TiVo Releases Update 20.7.2 RC24 On August 22, 2017, TiVo releases update 20.7.2 RC24. When the TiVo Bolt (Series 6) was released, it had a new and more modern look that included new colors and graphics. The new Bolt user interface included a reorganization of the TiVo Central Menu and easier access for managing Video Apps...
Roku has a planned Roku outage on August 23 2017. Some of the Roku features may not be available. Planned Roku Outage On August 23 2017 Some of Roku’s features will not be available on August 23 2017 from 5 – 11 AM PT. It does NOT seem that this planned outage will affect streaming...
Will Netflix Be The King Of Media? Netflix Has Become the King of Media The Current Growth Of Original Content From Netflix Is Mind-Boggling. Netflix spends BILLIONS on original shows and movies, and that number grows each year. Also, the number of Netflix subscribers continues to grow as well. Netflix recently topped 100 Million subscribers. (Update...
Do you think Cord Cutting is real? Are you not sure? Let’s simply look at how the extensive and ongoing media coverage proves that cord cutting is real. Cord Cutting Is Real National news coverage about cord cutters and cord cutting continues. The number of people interested in the cord cutting trend grows. National News...
In yet another win for Netflix, Shonda Rhimes and Shondaland leave ABC for Netflix. Shonda Rhimes And Shondaland Leave ABC For Netflix The award-winning writer and producer Shonda Rhimes agrees to produce shows for Netflix through her Shondaland production company. Shonda Rhimes is responsible for producing and writing popular TV series such as Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How...
The word Cord Cutter is Official. Who is a Cord Cutter? Someone who “cuts the cord” by not paying for traditional cable TV. The Word Cord Cutter is Official The word “cord cutter” is quickly becoming part of our everyday language. As a result, several authoritative sources now acknowledge and define who is a “cord cutter.”...
Disney makes several moves to become “Disney the Streaming Media Giant.” The business of streaming TV shows and movies continues to rapidly shift. On August 8th of 2017, Disney announced several moves to prepare for this shift and proactively stake their future in providing streaming content to consumers. Disney the Streaming Media Giant Disney Streaming...
TiVo continues to move closer to a major interface upgrade. The TiVo Next Generation User Interface – Hydra. Update: TiVo Rollout of a New TiVo Experience Hydra TiVo Next Generation User Interface – Hydra TiVo’s Next Generation User Interface is called “Hydra” and is targeted for the TiVo Bolt, TiVo Roamio, and TiVo Mini models. TiVo’s...
Netflix buys Millarworld superhero comic books. Who is Millarworld Superhero Comic Books? Millarworld comic books includes the stories of characters such as Kick-Ass, Wanted, and Kingsman, and is known for their original superheros, incredible artists, and superior storytelling. Netflix Buys Millarworld Superhero Comic Books This purchase positions Netflix to continue to build on its growing...
Chinese Language Original Series Bardo 擺渡身 is a new Netflix series. (The series Bardo has been renamed to Nowhere Man.) This will be the first Chinese language film created and distributed by Netflix. Chinese Language Original Series Bardo 擺渡身 The Chinese language original series Bardo (Nowhere Man) will be an eight episode thriller about a...
Simple.TV DVR Is Shutting Down The Simple.TV DVR is shutting down and users will longer be able to record or play content using the Simple.TV device. Simple.TV was one of several OTA (Over The Air) DVRs made for cord cutters. An OTA DVR is a DVR that records live broadcast TV signals received through a...
The Game of Thrones series is a worldwide smash success. This popularity has dramatically increased video pirating – stealing the Game of Thrones episodes and reselling them as DVDs or video downloads. The article “Game of Thrones: Winter is coming… and so are the pirates” talks about the Game of Thrones and pirates, pirating, and...
