Category Archives: DVR

Time Warner Cable deploys OpenCable STBs

Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2007 by MegaZone

The collection of standards formerly known as the OpenCable Application Platform, or OCAP, and now known simply as the OpenCable Platform, has long been at the center of a war between the cable industry and the consumer electronics industry. And … Continue reading →

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Seven Network launches 7HD in Australia

Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2007 by MegaZone

Seven Network, who will be bringing a TiVo HD-based DVR to Australia in early 2008, has ‘blitzed’ the competition by launching the high-definition ’7HD’ network six weeks ahead of the previously announced December date. “This is the first salvo from … Continue reading →

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TiVo HD lifetime transfer offer good on retail units

Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 by MegaZone

While the $199 TiVo lifetime transfer seemed to be limited to units purchased directly from TiVo, based on the conditions, it seems units purchased elsewhere are eligible. WeaKnees reported that units purchased from them are eligible, and Lou Jacob of … Continue reading →

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PlayTeeVee adds gamer tags – or rather a ‘TeeVeeTag’

Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 by MegaZone

PlayTeeVee, the company which brings free game to TiVo, has added gamer tags to their application, which they (of course) call the ‘TeeVeeTag’. They also managed to start a blog when I wasn’t looking. They dropped this press release to … Continue reading →

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TiVo funds the Smart Television Alliance

Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 by MegaZone

The Smart Television Alliance is a new group formed by a number of non-profits to promote quality television content for children. STA is being created under the leadership of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest professional organization with 3.2 … Continue reading →

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