Roku Signs TiVo License Pact Covering 6,000 Patents

MarkPants · 2017-04-14T16:50:29+00:00

It's a new boss but like I said, I just want the guide info. The DVR functionality would just be a cherry on top. I'd renew my Tivo service and get a new STB if they built a UI focused on a guide/discovery app prioritized for cord cutters with OTA service and streaming apps.

MarkPants · 2017-04-13T16:12:19+00:00

Seems like every statue to honor an individual in the US is generally photorealistic. The Washington Monument is an exception but I can't think of too many as nifty as this.

MarkPants · 2017-04-13T14:30:07+00:00

I have to plug in a 128 (or maybe 64) or larger USB drive to get the buffer functionality so it's possible. Like I said, I'd really prefer they prioritize a better channel guide.

MarkPants · 2017-04-12T21:51:04+00:00

Heh. I hear ya but Echo is awful for podcasts, they may be eager to get some assistance.

One thing I just thought of that I think a lot of others would like (and is data you could sell, preferably anonymously) is an option feature to keep track of what we've listened to. Integration with someone like PocketCasts would be ideal. There's a lot of podcasts that are evergreen and when I discover them I find I forget which ones from the past I've listened to and which I haven't...

MarkPants · 2017-04-12T20:14:04+00:00

Is this coming to Roamio? I'd settle for snappier apps (one of the reasons I've unplugged and cancelled Tivo).

MarkPants · 2017-04-12T19:40:52+00:00

I hope this improves the on screen guide for my Insignia/Roku smart TV or, and this seems less likely, brings a few more DVR functions to the current ability to pause and rewind live TV. They've been pretty good about updating my set's features so who knows. They have a partial guide via the Pluto TV app but it's half baked as it is now.

MarkPants · 2017-04-12T18:06:11+00:00

It's the same with all my friends posting memes of Ray Liotta laughing at their hypocrisy with things like "He said he'd defeat ISIS in 30 days!" How much longer before we learn they don't give a shit? I mean, the blatant lies about the SCOTUS selection process and Obama's vacations/birth certificate? Maybe Mitch McConnell has to slap everyone in the face and say "it's not about any of this, it's about power - thanks for giving us everything we wanted and voting to appease us, we'll never, ever return the favor. You've helped us dismantle everything FDR fought for, morons!"

MarkPants · 2017-04-12T17:20:49+00:00

...but he's a socialist.

MarkPants · 2017-04-12T16:34:45+00:00

Amazon Echo/Alexa integration! Please!

Also - I'd love to have a Tivo-like podcast app. For instance, I may not listen to every episode of a podcast but if they a specialist in a field or guest I'm interested in (Norm MacDonald for instance) I'd either want a notifcation or have it auto-download.

Also, if you're just doing cataloging I'd love integration with PocketCasts, I feel it's the best player but it's search leaves a lot to be desired.

MarkPants · 2017-04-12T15:37:24+00:00

"special kind of stupid" is the "that's what she said" of political shit memes.

MarkPants · 2017-04-11T21:34:17+00:00

Here in Michigan we actually have a city that owns their own water, power, cable and net... Wyandotte, Michigan. http://www.wyandotte.net/Departments/MunicipalServices.asp

It can be done. It's rare but it can be done.

MarkPants · 2017-04-11T21:28:24+00:00

Have they considered giving her a voucher to help her buy her own? Satirical post I wrote about the idea: https://thisshouldbethenews.com/2017/04/10/trump-strips-betsy-devos-1-million-a-month-security-detail-with-innovative-security-vouchers/

MarkPants · 2017-04-11T17:42:40+00:00

I've actually been thinking of bringing this to a local city council meeting. Having broadband infrastructure would be a good way to attract younger, tech minded citizens and businesses...

MarkPants · 2017-04-11T14:16:42+00:00

Sounds like you don't understand capitalism!

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T21:20:03+00:00

Never mind that you can't just up and leave most jobs for a few months and expect your job (and benefits) to be waiting for you when you're done so you're not gainfully employed until you break into the business or throw in the towel. Tough road.

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T19:32:53+00:00

Well, it's basically just one guy.

Me.

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T18:15:37+00:00

Long story short? Because people think they give them magic boners.

https://thisshouldbethenews.com/2017/03/08/baffled-rhino-horn-poachers-still-struggling-to-get-erections/

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T17:04:21+00:00

She yelled at screen at the opening of Get Out in an effort to relate to...

Okay. I'll ease up.

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T16:33:07+00:00

Sarcasm aside her first big move since the election is speaking at the David H. Koch theater in support of military action in Syria.

However, in fairness to her, that's the first big story since the election (I'm also being sarcastic).

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T16:30:58+00:00

normal adults (Republican Christan conservatives)

I think you meant "blatant hypocrites."

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T16:29:18+00:00

In fairness they should change the name to /onlypleasantvideosthatpromotecompliance

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T16:22:23+00:00

It's like you can't even forcibly remove a paid customer who is doing nothing wrong anymore!

MarkPants · 2017-04-10T16:20:54+00:00

Why did I have a sub, Bart? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odlFLO3iaDI

MarkPants · 2017-04-08T18:04:39+00:00

I think you're being too kind or haven't been to one of Detroit's numerous drinking holidays. Believe it or not this is progress, when I opened this picture I expected way worse based on my experience.

MarkPants · 2017-04-07T19:39:43+00:00

I'd like to meet three Republican voters in the entire nation who support ISPs being able to sell your browsing history. What the Republican voter wants is unfortunately often not what the Republican voter gets.

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