Daily Archives: Wednesday, June 20, 2007

BD+ now available for Blu-ray – and BD leads HD DVD 5:1

Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 by MegaZone

Love it or hate it (I hate it, for the record), DRM is a factor in the content market. Studios have been reluctant to release their content without some form of DRM. That armor is starting to show some cracks, … Continue reading →

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Ever wonder how TiVo recruits and hires?

Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 by MegaZone

Troy on TiVo spotted an interview with William Uranga, Staffing Director for TiVo. It is an interesting peek into how TiVo handles their recruiting and hiring, and how that has evolved over the years. (I think my job offer got … Continue reading →

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New TiVoCast Content – Cranky Geeks & Players Network

Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 by MegaZone

TiVo has added two more subscription options to TiVoCast – Cranky Geeks and Players Network. It looks like Players network went up a few weeks ago, but Cranky Geeks hasn’t shown up on the web yet – but it should … Continue reading →

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Not a good month for HD DVD

Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 by MegaZone

Things seem to be piling up against HD DVD. A couple of things today. Starz Home Entertainment, formerly known as Anchor Bay Entertainment, announced that they’re going with Blu-ray Disc. SHE has a great catalogue of titles, including classics like … Continue reading →

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