Tag Archives: TiVo

30% of US Homes Have an Internet Connected Video Device

Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 by MegaZone

I found this surprising at first, but reading the numbers it does make sense. 30% of US households have an Internet connected device capable of handling video for their TV. The most common device is, not too surprisingly, a game … Continue reading →

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FCC CableCARD Self-Install Rules Are In Effect

Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 by MegaZone

So, the new FCC rules for CableCARD, tuning adapters, et al., took effect on Monday. So, where do the cable MSOs fall? Comcast: Checking their website it doesn’t look like anything has changed since last week. There are still FAQs … Continue reading →

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Whither DirecTiVo?

Posted on Friday, August 5, 2011 by MegaZone

A couple of weeks ago I posted about yet more delays for the new DirecTiVo. Today was DirecTV’s 2Q2011 financial call, so I was hoping there might be something relating to TiVo. No such luck. There was no mention of … Continue reading →

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Hybrid TV CEO Robbee Minicola Explains TiVo Australia Maintenance

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2011 by MegaZone

OK, first of all I should say that I can’t prove it is actually the Robbee Minicola, CEO of Hybrid TV Services, but that’s the claim. I do know the comment came from an IP address (192.148.117.103) handled by Telstra … Continue reading →

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Cablevision Begins Offering CableCARD Self-Installs

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by MegaZone

Cablevision has joined Fios and Cox, and beat TWC, in offering CableCARD self-installs to their customers. Picking up a CableCARD from your local Optimum Store and installing it yourself will save you the $34.95 professional installation fee: You can pick-up … Continue reading →

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