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Kirby examines how TV operating systems control discovery, billing, advertising, and viewer data. As ownership consolidates, the fight is shifting from apps to the interface, increasing the value of less-conflicted platforms.

From the Archives revisits TiVo Suggestions, one of TV’s earliest recommendation engines and a preview of how discovery would become core to streaming. TiVo used viewing behavior and feedback to predict what users might like, proving that understanding taste could…

Titan OS raised €50M in Series A funding to expand its independent TV operating system across Europe and LATAM. The company aims to improve content discovery, scale ad monetization tools, and grow beyond its current 18 million MAUs through new…

TiVo emphasizes that the CTV home screen is a powerful but underutilized space for brand engagement, sitting at the intersection of discovery and advertising. By aligning creative with viewer intent and respecting the discovery mindset, brands can drive both performance…

Xperi is cutting 250 jobs as part of a major restructuring to streamline operations and pivot toward its connected TV platform, TiVo OS. The move follows the end of TiVo DVR manufacturing and reflects Xperi’s growing focus on ad-supported CTV,…

Apple, Sony, and FAST platforms are prioritizing control over subscribers. Apple’s F1 deal locks users into its ecosystem, Sony monetizes IP across formats without a global SVOD, and FAST embeds content directly into TVs and cars through deals like Free…

TiVo's latest “Smart TV Nation” report reveals that 55% of smart TV users prefer built-in streaming apps over external devices like dongles or set-top boxes. SVOD remains the top choice for viewing content, with 53% of all video watched via…

Xperi, owner of the TiVo brand, announced at CES 2025 that TiVo OS will debut in the US on Sharp TVs, marking the brand’s return to the states after the TiVo Stream 4K. The Sharp Smart TV Powered by TiVo…

Xperi reported Q3 revenues of $132.9 million, with notable growth in its pay-TV segment, reaching $81.67 million. The company nears 1 million TiVo-powered smart TVs, mostly in Europe, and anticipates reaching 2 million by year-end, when units are expected to…

Paramount Plus is now available for streaming in select BMW and Mini vehicles through in-dash infotainment systems in the U.S., U.K., and parts of Europe. Powered by TiVo via Xperi's DTS AutoStage, the service can be accessed when the vehicle…