Next-generation television services specialist TiVo has unveiled the TiVo BOLT, which it claims is the most advanced television-viewing experience available. TiVo BOLT is all about speed, getting viewers to and through their content faster than ever. BOLT allows viewers to skip entire commercial breaks in a single bound at the press of a button. BOLT’s […]
TiVo made some strong suggestions at IBC that it would be launching an ultra-HD service shortly, and for some markets it could be before the end of this month. Rumours suggest that TiVo is close to making a formal announcement which will see a dedicated UHD-suitable set-top box, and would not be waiting for the […]
DVR specialist TiVo reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly revenue, boosted by higher subscriptions. The company’s total subscriptions rose 26 per cent to more than 6 million in the second quarter ended July 31st. The company revenues were up 6 per cent to $99.10 million. TiVo, whose clients include DirecTV, is trying to partner with […]
TiVo used its results announcement to say it was suing South Korean electronics giant Samsung over DVR-related patent infringements. TiVo is basing these latest claims on two relatively new patents. TiVo’s CEO Tom Rogers said: “Today’s action should help address one of the questions regarding the value, breadth and applicability of TiVo’s IP portfolio.” TiVo […]
Gracenote has confirmed the launch of its On Entertainment ‘DVR Extend’ feature for US-based cable and satellite operators. This means that sports fans won’t have to pad their DVR recordings of the Stanley Cup by two hours only to miss the winning goal by a few seconds. The new DVR Extend feature uses a combination […]
Research from IHS Technology indicates that traditional broadcast television viewing is being overtaken by two forces: Personal Video Recorders (PVRs) like Sky+ and online video from services like Netflix and BBC iPlayer. More time than ever before is being shifted from traditional broadcast television to online. UK – Fast adopters of online viewing In the […]
Responding to recent functionality enhancements to Netflix’s UI, Sky has unveiled updates to Sky+HD boxes introducing what it describes as some clever new features which make Sky Movies even better. This, the third software update so far this year, forms part of Sky’s continued commitment to innovating the UK’s biggest connected TV platform, Sky+. With […]
TV Everywhere on unmanaged networks and devices is a real challenge for content security. Smart homes and Internet of Things is about to up the ante again – how are security providers preparing for the next era of content and data protection. Advanced Television gathered three top providers in London. [bitsontherun Pu5NGPp4-hLYU43gg]
UK quad-play operator Virgin Media is launching the Curzon Home Cinema app on its TiVo platform. The on-demand service, curated by Curzon cinemas, gives Virgin Media customers access to a range of independent films at the same time they are released into UK and Ireland cinemas, as well as classic and themed collections handpicked by […]
American consumers have saved more than $500 million (€458m) in energy bills through two years of the voluntary set-top box energy conservation agreement among the pay-TV industry, consumer electronics manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates, according to a new report issued by an independent auditor, D&R International. The Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy […]