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TiVoToGo DRM Cracked

As usual, someone has found a way around DRM and this time it's for TivoToGo. This really can't be too pleasing to TiVo since they've spent alot of energy working on their relationships with the networks trying to find creative ways for customers to view commercials even though that goes against why alot of us own TiVo's to begin with. The only time I like to watch commercials is during the Super Bowl. Other than that, not at all.

TiVo Lovers has the full story. There's even a Wiki

[via PVR Wire]

Finally, a new DirecTV HD DVR!

And you thought it was only a myth! DirecTV has finally shipped, albeit a few, HR20-700 HD DVRs. Earl Bonovich at DBSTalk.com was able to get his hands on one and has been gracious enough to give us an in-depth hand-on review. Enjoy!

Technorati Tags: dvr, hdtv, high definition, directv, tivo

Product Review: Engadget's hands-on with the new TiVo Dual Tuner Standalone Series 2

I think this box is at least a year late, maybe more but you decide...

 

 

 

 

[via engadget]

[photo via Zatz Not Funny]

Technorati Tags: engadget, series 2, dual tuner, tivo

TiVo Does Mobile Scheduling via Cell Phones

TiVo announced a partnership today with Verizon Wireless that will allow subscribers to schedule TiVo recordings from their "Get it Now" equipped cell phone. The service will go live this summer. According to Engadget, Zatz Not Funny and others,the service is expected to cost $5.00 per month with Verizon to have an exclusive for 60 days before it's offered to other carriers.

TiVo Press Release:

03/07/2006

VERIZON WIRELESS, TIVO PARTNER TO TAKE TIVO TO MOBILE PHONES

TiVo Subscribers Will Be Able To Schedule Recordings "On the Go" Exclusively from Verizon Wireless Mobile Handsets

Alviso, CA. — March 7, 2006 — TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVR), and Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's most reliable network, announced today an agreement that will allow Verizon Wireless to debut TiVo Mobile, a new downloadable application that lets TiVo® service subscribers schedule recordings on their TiVo device directly from their Get It Now equipped Verizon Wireless handset.

"This arrangement will allow the growing base of TiVo subscribers to integrate control of their TV life with the most widespread piece of consumer electronics, the wireless phone," said Tom Rogers, CEO of TiVo.

TiVo Mobile is a new innovation that will allow TiVo subscribers to schedule DVR recordings and access related entertainment information from the convenience of their mobile handsets. Viewers will be able to schedule recordings on the go via the same user interface that makes TiVo the best-in-class DVR experience.

Starting in summer 2006, in an exclusive arrangement with Verizon Wireless, users will be able to download the application from the Verizon Wireless Get It Now suite of services onto applicable handsets. Verizon Wireless and TiVo will also collaborate on a joint marketing campaign to promote availability of the new TiVo Mobile feature.

"TiVo Mobile will add yet another unique benefit to the Verizon Wireless Get It Now service by allowing our subscribers to be the first mobile users anywhere to schedule television recordings on TiVo using their mobile handset," said John Stratton, Verizon Wireless chief marketing officer. "As a powerful consumer entertainment brand, TiVo has the ability to help us attract consumers who value the leading multimedia capabilities Verizon Wireless offers."

Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.

TiVo Press Release: TiVo KidZone

The New TiVo ^® KidZone Gives Parents Powerful Combination of Expert Guidance with Unprecedented Control

Help Parents Choose What Television Programming is Right for their Children

Two largest Children's Media Groups, Common Sense Media and
Parents Television Council, Support New Initiative

Read Full Press Release

More from TiVo about KidZone

I agree with Thomas Hawk, it's too bad that DirecTV
will not offer this for their TiVo series 2 customers. 

 

TiVo Hack: Skipping the commercials

I guess I'm a little late to the TiVo commercial hack party but in case you were as unaware as I, here you go...

Skipping the commercials on TiVo

So here it is:

1. Play a previously recorded program
2. Press Select
3. Press Play
4. Press Select
5. Press 3
6. Press 0
7. Press Select.

That's it! Now use the small button with the right-hand arrow, located beneath the fast-forward button, to skip those nasty commercials, pushing it once for every 30 seconds you want to jump ahead.

[Thanks PVRWIRE]

How-to: Stream music through your TiVo

Don't know how I missed this earlier in the week but Engadget has a great How-to on using your TiVo Series 2 receiver to stream music. I haven't tried this one yet but have a read and let me know how it works out for you. Full Story - How-to: Stream music through your TiVo

[via Engadget]