Is Seven Media Set To Dump Tivo?
Speculation is mounting that Seven Media are considering dumping their Tivo set top box after poor sales and the refusal of retailers like JB Hi Fi to stock the $699 offering which at this stage will only record free to air TV.

Shop Direct From Your TV Via TiVo
Seven Media will be able to take advantage of new software developed by TiVo that enables consumers to purchase products through their TV sets, using the TiVo remote control. They will also be able to promote products on a TV show and then offer it for sale on the TiVo PVR.

Bose Upgrade Overpriced Under Specked Home Theatre Systems
Bose whose home theatre kits are massively over priced and lacking in features such as Ethernet and wireless connectivity as well as a provision for an iPod has finally taken steps to add new features such as additional HDMI and 1080p up scaling.

Another HD Set Top Box Hits The Market
TEAC?s HDB841 HD set top box not only delivers high-quality, crystal clear video images through its HDMI connection but high quality digital audio sound as well, according to the manufacturer.

New PVR Takes On TiVo And Foxtel iQ HD
A new personal video recorder (PVR) that allows users to record both free to air TV and Foxtel in high definition has been launched by the Digital Products Group the maker of the Beyonwiz PVR.

New HD TiVo Offically Launched
Seven Media has officially rolled out a dual tuner HD TiVo in Australia in an effort to take on the Foxtel pay TV subscription service. The new TiVo PVR will be available for a one off fee of $699. No installation fees or monthly fees are charged and all a consumer has to do claim Seven executives is plug the device into a broadband connection.

New Panasonic Blu ray Home Theatre Kit Soon
Panasonic who are set to roll out a brand new range of plasma TV's at the end of May up against a determined Samsung is also set to take the Korean CE giant on in the home theatre market with their first home theater in a box system which comes an with integrated Blu-ray player.

UK Government Hands Out Free Sat TV
The UK government is planning to give free satellite TV to anyone who wants it over the next few years. Freesat, a joint venture between the BBC and ITV, has been launched to bring free programs to UK homes without a subscription. This may also include High Definition programs.

Samsung Launch Web Viewing TV Box
Samsung has introduced its first set-top box - the new internet-powered See'N'Search device designed to allow users to integrate web functionality into their TV viewing experience. The device which was shown at this year's CES could be seen in Australia by mid year.

Seven Cuts Deal With Foxtel
After months of lobbying the Seven Network to join its pay TV service, Foxtel will finally be able to offer its subscribers access to channel Seven after the two companies announced a partnership today that will see Foxtel retransmit Seven programs ? which is unusual since Seven has been preparing to launch its TiVo digital video recorder for some time.