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WIND-Hellas launches Cloud Recordings with Zappware

WIND Hellas has announced the launch of its cloud-based recording service. This Android TV solution is built and operated by Zappware as a turnkey service. “As we keep on innovating in the Greek market, we have now rolled out our Cloud Recording function to all WIND VISION users. The feature that I particularly like is […]

November 27, 2019

TiVo expanding entertainment options

TiVo is set to expand the functionality of its TiVo+ platform which launched last month. “There is an opportunity to expand the base of consumers using the TiVo experience, and then to generate income from their engagement with real‐time/live TV, subscription video on demand services and the emerging digital entertainment channels and shows,” CEO Dave […]

November 11, 2019By Chris Forrester

IDC: Consumer tech-spend $1.7 trillion this year

Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach $1.69 trillion (€1.53tn) in 2019, an increase of 5.3 per cent over 2018. According to the latest Worldwide Semiannual Connected Consumer Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC), consumer purchases of traditional and emerging technologies will remain strong over the 2019-2023 forecast period, reaching $2.06 trillion in […]

October 14, 2019

Research: Sneaky fees ramp up cable bills

Among all the sneaky, add-on fees that plague American consumers these days, none are more common than those lurking in their cable bills, according to the consumers advice body Consumer Reports (CR). As documented in the CR Cable Bill Report 2019, 69 per cent of Americans who

October 3, 2019

Confusion over new Court victory for TiVo

TiVo won another important patent victory over Comcast in a New York court on October 2nd. However, there is confusion over comments – and promises – made in the court. The verdict, made by the US District Court of the Southern District of New York (and concerning patent ref: 8,122,034 and which discloses technology related […]

October 2, 2019By Chris Forrester

TiVo+ and TiVo EDGE unveiled

Entertainment technology and audience insights specialist TiVo has revealed TiVo+, its new video network and TiVo EDGE, which it describes as its most advanced device ever for home entertainment viewing. “Today people face confusion and overwhelming choice when it comes to home entertainment – US households have an average of 7.2 entertainment subscriptions, and that’s […]

October 2, 2019

Liberty Latin America selects TiVo

TiVo has announced that Liberty Latin America, a telco operating in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, has selected TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform to bring cutting-edge innovations to its customers in Puerto Rico. Over time, Liberty Latin America also plans to launch TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform in other markets across Latin America. TiVo’s Next-Gen […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Midco chooses TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform

TiVo has announced that Midco, a US regional cable provider, has selected TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform to give its subscribers a superior entertainment discovery experience. In business for nearly 90 years, Midco has long been a cable, television and telecommunications provider, serving customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Kansas. Midco will utilise the […]

July 30, 2019

TiVo extends agreement with Shaw

Shaw Communications has entered into a multi-year extension of its agreement for TiVo’s i-Guide and its intellectual property (IP) licence, and expanded its Rovi patent portfolio IP licence to also cover the TiVo patent portfolio. Shaw Communications is a leading Canadian connectivity company. “Extending our agreement with Shaw Communications underscores the benefits of TiVo’s advanced […]

July 10, 2019

Weather Channel’s Shull named TiVo CEO

Dave Shull has been named as TiVo’s new President/CEO. Ragu Rau who has been in the CEO’s chair as temporary chief executive takes on the role as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Shull comes to TiVo from The Weather Channel and has also held senior positions at Dish Network. TiVo used the occasion […]

May 31, 2019By Chris Forrester