TiVo And Intel Work Together On Digital Home Initiatives
New Application Will Give Television Viewers More Control and Choice When it Comes to Their Favorite Entertainment
TiVo Inc., creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders, announced that it is working with Intel to develop functionality in a TiVo application that will enable it to work with Intel Viiv technology to pave the way for a dramatic change in the way entertainment is consumed at home or on the go .
This new application will further extend TiVo's groundbreaking TiVoToGo™ features. It will allow existing TiVo subscribers to securely transfer their favorite television programs from their TiVo® Series2™ DVR to an Intel Viiv technology based PC using only the remote control. The application will also allow any content downloaded from a TiVo DVR to an Intel Viiv technology enabled device to be securely played back on certain compliant media adapters, which will be supported in a future planned release of the application. This application will be available in the first half of next year.
"Combining Intel's breakthrough technology with TiVo's award-winning user experience will give consumers more of the control they are looking for," said Tom Rogers , CEO, TiVo Inc. "When it comes to digital entertainment in the living room and beyond, consumers deserve the ease of use they've come to expect from TiVo. We're thrilled to be working on this important initiative with Intel."
"We are excited to be working with TiVo on the application for the Intel Viiv technology platform," said Kevin Corbett , vice president and general manager, Content Services Group, Intel Digital Home Group. "Together with companies like TiVo, Intel is working to bring powerful new connected entertainment experiences to the home where consumers can more easily personalize, manage and enjoy their entertainment experience with Intel Viiv technology."
"Today's announcement with Intel is another example of our commitment to continually enhance and update our service and extend the TiVo experience throughout the home," said Jim Denney , Vice President of Product Marketing at TiVo. "This new application will allow our users to control their favorite TiVo recordings even more easily so they can watch what they want, where they want."
About TiVo Inc.
Founded in 1997, TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO) pioneered a brand new category of products with the development of the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers, TiVo has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers as providing a superior television experience. Through agreements with leading satellite and cable providers, TiVo also integrates its full set of DVR service features into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease of use, with such features as Season Pass™ recordings and WishList® searches, has elevated its popularity among consumers and has created a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued investment in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way consumers watch and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal point of the digital living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing new forms of content on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music and photos. With innovative features such as, TiVoToGo™ and online scheduling, TiVo is expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV your way." The TiVo® service is also at the forefront of providing innovative marketing solutions for the television industry, including a unique platform for advertisers and audience measurement research. The company is based in Alviso, Calif.
