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What Color Is TiVo’s Hat?

Dave Zatz — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:56:27 +0000

What Color Is TiVo’s Hat? originally appeared on Zatz Not Funny!

As fallout over DISH Network’s new Auto Hop commercial skip feature expands, TiVo has injected themselves into the conversation. From the New York Times: TiVo has taken the same approach, promoting ways to serve ads to viewers even as they’re fast-forwarding through them. “We’ve gone from being a black hat to being more of a [...]

One Cable To Rule Them All?

Dave Zatz — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:34:57 +0000

One Cable To Rule Them All? originally appeared on Zatz Not Funny!

The Unwired has taken a quick look at the Innergie Magic Cable Trio (~$20) and concludes that it’s ”a little bit pricy but definitely a recommended accessory for travelers.” And, from the description, I might have to concur… as these days the bulk my mobile syncing and power cable needs would be covered by Innergie’s USB-to- Apple Dock [...]

TiVo Spring Update Arrives, Fall Update Teased

Dave Zatz — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:42:17 +0000

TiVo Spring Update Arrives, Fall Update Teased originally appeared on Zatz Not Funny!

As promised, TiVo’s Spring Update has arrived — and, with it, are refreshed Netflix and YouTube apps in addition to the ability to access parental controls from the HD UI. Having had the Premiere-only software about a week, thus far, I’d say it’s a mixed bag. The HD UI remain incomplete and while the new [...]

DISH Removes Commercials, Comcast Banks On Them

Dave Zatz — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:04:34 +0000

DISH Removes Commercials, Comcast Banks On Them originally appeared on Zatz Not Funny!

DISH Network continues to tempt fate (and the studio empire) given the introduction of automatic commercial skipping via their Hopper DVR and Joey extenders. If you recall, this new and highly regarded whole home solution features “Primetime Anytime” which records local prime time television programming (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC) and retains this content 8 days. [...]

iPad 2 Pricing Hits All Time Low

Dave Zatz — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:24:17 +0000

iPad 2 Pricing Hits All Time Low originally appeared on Zatz Not Funny!

The second best 10″ tablet on the planet has just dropped in price… assuming you’re OK with refurbished hardware. The iPad 2 is now available starting at a low of $319, shipped free, direct from Apple. Unlike many remanufactured products, Apple provides a full-on warranty (of 1 year) and even replaces both the battery and rear [...]

New AT&T Service Goes BYOB – Bring Your Own Broadband

Mari Silbey — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:40:10 +0000

New AT&T Service Goes BYOB – Bring Your Own Broadband originally appeared on Zatz Not Funny!

AT&T is launching a nationwide home security and automation service this summer, piggybacking on efforts by its ISP brethren to sell new revenue-generating broadband services. But there’s a twist. AT&T isn’t requiring subscribers to use its wireless broadband network. Instead, customers can access the AT&T Digital Life applications using any wireless carrier’s service. The AT&T [...]

Microsoft Tests Subsidized Xbox Hardware ($99)

Dave Zatz — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:28:28 +0000

Microsoft Tests Subsidized Xbox Hardware ($99) originally appeared on Zatz Not Funny!

In a page out of the mobile industry’s playbook, Microsoft is testing a subsidized Xbox bundle via their branded storefronts. Instead of paying $300 up front for a 4GB Xbox 360 console with Kinect, and potential $60 annual service fee covering online services, this dealio requires only a $99 investment… followed by $15/month for the duration [...]