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TiVo rolls out paused TV targeted ads
slashgear.com - 12/10/2008
TiVo rolls out paused TV targeted ads
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TiVo rolled out a rather interesting aspect to their advertising plan today. In fact, it involves including ads on the Pause Menu. Yes, now even when your show is paused, you will still be bombarded with advertising. This new advertising will allow people to buy text spots that will be ...
TiVo Spam Machine Revs Engines
zatznotfunny.com - 12/9/2008
TiVo Spam Machine Revs Engines
— zatznotfunny.com — In case the TiVo Central banners , Now Playing List banners , Music & Photos menu banners... , banners after recordings , and commercial button overlays weren’t enough, TiVo’s now pitching ads that render while programming is paused ... (more) TiVo Spam Machine Revs Engines

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tivo.com - 12/8/2008
Netflix on TiVo
— tivo.com — Don't have a TiVo DVR? Get a great deal now! Netflix on TiVo is only one of... many reasons to get a TiVo DVR! You can also watch all your favorite cable programs whenever you want. Plus, get over 40,000 movies and TV shows, listen to over 5 million ... (more) Netflix on TiVo

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Netflix Arrives on TiVo Today
zatznotfunny.com - 12/8/2008
Netflix Arrives on TiVo Today
— zatznotfunny.com — Hot on the heels of a system software update , and as promised , TiVo Series 3,... HD, and HD XL subscribers who also partake in an unlimited Netflix plan will be able to stream a wide variety of video content at no additional cost: This morning ... (more) Netflix Arrives on TiVo Today

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