TiVo Edge all-in-one media device comes to Canada

If you're thinking of cutting the cord but somehow still want access to live TV, TiVo just launched the TiVo Edge in the country. It's an all-in-one media device that works with an HD antenna to give you access to live TV, DVR, and streaming content from apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video with up to 4K UHD resolution. It is available for $299.99 with a service plan of $8.99 monthly or $89.99 annually.

The TiVo Edge comes with features like SkipMode, which lets you skip to the end of a commercial break and resume watching instantly with a touch of a button; and OnePass, which helps you track down every episode and season of your favourite shows. It can automatically record current and upcoming episodes for you and add these to the shows' playlist. You can use voice control with the device to shuffle between live TV, TiVo EDGE, and streaming apps. The device comes with two tuners and a 500GB drive for up to 75 HD recording hours.

TiVo creators introduce online video auto-curator Qplay

TiVo has debuted a new streaming box that curates online videos according to your preferences. The Qplay TV adapter plugs into the HDMI port of the television. It comes with a companion iPad app to allow you to customize your interests. The app pulls content from YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Vimeo, and Instagram. The company plans to add more sources in the future. Viewers can also curate clips via a browser bookmark and share these to friends or to other Qplay users outside your network.

The app will then generate curated playlists or “Qs” according to your choices. There are regular Qs based on interests and Social Qs based on the content your friends share on Facebook and Twitter. You can watch the videos on your TV or on the iPad app. The device is up for pre-order at $49 with limited amounts currently being shipped.

Source: Slash Gear