Tivo RIM Blackberry
No, this is not a technology based sexual act instructions. TiVo Inc and Research In Motion (RIM) a global leader in wireless innovation, today announced a partnership to bring customized TiVo services to the BlackBerry wireless platform.
Initially, BlackBerry smartphone users will gain the convenience of being able to discover what shows are on and schedule television recordings while away from the living room and on the go.
Future collaboration between the companies will focus on software applications that further simplify mobile access to video content.
“TiVo subscribers will soon be able to wirelessly control their TiVo DVRs using a BlackBerry smartphone — anytime, anywhere — and that is a powerful example of how our respective technologies can complement each other to serve our mutual customers,” said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO of Research In Motion. “As the BlackBerry smartphone continues its evolution as a modern lifestyle device, the importance of home entertainment integration will continue to grow and TiVo will be the key in providing consumers with greater flexibility in accessing television content.”
The first software application from RIM and TiVo is expected to be available later this year.