Topic: TiVo Inc.

Fox threatens to leave network TV in protest over Aereo lawsuit

A court has sided with Internet TV start-up Aereo over the big networks. Now, Fox threatening to cut its broadcast signals.

Tim Tebow and TiVo: Jets QB gets a new endorsement

Tim Tebow will be the new spokesman for DVR maker TiVo, and 'not just because the name sounds cool.' Tim Tebow will appear in six new commercials for TiVo, starting later this month. 

A roundup of fall TV shows

High-profile personalities on TV abound this fall, including Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin and Dennis Quaid.

Decoder Wire Why did President Obama flub his 'Kiss Cam' moment? (+video)

President Obama failed to kiss his wife when a Kiss Cam focused on the First Couple Monday at a USA basketball exhibition in Washington.   When the Kiss Cam turned its gaze on the couple a second time, the President gave Michelle Obama a big kiss.

Sell in May and go away: Stocks close dismal month

With a disappointing finish on Thursday, the stock market closed what was by some measures its worst month in two years. The Dow closed down 26 points on Thursday to end the month at 12393.

So, where will jobs come from?

Not the government

Data theft: Top 5 most expensive data breaches

Data theft is off to a troubling start this year, with two massive breaches occurring in March and April. Hackers' success in grabbing millions of records at Epsilon and Sony are just the latest example of increasingly sophisticated attempts to steal sensitive personal information. Here's a list of the five most expensive data theft cases in the United States:

Stocks end modestly lower as energy slides

The Dow fell about 3 points, ending a four-day winning streak

Osama bin Laden death may cause stocks to rise

Osama bin Laden death has caused 'exuberance and relief' among investors. The killing of bin Laden, along with strong earnings and a substantial deal in the drug sector, will likely send stocks up.

How to pour a proper cup of English tea

Watch the royal wedding with the satisfaction that you know how to pour your tea.

Royal wedding mystery: In TiVo era, why do Americans want to watch it live?

Restaurants and caterers in the US are putting on live viewing parties early Friday morning, trusting in the power of the royal wedding as a can't-miss communal event.

E-mail breach at Epsilon may prove costly

The Epsilon breach involved millions of addresses at some of America's best-known companies. Some security breaches can cost hundreds of dollars per compromised record.

Patents battle for TiVo, EchoStar moves forward

Patents involving technology in rival set-top boxes are at heart of the companies' suits. EchoStar's suit has been whittled down from four patents to just one.

Holiday gift guide 2010: Gadgets

What would Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa be without some new electronic gadgets? We have three of them for you to consider this holiday season. If you decide to purchase some of these items, perhaps you would consider using the link under the item and help the Monitor at the same time.

Wi-Fi, Hulu, DVR, and the end of the tube as we know it

TV viewers ride a wave of devices into a new era of self-programming.

Hulu Plus to play on Roku, TiVo set-top boxes

Hulu Plus, which launched as an invitation-only service in June, lets people watch current and back episodes from more than 45 shows from ABC, NBC and Fox.

Analyst: Apple to make all-in-one TV

We can expect a full-size, AppleTV with Wi-Fi, memory storage, TiVo, Airport Extreme, and Blu-ray in the next two years, says an analyst.

Lights go out as Earth Hour hits: A threat to the NCAA basketball tournament?

More than 100 countries will turn out the lights on March 27 for Earth Hour, casting normally illuminated icons such as Sydney's Opera House and Beijing's Birds Nest into darkness. But expect the NCAA basketball tournament to stay on TV.

Google TV's challenge: convincing US on convergence

Intel, Google, and Sony have teamed to create a Google TV set-top device, but agreeing on a standard and attracting content are daunting tasks.

Netflix Wii support on the way, joining PS3, Xbox 360, kitchen sink

The leading US video game console will add streaming movies from Netflix to its array of features this spring.

Netflix on PS3? Yep, but not without special disc.

Watch Netflix movies on a PS3 starting in November, but not without popping in a free disc.

A block for those annoying online ads

A new way to only see ads on the sites you support.

YouTube rental challenge: getting off the desk, onto the couch

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Retracing a legendary journey on the History Channel, Coldplay's latest album for free, a new book on cooking schools to entice your inner gourmet, and more.

Yeah, but does it get Netflix?