[ad_1] There’s no mention of if or when cable providers might implement the ads, and it’s not clear if the ads will subsidize the cost of service. The early testing suggested you might see the commercials primarily on TiVo Experience 4 devices. Not surprisingly, reactions haven’t been all that positive. Users in the thread that […]
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TiVo tries running pre-roll ads before your recorded shows
[ad_1] TiVo didn’t confirm or deny the test when reached for comment. It told Engadget that it was “dedicated to innovation” in offering control over how you watch, and that it’s “investing in new advertising experiences.” It also claimed that its latest advertising units always let you skip them by hitting “skip,” although it didn’t […]
AT&T reportedly considers offloading its DirecTV satellite unit
[ad_1] AT&T declined to comment. CFO John Stephens previously said that merging DirecTV and Dish would be unlikely “from a regulatory perspective.” While the reasoning for such a move wasn’t available as we wrote this, it’s no secret that DirecTV has been bleeding customers for a while, even in its promising DirecTV Now (changed to […]
Huge leak spoils Huawei’s Mate 30 event
[ad_1] According to Android Headlines, the Huawei Watch GT 2 will come in four color styles and two sizes: 42mm with a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, and 46mm with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display. It appears that the smaller version doesn’t come with a mic, which suggests no LTE either — perhaps this is intended to be […]
Initial Creative Emmy winners include Apple, Netflix and NASA
[ad_1] Other victors were decidedly less conventional. Apple’s take on Carpool Karaoke won as the best short form variety series, while Google’s VR short film Age of Sail picked up three awards for color and design. The Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media award was split evenly between the AI-themed Twitch series Artificial and the Oculus […]
Hulu’s ‘Castle Rock’ season 2 teaser shows the origins of ‘Misery’
[ad_1] The 10-episode season premieres October 23rd and will also feature stars like Tim Robbins (playing a character from The Sun King), Paul Sparks and Yusra Warsama. It’s too soon to say if this will live up to the bar set by the first season, but it’s clear that there are plenty of stories left […]
Samsung’s artistic The Frame TV is currently on sale for $649
[ad_1] As always, The Frame’s appeal revolves around a painting-like design whose zero-gap wall mount, customizable appearance and always-on Art Mode help it feel more at home against your wall. While the 43-inch screen makes this better for apartments and bedrooms than suburban living rooms, it otherwise ticks many of the checkboxes for a modern […]
Apple lands ‘Dads’ documentary from Bryce Dallas Howard
[ad_1] Apple isn’t wasting time with its Ron Howard documentary deal. Variety has learned through sources that Apple used its first-look deal to acquire Dads, a documentary film from Ron’s daughter and fellow director Bryce Dallas Howard. The Apple TV+ production will look at modern fatherhood around the world, with celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Neil […]
‘Limetown’ trailer shows Facebook’s take on the hit podcast
[ad_1] Like the podcast, the series follows American Public Radio journalist Lia Haddock, played by Biel, as she tries to solve the mysterious disappearance of 300 people at a neuroscience research facility in Tennessee. The show’s other stars include the likes of Stanley Tucci, Marlee Matlin, Kelly Jenrette and John Beasley. Facebook Watch hasn’t exactly […]
Apple cancels dark Richard Gere drama ‘Bastards’
[ad_1] Apple was reportedly looking for more “aspirational programming” that focused on the friendship, while Gordon and studio Fox 21 preferred to center on the “darker elements” of the show. The two sides couldn’t find common ground, and Apple was apparently willing to pay a hefty sum to release the project. It hasn’t found another […]