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Archive for the 'TiVo/DVR' Category

TiVo: No don’t leave…I’ll tell you how to crack our DRM

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

Guy - Played by Tinokaltsas.com
TiVo - Played by Sara with Tivo customer service.
ACT I
Guy: Oh TiVo how I love you so
TiVo: I love you too, and it’s only costing you $12.95 a month.
Guy: Yea, about that. Umm, it’s just not worth it anymore. I’m sorry.
TiVo: Umm, well do you have an iPod Video?
Guy: Yes, I […]

Invention Would Stop People From Changing Channels Until Advertising Over

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

If a new idea from Philips catches on, the company may not be very popular with TV viewers. Philips suggests adding flags to commercial breaks to stop a viewer from changing channels until the adverts are over.
Of course the real meat of this article is the idea of CHARGING viewers for the ability to fast-forward/change […]

TiVo victorious in DVR patent suit

Saturday, April 15th, 2006

TiVo now has enforced a patent that may open up huge revenue streams for the company.The company has emerged victorious in their patent lawsuit against EchoStar. The jury in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has awarded TiVo US $73 million in damages.
Yes this is a good thing for those of […]

TiVo’s Future May Hinge on Patent Case

Friday, April 7th, 2006

TiVo and Dish have been battling over a key patent that makes digital video recorders work. A TiVo victoryâ??which experts deem likelyâ??would not only resurrect the fledgling company but also encourage a shift in DVR strategies at the major pay TV providers.
This will be an intresting story to keep an eye on…most cable companies are […]