Alexa’s ability to control DVRs is going to improve in the near future. Amazon announced today that it’s updated its Video Skill API so that Alexa can now start recordings, launch an app, or carry out playback commands. Multiple set-top box makers already have Alexa skills, including Dish, Verizon, TiVo, and DirecTV. They’ll be updating their skills, Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Alexa can now set DVR recordings
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Nuvyyo’s Tablo Live Stick and Tablo Droid software DVR promise to help consumers escape the clutches of cable
Hard core cord-cutters and those looking join their ranks will be happy to hear about the latest products in Nuvyyo’s Tablo line. The Canadian manufacturer announced two new offerings at CES on Wednesday, plus a cloud-DVR proof-of-concept that will make it easier to slash the cost of TV entertainment.Install the $99 Tablo Live ‘Antenna anywhere’ Stick wherever … [Read more...] about Nuvyyo’s Tablo Live Stick and Tablo Droid software DVR promise to help consumers escape the clutches of cable
Why the DVR just won’t die
Sometimes I like to imagine a future where DVR doesn’t exist. Instead of wrangling with scheduling conflicts and storage limits, people should just be able to watch what they want on demand, preferably with no commercials. In other words, all TV should be more like Netflix and Amazon Prime.But as television moves online in the form of streaming TV bundles, DVR remains a … [Read more...] about Why the DVR just won’t die
YouTube launches streaming TV service with 40 channels and unlimited cloud DVR storage
If you’ve been on the fence over cutting the cord, YouTube might have just given you a reason to jump over. The Google-owned company has announced a new live and on-demand video service, but it's only available in limited markets for now.Dubbed YouTube TV, the $35-per-month service offers access to around 40 TV networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and ESPN. It also … [Read more...] about YouTube launches streaming TV service with 40 channels and unlimited cloud DVR storage
Sling TV expands its Cloud DVR ‘First Look’ to Apple TV
Sling TV is adding more devices to its 'First Look' for the new Cloud DVR feature. Sling TV subscribers with an Apple TV can now try the beta service for $5 per month, which gets you 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage.Cloud DVR first showed up as an invite-only beta last December on Roku devices and select Smart TVs. At the time our general impression was that it was a nice feature, … [Read more...] about Sling TV expands its Cloud DVR ‘First Look’ to Apple TV
TiVo is developing a new set-top box user interface that can also run on top of Android
You might still think of TiVo as a DVR company, but this year a different strategy is starting to emerge. TiVo didn’t bring any consumer hardware to CES 2017; instead, the company showed off a brand-new TiVo interface—first announced last September—that tries to predict what you might watch based on past viewing patterns.That new interface should become … [Read more...] about TiVo is developing a new set-top box user interface that can also run on top of Android
TiVo Roamio DVRs Stream Live Content To IPhones And IPads
TiVo is a leading television server and manufacturer of digital video recorders. Today an announcement was made from this creative firm regarding the streaming of live TV on its Roamio Pro and Plus. Up until this moment in time, the experience of television was confined to the set top boxes fixed in residential areas everywhere. But with TiVo a whole new level of selection, … [Read more...] about TiVo Roamio DVRs Stream Live Content To IPhones And IPads
Amazon To Build TV Set-top Box For Interent Video Streaming
Is Amazon really going to release its own TV set-top box for video streaming on internet. Answer is a big YES. The e-commerce giant is again on its feet to go ahead of its competitors. But this time it is for TV manufacturers. Amazon already build Kindle for electronic books. Now Amazon is planning to develop its own TV set-top box, according to Bloomberg Businessweek, for … [Read more...] about Amazon To Build TV Set-top Box For Interent Video Streaming
Boxee Acquired By Samsung, Discontinuing Beta Cloud DVR On July 10
It is now confirmed that Samsung has acquired streaming start up Boxee on this Wednesday. This acquisition deal is reportedly done in $30M. But a Samsung spokeswoman confirmed only the acquisition and not the amount of it. In a statement to The New York Times, spokesperson said, “Samsung has acquired key talent and assets from Boxee. This will help us continue to improve … [Read more...] about Boxee Acquired By Samsung, Discontinuing Beta Cloud DVR On July 10
Nuvola TV-U1 Adds Broadcast 4K Upscaling To 4K NP-1 Set Top Box
There are a few devices on the market today that will get you 4K programming if you have a 4K television in your home. One of those devices comes from a company called Nuvola and is known as the NP-1. The set top box is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra chipset and has 2GB of RAM. It also has 16GB of internal storage. Get the Free Tracker App to find a Nintendo Switch in Stock … [Read more...] about Nuvola TV-U1 Adds Broadcast 4K Upscaling To 4K NP-1 Set Top Box