How Channel Seven ownership created and eliminated TiVo in Australia
TiVo is effectively dead in Australia. No more devices are being sold Hybrid TV is winding down is support services. In this special feature, we chart the rise and fall of the promising PVR, isolating why it failed to take-off.
Mon 22/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Australian TiVo licensee appoints new general manager
There's been a change at the top of Hybrid TV, the Australian licensee of the TiVo brand. Former CEO Robbee Minicola has returned to America, with former chief marketing officer Tim Boys appointed the new GM for Australia and New Zealand.
Fri 11/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Remember TiVo? It's back with Harvey Norman exclusive on new 1TB model
Hybrid TV, the licensee of TiVo in Australia, has broken its unusual silence today to announce it has released a limited edition 1TB hard drive model exclusively through Harvey Norman, Domayne and Joyce Mayne.
Wed 09/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Conroy lashes out at media, TiVo boss out on the street, Parallels
Senator Stephen Conroy has taken a swipe at the media for daring to criticise the NBN rollout in Armidale, TiVo CEO Robbee Minicola is sleeping on the street again and an app to make your Mac more like a PC.
Thu 19/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »No internet, no worries for Topfield's series record PVR
Topfield has released what it calls Australia's first PVR capable of recording a full series of programs without an internet connection.
Tue 22/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »2010 in Appliances, Digital and Retail: The Losers
In our last update of the year, we look at those brands, retailers and individuals that struggled in 2010. It wasn't the easiest year for the industry, but these players had a worse time than most.
Fri 24/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo restructuring to have no effect on retailers, consumers or future: CEO
The longterm future of TiVo in Australia is assured despite licensee Hybrid TV recently restructuring its workforce, according to CEO Robbee Minicola.
Fri 10/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo price slashed by almost 35 per cent
In an effort to increase downloads on its relatively new Caspa service, TiVo has today downgraded its price, with a whopping 35 per cent reduction in price, including a $50 cashback promotion.
Fri 12/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Freeview loves the NBN, is looking into IPTV and has a new EPG
The second phase of Freeview features the following: a new EPG that guarantees not to miss a second, a saturation advertising campaign, some lost friends, a look into IPTV and a vote of confidence for the NBN. And a lesson learnt.
Wed 06/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon recruits new product manager with plenty of experience
Canon Australia has a new product manager in charge of its laser printing business. The new gun has a A-Grade resume, with stints at Sony, Samsung and TiVo.
Wed 11/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »No home, no bed, no TiVo: one CEO's sacrifice for a good cause
Imagine making $33,000 while you slept? And imagine giving it all away to help those less fortunate. That's what the boss of TiVo in Australia did recently, taking part in a program to help raise funds for, and awareness of, homelessness in Australia.
Tue 06/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Topfield hits back at TiVo's first 3D PVR claim
Topfield has today hit back at TiVo, rejecting Hybrid TV's claim that it is the first to supply a PVR capable of recording in 3D. Topfield already has seven PVRs with 3D recording capability in the marketplace, said the rival.
Thu 27/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo kicks off 3D PVR battleground, free WD hard drive promotion
TiVo has kicked the first ball in the 3D PVR war, declaring itself the first supplier to timeshift 3D TV. It's also announced 3D on demand through Caspa and is giving away a hard disc drive with new TiVo purchases.
Wed 26/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Major restructuring at Hybrid TV
To support an expansion of its services, Hybrid Television has announced a major restructure to its business. The company will no longer just be a licensee for TiVo but a Video on Demand and interactive service provider.
Tue 09/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New species, giveaways and a fierce rivalry: the biggest stories of the year
In our last look back at the biggest stories of the year, we focus on the entertainment categories: TVs, home theatres and content. All the big players were up there, but only one can lay claim to the highest rating story of 2009.
Thu 24/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo lets the Genie out of the bottle
Hybrid Television Services, the exclusive licensee of TiVo products, has just announced TiVo Genie, a new service that lets you set TV recordings from internet connected devices while out and about.
Mon 21/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »New TiVo 320 model and broadband content service unveiled
A new TiVo device with twice as much storage capacity will go on sale on 1 December 2009. The new model, called TiVo 320, will come with a free home networking package and have access to the new Caspa content download service.
Thu 26/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo and DJs to separate, Dick Smith not on the agenda
The new TiVo 320 will not be sold in Dick Smith stores because the retailer is too focused on price. Additionally, David Jones is being phased out as retail partner because the retailer could not fully grasp the concept of a media device.
Thu 26/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo to abandon online sales for retailer exclusives
The new TiVo 320 device will be sold exclusively through only three major retail partners, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and Myer, with the distributor abandoning all other sales channels, including online.
Thu 26/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo responds to Foxtel challenge: 'nice work, but we're better'
On the day after Foxtel announced 30 new channels and a download service, TiVo CEO Robbee Minicola has done two interesting things: she's applauded Foxtel for their innovation and explained why TiVo's download service is better.
Wed 30/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Foxtel blows away TiVo competition with new channels and features
Foxtel has this morning announced a raft of new channels and features. Additionally, the pay TV service provider will be giving every new subscriber an iQ hard disk recorder for free.
Tue 29/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Most Powerful Women in Australian Consumer Electronics
In a new series, senior journalist Patrick Avenell takes a look at the most powerful and successful women in Australian consumer electronics. Today, we profile the heads of two leading suppliers and the CEO of a very vocal lobby group.
Fri 05/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo expands management team
Hybrid Television Services (ANZ), the exclusive licensee of TiVo products in Australia and New Zealand, has just announced the appointment of three new general managers.
Tue 14/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »DJs to sell TiVo, but is the timing right for such a decision?
TiVo, the much maligned media device, will soon be made available at David Jones stores. Originally available only through Harvey Norman, will this expansion of the retail base finally see take up reach expectation?
Thu 06/11/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »TiVo supplier appoints new CEO
Hybrid Television Services, the Channel 7 subsidiary currently supplying TiVo, has announced the appointment of a new CEO - Robbee Minocola
Fri 10/10/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »
