Tivo Exits the Hardware Business

[teachsac]

To that end, the company known for its easy-to-use UI and quirky mascot has been partnering with pay-TV providers and sticking its DVR software in provider’s set top boxes. The latest announcement, a prototype networked DVR called nDVR, won’t be available in stores and instead will be offered through your cable subscription. The service stores recorded shows in the cloud. That recorded content will likely be available through the cable provider’s DVR, mobile devices, and a Roku app.

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2014/01/tivo-lays-hardware-design-team-gets-ready-exit-hardware/

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[navychop]

THAT happened faster than I expected. But we all saw it coming.

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[navychop]

I wonder what this will do to the prices of the boxes in the field.

Meanwhile, corks are popping at Channel Master!

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[mike123abc]

WOW the romeo is the end... Well I suppose they could have 3rd parties design future boxes, but still it is a major blow to the industry.

 

[Mike]

Update: Tivo says it will continue to use third-party designers for hardware going forward. The article has been updated to reflect this fact.

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[gadgtfreek]

Thats at aleast good to know. I really like the roamio, so Ill he holding on to it for sure.