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November 1-15 2005


 

November 1-15 2005

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n a unique programming carriage agreement, NBC Universal has tied up with Time Warner Cable to offer DVR (Digital Video Recorder) features to its cable customers. The �Start Over� feature will enable customers to catch up with a particular programme from the beginning, even if they tune in at a later time.

DVRs have led to concerns by advertisers due to their fast-forwarding functions, which can be used to skip ads. They also allow viewers to record TV shows, pause Live TV and put in place parental controls. However, Time Warner doesn�t currently provide the fast-forward feature. ... more


 

   
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