TiVo turns the DVR into a Flash-based app platform: "TiVo may have pioneered the home DVR market, but its leading position hasn't helped it stave off competition from cable providers, who have offered bundled services that integrate with their broadcast offerings, and avoid the up-front investment in hardware. The company announced on Tuesday a revamped hardware and software combination that it hopes will help it regain some momentum. The new products feature greater integration with Internet content, increased interactivity, and better support for HDTVs, all run by an interface developed using Adobe Flash..."
Not being a fan of anything really, really overpriced (like any Apple product, any telephone, or anything with the name Adobe on it), I'm not sure this is the consumer's friend, but the idea, like many from TiVo, is terrific. Ok. Looking for something political now.
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