Daily Tech Headlines TiVo Has Ceased Sales Of Its DVR Set-Top Boxes - DTH
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Oct 14, 2025 TiVo has officially stopped selling its DVR set-top boxes, pivoting to focus on TiVo OS software. In other news, Apple is rebranding its streaming service, now simply called Apple TV, which may lead to some confusion. SpaceX successfully completed a test launch of its Starship and Super Heavy rocket, marking a major step for their orbital mission goals. Additionally, Google is integrating new image editing features into its services, while Instagram enhances protections for teen accounts.
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TiVo Ends Hardware Sales
- TiVo stopped selling DVR set-top boxes on October 1, 2025, but will keep supporting existing devices.
- The company has pivoted to a software-first model focused on TiVo OS and streaming aggregation.
Support Continues As TiVo Becomes Software
- TiVo will continue to support existing hardware while repositioning as a software company around TiVo OS.
- The move includes U.S. expansion via a partnership with Sharp to grow its software presence.
Apple Rebrands Service To Apple TV
- Apple is rebranding Apple TV Plus to simply Apple TV, creating naming overlap with the app and devices.
- The press release gave no clarity on how Apple will distinguish the service from its similarly named products.