Monthly Archives: September 2006

New technology could end DVD format war

Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 by MegaZone

The format war around next-generation DVDs may be over before it has begun, thanks to a breakthrough from a British media technology company. Basically they’ve developed a way to produce multi-layer discs less expensively with higher yields.

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Looks like TiVo may get some new competition

Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 by MegaZone

In the early days of DVRs the two big players were TiVo and ReplayTV. A little while later Moxi popped up, promising all kinds of features. But then Moxi’s management changed, they were purchased by Digeo, and they’ve spent the … Continue reading →

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TVWeek.com interviews TiVo’s Jim Denney

Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2006 by MegaZone

Jim Denney, VP of product marketing for TiVo, talked with TelevisionWeek Senior Reporter James Hibberd about the new box’s features and why somebody should buy a DVR when cable companies give them away for free. An edited transcript of the … Continue reading →