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TiVo introduced the next generation TiVo devices but also improved on their iconic peanut-shaped remote.  The new remote not only maintains the classic TiVo look but features a slide out keyboard, just like a smartphone.  The remote looks amazing and will be offered as an upgrade to the new TiVo… Continue Reading »

Welcome to another Who’s on Crack where we look back with all the power of hindsight and use it have some fun at companys that hit it just off the mark.  This week we’ll look at: TiVo plans to rewind themselves Droid Does (not) More free Kindles We’ll all stop… Continue Reading »

On March 2, 2010, TiVo will be holding an event in New York City presumably regarding some new innovating technology.  The flyer they have sent around includes the phrase “Inventing The DVR Was Just A Warmup.”  For TiVO DVR enthusiasts, this is definitely exciting news.  So far rumors of an… Continue Reading »

TiVo has reduced prices on their HD and HD XL units by up to $100 for the holidays.  TiVo revolutionized DVR functionality and continues to drive services forward with integration with companies like Netflix, Amazon and BLOCKBUSTER allowing users to stream movies, even in HD, to their home TVs.  It… Continue Reading »

I see stuff in the tech world that drives me crazy.  From products that should never have left the bar napkin to marketing schemes that should have stayed in the men’s room, here is what caught my eye this week: Video Eyewear- more than just a geek look Roku leaves… Continue Reading »

TiVo and RIM are releasing a TiVo app today.  What does the app do?  It lets you schedule recordings from your BlackBerry and your TiVo will do the rest.  We’ve got screenshots after the break.  The TiVo BlackBerry app will let you go through categories and television show information like… Continue Reading »

TiVo has won a suit it filed against Dish Network and now the satellite TV giant must pay up to the tune of $200 million.  The original suit was filed back in 2004 when TiVo sued EchoStar, which is now part of Dish Network, for a patent violation involving DVR… Continue Reading »

i.TV is an app in the App Store that deals with all television media.  The app has tons of features as it can tell you which programs are on when, rate programs and obtain reviews.  i.TV lets you check out local movies, purchase tickets, has YouTube support and even has… Continue Reading »

Summer is in full swing as are the companies making moves that make Katherine Heigl movies look good.  This week: the world went nuts without twitter, the spammers are back, Google goes offline, and the future of television. Continue Reading »

Thought having Season Pass recording, direct Amazon movie downloads, and Netflix Watch Instantly was enough for TiVo?  Think again.  Starting August 5, 2009, TiVo will be offering over 100 free podcast channels, including content from networks such as G4, FOX, and CBS.  Beyond these channels, independent video podcast providers can… Continue Reading »