Report: New TiVo DVR Might Be On The Way
Fans of one of the inventors of time-shifting DVR technology, TiVo, might be pleased to know that its set-top box plans continue to evolve. A recent FCC filing indicates the company appears to be readying the launch of a next-generation unit, which is apparently called…
TiVo BOLT OTA DVR For Cord Cutters Hits Stores Friday
TiVo introduced an new version of the TiVo Bolt set-top box, called the TiVo BOLT OTA for use with connected over-the-air antennas. The TiVo BOLT OTA is a premium, 4K Ultra High Definition capable DVR/media player intended for use with over-the-air broadcast TV antennas and…
Alexa Voice-Powered Video Skill Comes To DirecTV Genie Boxes
DirecTV is joining TiVo and rival satcaster Dish in adding compatibility with the Amazon Alexa voice skill in select satellite set-up boxes. Although the capability was originally announced back in March, DirecTV becomes the latest to add the capability to equipment in the field. Both…
TiVo DVRs Get `Alexa Skill’ For Voice Control
Owners of TiVo’s BOLT, Roamio and Premiere DVRs will find their devices can be upgraded beginning this week to include a “TiVo skill” supporting Amazon Alexa AI voice control through a connection with an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Spot or Echo Plus…
Roku Licenses TiVo Patents For Future Enhancements
Roku just upgraded the firmware in its media player and Roku TV operating system to monitor what users watch on live TV to help make meaningful recommendations for over-the-top (OTT) streaming programs, but a new patent licensing agreement with TiVO revealed Wednesday indicates even…
Vizio Adds Google Home Control To SmartCast Products
One week after announcing it had updated the SmartCast platform powered by Google’s Chromecast, TV/video display maker Vizio said that its SmartCast enabled products are now compatible with Google Home, Google’s new voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Vizio SmartCast TVs have Chromecast…
Philips PVRs ‘Powered By TiVo’ Planned For Fall
The Philips and TiVo brands will be reunited this Fall on a line of Personal Video Recorders (PVRs) designed for use by consumers looking to avoid pricey cable or satellite TV subscription services. An executive with P&F USA, which licenses the Philips brand for…
TiVo Unveils 3 TB Bolt+ OTT 4K/HDR Cable DVR
TiVo officially unveiled the latest edition of its Bolt set-top box, just in time for this week’s CEDIA Expo 2016 in Dallas. Called the Bolt+ (available starting Sept. 15, 2016 at a $499 suggested retail), the latest set-top DVR with up to 4K over-the-top streaming…
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