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DISH Network Hopper with Sling Whole-House DVR Review

DISH says, “if it ain’t broke, fix it anyway” with the new Hopper with Sling DVR. (4 out of 4) Jumping for Joy Still have one of DISH Network’s ViP boxes...
Humax DTR-T1010 Review

When we reviewed the Humax DTR-T1000 YouView digital video recorder in August last year it was like discovering a fully stocked bar in the middle of a desert oasis. For...
TiVo Mini Puts Multi-Room DVR and Apps in $99 Box

TiVo has launched a new companion box for its Premiere 4 and Premiere XL4 DVRs that lets you use TiVo and online services in any room of the house. The TiVo...
Pure Avalon 300R Connect Review

Just when we thought YouView was the future of digital TV, Pure has delivered a thoroughly advanced Freeview+ HD TV recorder. It might not have the volume of on-demand programming,...
Fox Sues Dish Over Hopper DVR’s ‘On The Go’ Tech

It might not be a day in the park for Dish Network Hopper DVR users after all. Fox Broadcasting on Thursday requested an injunction against Dish’s new “on the go” feature,...
Flingo, TiVo Partner to Bring Streaming Content to DVR

TiVo is largely thought of as a DVR provider, but the company today boosted the availability of on-demand content thanks to a partnership with Flingo. TiVo has integrated Flingo’s LaunchPad video...
Boxee Announces New Cloud-Based DVR Box

Boxee has announced a new set-top box that offers cloud-based DVR functionality for TV watchers. The new Boxee TV is a departure from the Boxee Box, the app-laden, pointy set-top box...
TiVo Stream Lets You Watch on Your iPad

The new TiVo Stream can stream and transfer shows to iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices. TiVo has announced a new accessory to its DVRs that lets users watch shows on...
TiVo Announces Four-Tuner TiVo Premiere 4

TiVo has announced its new DVR, the consumer-priced four-tuner TiVo Premiere 4. TiVo is introducing a new multi-tuner DVR to its lineup in the form of the TiVo Premiere 4. Like...
DirecTV Nomad Review

You can’t transfer a one-hour program to your client device until at least two hours after it has aired. (6 out of 10) Pros Transfers premium TV programming to portable devices...
PayPal to Offer Shopping to Couch Potatoes With Comcast, TiVo

PayPal, Comcast and TiVo are aiming to give the “home shopping network” a whole new meaning. PayPal, Comcast, and TiVo are aiming to give the “home shopping network” a whole new...
TiVo Files Patent Countersuit Against Cisco

TiVo is firing back at Cisco Systems, filing a countersuit against the DVR seller, days after Cisco sued TiVo over alleged patent infringement. TiVo is firing back at Cisco Systems, filing...
Cisco Sues TiVo Over Failure to License DVR Patents

Cisco Systems this week sued TiVo over what it says is TiVo’s failure to license four of its DVR-related patents. Cisco Systems this week sued TiVo over what it says is...
Tivoli Audio Radio Silenz Review

The Tivoli Audio Radio Silenz offers an articulate flat response, but the company’s debut headphone pair uses noise-cancellation circuitry that doesn’t quite measure up to the competition. (3.5 out of 5)...
Fox Sues DISH Over DVR Commercial-Skipping Feature

Fox filed suit against DISH Network on Thursday, alleging that DISH’s latest DVR commercial-skipping feature was a violation of copyright law. Fox filed suit against DISH Network on Thursday, alleging that...
TiVo Announces TiVo Stream, Plus TiVo for Other TVs

TiVo on Monday announced a pair of secondary set-top boxes for its Premiere DVRs, including TiVo Stream, which will transcode recorded content for use on mobile devices. TiVo on Monday announced...
Comcast Launches X1 DVR Interface, Tips Next-Gen ‘Dayview’

Comcast said Monday that it will soon launch its X1 cloud-based DVR user interface in Boston for Xfinity, and tipped its next-generation “Dayview” UI, which will provide a Metro-inspired look at...
Dish Hopper DVR Now Records Commercial-Free

DISH Network on Thursday did TiVo one better: instead of skipping a 30-second commercial, DISH’s new Hopper DVR now records most shows commercial-free. Dish Network on Thursday did TiVo one better:...
Comcast Preps X1 DVR Launch Amidst Jump in Internet Customers

Comcast reported Wednesday that 37,000 customers dropped video service, offset by 565,000 additional “triple-play” customers, as the company reported a 39 percent jump in profits. Comcast reported Wednesday that 37,000 customers...
TiVo Premiere HD DVR Review

There’s a reason why TiVo users are brand loyal. We take a peek at how the service pairs up with OTA programming. (3.5 out of 4) TiVo+OTA=DVR JOY Breaking up with...