo Premiere DVRs in the Bay Area get Comcast VOD starting today originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Joe, Sebs]

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TiVo Premiere updates coming with new Netflix and YouTube apps; Bay Area gets Comcast VOD originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo sues Time Warner Cable, Motorola Mobility in fresh patent assault originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Eastern DistrictEastern District of TexasEasternDistrictEasternDistrictOfTexashdpostcrossLawsuitLitigationMotorola MobilityMotorolaMobilityPatent LitigationPatentLitigationSECSEC 8-KSec8-kTexasTime Warner CableTimeWarnerCableTiVoMon, 26 Mar 2012 12:42:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Premiere 500GB coming Sunday along with lower prices for service, XL and Elite DVRs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/23/tivo-premiere-500gb-price-cuts/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/23/tivo-premiere-500gb-price-cuts/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/23/tivo-premiere-500gb-price-cuts/#comments The new TiVo Premiere featuring an upgraded 500GB hard drive (65 percent more hours of HD storage than the old 320GB unit) that we spotted this morning is official, and will start shipping March 25th -- but that's not it. As we also noted, it only requires a one year service agreement at $14.99 per month or $12.99 for users with multiple boxes, which is cheaper than last year's $19.99 / month package (Lifetime Service is still available as well). If you need more hard drive space, THX Certification or more tuners then you're also in luck, as price cuts are in order for the 1TB Premiere XL (down $50 to $249) and the 2TB Elite models (down $100 to $399). The new pricing should let multi-TiVo homes compete even better with cable company DVR offerings, and once the new multiroom boxes arrive this summer things should only get better. Stake out various online retailers or your local Best Buy to snag one or three on Sunday, but until then check out the press release after the break for all of the numbers.

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TiVo Premiere 500GB coming Sunday along with lower prices for service, XL and Elite DVRs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>500gbdvrhard driveHardDrivehd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrosspremiere elitepremiere xlPremiereElitePremiereXlprice dropPriceDroppricingservicestoragetivotivo premieretivo premiere elitetivo premiere xlTivoPremiereTivoPremiereEliteTivoPremiereXlFri, 23 Mar 2012 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Premiere DVRs may get more storage soon, $149 500GB units appear for preorders]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/23/tivo-premiere-500gb-149-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/23/tivo-premiere-500gb-149-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/23/tivo-premiere-500gb-149-leaked/#comments Just like the initial run of TiVo Premiere DVRs two years ago, it appears that a refreshed version has been spotted at retail prior to any official announcement from the company. TiVo may be waiting for its official birthday March 31st to unwrap the new models, but a poster at TiVo Community has dug up listings at Amazon and JR.com showing the new TCD746500 TiVo Premiere with 500GB HDD retailing for $149 (with 1 year service plan at $14.99, of course). That can be compared to the original's 320GB drive that's currently selling at around $80. The listings hint at shipments beginning in the next few weeks, while these drives certainly won't sate the hunger of those pursuing a 1TB Premiere XL or quad tuner Elite model, a claimed extra 30 or so hours of HD recording could be worth waiting for, even at the higher price. We're not seeing indications of any other differences yet, but we'll keep you updated if more information becomes available.

[Thanks, @BrennokBob]

TiVo Premiere DVRs may get more storage soon, $149 500GB units appear for preorders originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft and TiVo agree to drop ongoing patent suits, we ask the world to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>courtdroppedhdpostcrossinfringementlawsuitlegalmicrosoftpatentPatent infringementPatentInfringementsuittivoThu, 22 Mar 2012 07:38:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo iOS app updated to v1.9 with a few new features, Android tablet app on the way]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/tivo-iphone-ipad-app-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/tivo-iphone-ipad-app-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/tivo-iphone-ipad-app-update/#comments ImageThe TiVo iOS app has been updated v1.9, and whether you're on iPad or iPhone there's a slew of new fixes and tweaks available. On both platforms, the Facebook login has been streamlined, there's To Do List / Season Pass management for Series3 DVRs, ability to create a WishList search and more. The iPad version features a new full-screen Browse UI (shown above) and collapsible folders while the iPhone receives high res retina display quality images. Zatz Not Funny mentions those higher quality pics will come to the iPad as well in the next few weeks, while TiVo's blog post mentions all of these features will arrive in its Android app(s) this summer. We say apps plural, because that's including a specialized Tablet version due in the springtime. For now however, the changelogs for the iOS versions are available at the links below.

Update: Just an FYI, the official TiVo app for Android has also been updated, adding support for more resolutions, an exit button in the menu and unspecified performance and stability fixes.

TiVo iOS app updated to v1.9 with a few new features, Android tablet app on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.9androidapplecompanion appCompanionAppdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrossiosipadiphoneitunesmobilepostcrossremoteremote appRemoteAppretina displayRetinaDisplayseries 3Series3tablettablet appTabletApptivoTue, 20 Mar 2012 17:36:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo co-founder, CTO Jim Barton resigns]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/tivo-co-founder-cto-jim-barton-resigns/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/tivo-co-founder-cto-jim-barton-resigns/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/tivo-co-founder-cto-jim-barton-resigns/#commentsCo-founder of TiVo and CTO Jim Barton has long outlasted our deathwatch, but his time as an executive at the DVR maker quietly came to an end this week according to documents filed with the SEC. CEO Tom Rogers thanked Jim for his "commitment to innovation" in a statement, and the filing indicates he will stick around as a $25,000 per month consultant in "patent matters and litigation" among other things -- nice work if you can get it -- until March 15, 2015, but his reason for stepping down is unspecified. As Multichannel News notes, Barton was working with fellow co-founder Mike Ramsay (who left in 2007) at Silicon Graphics on a project for Time Warner when they had the idea for the DVR and eventually founded TiVo in 1997. That early movement may not have resulted in dominance over pay-Tv provided DVRs, but some favorable legal settlements and successful partnerships like its deal with Virgin Media mean he's leaving the company with its prospects looking a bit better than they did back in the dark days of '05.

[Thanks, David]

TiVo co-founder, CTO Jim Barton resigns originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What the deals being discussed could bring is a setup where your cable company offers bundled services (TV, internet, etc.) that include premium access to Netflix -- higher quality audio and video streams that don't count against bandwidth caps, and maybe even a discount from the standard rate. Cable companies could obtain revenue from Netflix under the deal, and also keep customers around thanks to the advantages of the bundled offerings, while Netflix could have more reliable distribution for its video, and a leg up on competition from Amazon and Redbox / Verizon FiOS. We'll wait and see what happens, but in an interesting twist, Netflix could quickly join sports as a tool for providers to keep customers from cutting the cord, instead of a reason for it.

Netflix is in talks to partner with cable providers for bundles, could mean higher quality streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Virgin Media TiVo rolling out Red Button interactive TV services for Premier League and more originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo software coming to Pace set-top boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecable tvCableTvCiscoDVRhdpostcrosshdpostminimotorola mobilityMotorolaMobilityPaceset-top boxSet-topBoxTiVoFri, 24 Feb 2012 02:52:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo releases Q4 results, announces transcoder and IP set-top box on the way]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/tivo-q4-transcoder-ip-set-top-box/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/tivo-q4-transcoder-ip-set-top-box/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/tivo-q4-transcoder-ip-set-top-box/#comments Today TiVo announced its earnings for Q4 2011 and the full year, however the most interesting note was word of a few new boxes on the way. From the sound of things, the company will deliver a four stream transcoder similar to the one we saw demonstrated at CES (pictured above) capable of dishing out video to multiple devices (phones, tablets, etc.) within the home simultaneously. Also on the way is an IP set-top box coming to retail that sounds very much like the TiVo Preview multiroom extender, however it could include access to internet video services as well. As mentioned on Tech of the Hub, CEO Tom Rogers' statements indicate the transcoder will enable both live streaming and DirecTV Nomad-style "high speed" sideloading of recorded content for offline viewing. More concrete are its positive numbers from the partnership with Virgin Media in the UK, and progress on a plan for Pace to develop TiVo-compatible set-top boxes for cable operators here and abroad. The Comcast partnership is also apparently progressing, with VOD access in beta trials and preparing to launch "soon" in the San Francisco area.

Gallery: TiVo network transcoder hands-on

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TiVo releases Q4 results, announces transcoder and IP set-top box on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attcomcastdvrearningsfinancialsgatewayhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrossip set-top boxIpSet-topBoxmultiroompaceq4q4 2012Q42012streamingtivotivo previewTivoPreviewtranscoderu-verseverizonThu, 23 Feb 2012 18:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Blockbuster On Demand pulls back from TiVo and others, is it on its way out?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/blockbuster-on-demand-pulls-back-from-tivo-and-others-is-it-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/blockbuster-on-demand-pulls-back-from-tivo-and-others-is-it-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/blockbuster-on-demand-pulls-back-from-tivo-and-others-is-it-on/#comments From Zatz Not Funny comes word that TiVo owners are being notified their access to Blockbuster On Demand will come to an end March 31st, ending a run originally announced three years before. While this certainly affects TiVo's ability to offer the one box to search multiple services idea introduced with the Premiere, it could be more telling about Blockbuster's plans for the current incarnation of its internet movie service. As forum posters on TiVo Community point out, the list of supported devices is rapidly shrinking, with Vizio and Western Digital WD TV Live owners getting their own Dear John letters only a year or so after the app originally rolled out. Currently, the list of connected TV devices is limited exclusively to Samsung HDTVs and Blu-ray players, plus some cellphones and tablets. Once upon a time, Blockbuster desired an On Demand presence in "nearly every connected device" -- not to mention "major market presence" for the now Redbox-owned Express kiosks -- but after its purchase by Dish Network clearly those days are over. Now the only question is if / when we'll see a new service that better fits with the already announced Movie Pass package and what devices it might work on.

Blockbuster On Demand pulls back from TiVo and others, is it on its way out? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appblockbusterblockbuster movie passblockbuster on demandblockbuster videoBlockbusterMoviePassBlockbusterOnDemandBlockbusterVideodishdish networkDishNetworkhdpostminimovie passMoviePasssamsungstreamingtivotivo premiereTivoPremiereviaviziovizio internet appsVizioInternetAppsvodWD TV LiveWdTvLivewestern digitalWesternDigitalSat, 18 Feb 2012 19:16:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTiVo now available nationwide, please try to contain your excitement]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/directivo-now-available-nationwide-please-try-to-contain-your-e/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/directivo-now-available-nationwide-please-try-to-contain-your-e/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/directivo-now-available-nationwide-please-try-to-contain-your-e/#comments A couple of months after making its long (really long) awaited appearance in "select markets" the DirecTiVo is now officially available nationwide. Die-hard fans of the combo of peanut remote and satellite TV finally have a crack at the box for the same $199 up front price tag, plus attached service fee, HD access fee and DVR fee. This also means foregoing things like 3D, multiroom support, Premiere UI and live streaming iPad apps, but that's part of the deal for the TiVo HD DVR from DirecTV. Check the press release after the break for more details on what the box can do, or just hit the source link to head directly to DirecTV's info page.

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DirecTiVo now available nationwide, please try to contain your excitement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivodirectvdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostminisatellitethr22-100tivotivo hd dvrTivoHdDvrThu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Virgin Media's Q4 2011 report: Brits love TiVo, Fast Broadband, Vampire Diaries]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/virgin-media-2011-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/virgin-media-2011-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/virgin-media-2011-q4/#comments Virgin Media's Q4 2011 report: Brits love TiVo, Fast BroadbandVirgin Media's school report for both last year and last quarter has been pretty positive for the Branson-Branded service. It pulled down £4 billion ($6.3 billion) in revenue for the year and made its first ever profit with a tidy £76 million ($120 million). In the last quarter alone, it added 273,000 TiVo subscribers, a figure that doubled its overall figure to 435,000. Favorite shows included Coronation Street, which was most caught-up with and The Vampire Diaries, which was the most binge-watched series. It's also clear that us Britons do love some super-fast broadband, 133,000 users plumped for speeds over 30MB in Q4. Flush with cash, it's going to buy back some shares and double consumers broadband speeds as it promised in January -- which we suppose is a fair way to spend your first profit, even if we'd have preferred to go to Disneyland.

Virgin Media's Q4 2011 report: Brits love TiVo, Fast Broadband, Vampire Diaries originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011BillionCoronation StreetCoronationStreetEarningsFinancialhdpostminiMediaNumbersQ4StatisticsStatsThe Vampire DiariesTheVampireDiariesTiVoVirginVirgin MediaVirgin Media TiVoVirginMediaVirginMediaTivoWed, 08 Feb 2012 06:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Upgraded DirecTiVos from WeaKnees are on deck]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/#comments THR22The only thing better than finally receiving the DVR you've waiting five years for is receiving one with four times the capacity as your provider wanted to give you. That is exactly what WeaKnees has done for years and exactly what it's doing now with the latest DirecTiVo, now that the first shipment has been received. For $599 you can now order the THR22 with a 2TB hard drive ($400 premium over the stock unit) which thanks to the magic of MPEG-4 -- and over-compression -- means a whole lot of recording capacity. The only rub is that technically these are "leased" boxes and would need to be returned to DirecTV if you ever canceled your service. And then there is the warranty, which has to be done via WeaKnees, else your potential replacement box won't include the premium capacity you paid for.

Upgraded DirecTiVos from WeaKnees are on deck originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivoDirecTVdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrosshdpostminisatelliteTHR22thr22-100TiVoWeakneesWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Premiere updates rolling out to the masses]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/19/tivo-premiere-updates-rolling-out-to-the-masses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/19/tivo-premiere-updates-rolling-out-to-the-masses/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/19/tivo-premiere-updates-rolling-out-to-the-masses/#comments TiVo Premiere HD guideKnowing an update is coming and actually getting it are two different things entirely and if you were saddened that you missed out the latest build on your TiVo Premiere or Elite early, your wait is over. TiVo has announced via the official TiVo Blog that all TiVo Premieres should be a forced update away from an HD guide and other enhancements. Unlike those lucky few who only got to enjoy a few of the features, like the integrated Hulu search early, the last remaining feature has also officially been enabled, Premiere-to-Premiere streaming. Also of note is that if you pick up a new Premiere or Elite that was shipped with the older software, as soon as you complete the guided setup, your new box will proceed to download the latest and greatest Tivo has to offer.

TiVo Premiere updates rolling out to the masses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DVRhdpostminiTiVoTiVo PremiereTiVo Premiere EliteTivoPremiereTivoPremiereEliteupdatesThu, 19 Jan 2012 22:43:00 EST<![CDATA[CES 2012: HDTV and connected devices round-up]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-hdtv-and-connected-devices-round-up/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-hdtv-and-connected-devices-round-up/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-hdtv-and-connected-devices-round-up/#comments The Consumer Electronics Show is always a big deal for HDTVs and the devices that plug into them, and the 2012 edition was no different. With the majority of households already owning an HDTV, manufacturers are pressed to convince you to upgrade, and are pulling out all the stops. We've got new display technologies like OLED, 4K and Super Hi-Vision, plus more 3D and internet connected features than ever. DVRs and media streamers haven't slowed down either, so while some services focused on eliminating the set-top box, those that remained either shrunk (Roku) or added features (Boxee, TiVo, Ceton -- pictured above). The pace of the announcements made it nearly impossible to keep up with everything going on last week, so we've wrapped everything up in one neat summary available after the break.

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CES 2012: HDTV and connected devices round-up originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxeecesces 2012Ces2012cetondishdish networkDishNetworkdvrgoogle tvGoogleTvhdpostcrosshdtvlgoledpanasonicrokusamsungshvsonysuper hi-visionSuperHi-visiontivotoshibavizioMon, 16 Jan 2012 15:46:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo users watch less Live TV than everyone else]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/tivo-users-watch-less-live-tv-than-everyone-else/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/tivo-users-watch-less-live-tv-than-everyone-else/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/14/tivo-users-watch-less-live-tv-than-everyone-else/#comments If you're a TiVo user it might shock you to learn that the vast majority of TV today is still consumed live in the US. TiVo's latest study shows that its users who have broadband connected DVRs only watch live TV 27% of the time. This just reaffirms what is obvious to some, that if people have an enjoyable way to access on-demand (streaming and recorded) content, they'll prefer it to live TV. These types of numbers do make one wonder whether the cable and satellite DVRs on the market are bad intentionally, or if its just because those companies are incapable. Either way, the mix of streaming options with recorded TV is a powerful one and the perfect stop gap while we all wait for the future to get here.

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TiVo users watch less Live TV than everyone else originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdpostminiLive TVLiveTvNielsenstreamingTiVoSat, 14 Jan 2012 19:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Updated TiVo Netflix, YouTube interfaces and iPad streaming hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/updated-tivo-netflix-youtube-interfaces-and-ipad-streaming-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/updated-tivo-netflix-youtube-interfaces-and-ipad-streaming-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/updated-tivo-netflix-youtube-interfaces-and-ipad-streaming-hand/#comments Like us, you're probably wondering what's new with TiVo at CES. Typically the company doesn't issue press releases during CES, or even announce new products, but private meetings are held in TiVo's meeting space. In said space, we were able to take in demos of the latest Netflix and YouTube interfaces running on the TiVo Premiere. The refreshed look is greatly appreciated, as in the ability to search and even add movies to your Netflix queue -- there is even support for 5.1 surround sound. Both interfaces should look familiar if you've ever seen the Insignia cTV with TiVo design. The demo was an early version, but we're told the updates should be hitting your Tivo this spring. Also on display was a little TiVo box with a transcoder built-in that connects to the Premiere via the network and leverages the new streaming features added in the latest update. The TiVo Premiere for iPad and iPhone apps were able to stream recordings, watch Live TV or download recordings to be watched later. The experienced was very responsive and, unlike many other tech demos, there weren't any glitches or errors. Right now the little box doesn't even have a name, nevertheless a release date or price, but we did find it interesting to learn that the iOS devices stream the content directly from the little guy.

Gallery: TiVo's latest Netflix and YouTube interfaces


Gallery: TiVo network transcoder hands-on


Gallery: TiVo Premiere App streaming hands-on

Updated TiVo Netflix, YouTube interfaces and iPad streaming hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2012Ces2012hands-onhdpostcrossNetflixTiVoTiVo PremiereTivoPremiereYouTubeWed, 11 Jan 2012 12:37:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Premiere update brings HD guide, multi-room streaming, more (Update: Android remote app too!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/tivo-premiere-update-brings-hd-guide-multi-room-streaming-more/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/tivo-premiere-update-brings-hd-guide-multi-room-streaming-more/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/tivo-premiere-update-brings-hd-guide-multi-room-streaming-more/#comments TiVo Permiere HD Guide It's too early to know if this is the big TiVo update fans have been waiting for since the release of the Premiere, but there's no doubt it's a significant one. For starters, the guide has finally gotten the upgraded HD treatment -- no word if it is the only remaining old screen to get refreshed. Next up is official Premiere-to-Premiere streaming, which frees your recorded TV to be watched in any room of the house, even if the content is marked Copy Once. Other notable improvements include the integration of Hulu Plus content in TiVo search results, a revamped discover bar that actually discloses why the content is featured -- we assume this will make it more useful -- and hitting select while watching live TV now brings up a mini-guide and updated program info screen. All in all it is a nice list, but the truth will be told once some have had a chance to try it out. When that might be is still somewhat unknown, but feel free to force your Premiere to connect to TiVo service now to find out if you are in the lucky few to be the first to get the update.

Update: We've got one more surprise treat for you, as a reader alerted us the official TiVo Remote app is now available in the Android Market. It claims to be compatible with phones and 7-inch tablets running Android 2.1 and up, so YMMV. Grab it at the link below, and if you've just got to get this update as soon as possible, follow @TiVoDesign on Twitter and then email in your service number for the chance of a priority update. [Thanks, @DanJacobsen!]

Gallery: TiVo January 2012 update

Continue reading TiVo Premiere update brings HD guide, multi-room streaming, more (Update: Android remote app too!)

TiVo Premiere update brings HD guide, multi-room streaming, more (Update: Android remote app too!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo, AT&T patent settlement will send at least $215 million TiVo's way through 2018 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attdvrhdpostcrosslawsuitlicensingpatenttime warpTimeWarptivou-verseTue, 03 Jan 2012 18:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Are You Watching This?! sports tracker for Android adds remote control for DirecTV, TiVo, Google TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/#comments The Are You Watching This?! app has a long history of making sure sports fans don't miss the big games with its bookmarklets and apps that popped up notifications or emailed reminders. Now a new upgrade on Android, along with a few connected TV platforms, has taken things to the next level. In its newest iteration, the free app ties into DirecTV, TiVo or Google TV setups with IP control for one click switching to the appropriate channel -- key when a game is coming down to the last play and you're not sure where the remote is or which channel NBA / NFL / MLB etc. action is on. There's varying levels of filtering options so users can see alerts just when their team is playing, any decent matchup or just the must-see finishes.

We gave it a shot and found it worked as advertised, only requiring the app to be installed and enabled on the Google TV and our Android phone (DirecTV and TiVo boxes should be ready to go), however even though we already had our local channels set up on the TV, we had to enter our ZIP and cable provider on the remote app as well. We're starting to see similar companion technology built into apps from DirecTV, TiVo and Comcast, as well as Dijit's software, however the RUWT? game tracker algorithm and focus on live scores gives it a leg up for sports freaks. Check out the video trailer embedded above for a quick look or hop over to the Android Market to install it on phone, tablet and/or TV.

Are You Watching This?! sports tracker for Android adds remote control for DirecTV, TiVo, Google TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidare you watching thisAreYouWatchingThiscompanion appCompanionAppdirectvgame trackerGameTrackergoogle tvGoogleTvhdpostminismartphonesportstablettivovideoWed, 21 Dec 2011 20:24:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's TiVo ready to return December 8th in a few markets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/#comments It's been over three years since we first heard a new TiVo was coming to DirecTV, but the satellite broadcaster has finally revealed it will be available -- in select markets -- starting December 8th, the same day its own HR34 multiroom solution becomes available. Both the HR34 and the TiVo HD DVR from DirecTV (THR22-100) got the official nod in DirecTV's installer forums, informing techs the $199 TiVo box would be available for an extra $5 / month service fee, in addition to the $10 / month HD Access and $7 / month DVR tariffs. What does that extra scratch buy you? The new box can access all of DirecTV's live, on demand and pay-per-view video, downloading updates via satellite, and supports remote DVR scheduling through the website. On the downside however, there's no mention of the new TiVo Premiere UI or internet streaming, and it does not support other add-ons like 3D, whole home DVR, apps, or DirecTV's iPad app. One way or another, starting Thursday customers will have their choice of HD DVR satellite boxes, so hit the source link for a few more details and a PDF spec sheet (also pictured in the gallery).

Update: Official details from TiVo are included after the break, mentioning a nationwide rollout will occur next year.

[Thanks, @TechWzrd]

Gallery: DirecTiVo specs

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DirecTV's TiVo ready to return December 8th in a few markets originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivodirectvdvrforumhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrosssatellitethr22-100tivovodTue, 06 Dec 2011 07:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
For a crowd-pleasing holiday gift, it's hard to do better than a TV (or something that plays on or plugs into a TV), so naturally we're here to help you out once again. Of course, this is an ever-changing industry segment, but we've got you covered -- regardless of whether you need a flat panel or a projector. If you're out shopping for someone that has (or wants to) cut the cable, or someone that has every channel, there's something for you. Of course, we'd also recommend keeping a close eye on the tablet and gaming categories too, but companies like Roku, Samsung and Ceton are making sure you have all kinds of options dedicated purely to video. Give them a look after the break.

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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo Q4 results bring first sub growth in years, DirecTiVo is imminent originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecharterdirectivodirectvdvrearningshdpostminiQ4rcnsatellitesuddenlinkTiVotivo premieretivo premiere qTivoPremiereTivoPremiereQvideovirgin media tv powered by tivoVirginMediaTvPoweredByTivoWed, 23 Nov 2011 15:14:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Premiere Q and Preview multiroom DVR setup finally debuts from RCN]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/tivo-premiere-q-and-preview-multiroom-dvr-setup-finally-debuts-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/tivo-premiere-q-and-preview-multiroom-dvr-setup-finally-debuts-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/tivo-premiere-q-and-preview-multiroom-dvr-setup-finally-debuts-f/#comments The new "whole home solution" from TiVo consisting of the four tuner Premiere Q DVR and Preview extender is finally available for the first time, from RCN. The initial rollout is taking place in the Washington D.C. area, marketed as the Whole Home Bundle consisting of one Premiere Q and one Preview for $29.99 monthly. Additional Preview extenders, which lack tuners and hard drives entirely, can be added for $9.99 per month. While DVR features like pausing live TV aren't currently available, Gizmo Lovers points out a DSLReports post by an RCN rep indicating that early next year it will gain the ability to start recordings on the Q remotely, so users can press record, then pause, rewind, or fast forward freely. The Preview box still has yet to hit retail, but those who need four tuners in their TiVo can always pick up the Premiere Elite which features a bigger hard drive than the Q. A press release with all the details is after the break, or you can check the forum post for more Q&A.

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TiVo Premiere Q and Preview multiroom DVR setup finally debuts from RCN originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Virgin Media's TiVos get updated with Spotify, iOS app support and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo Premiere Elite now available, but is updated software the big surprise? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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