In article <uNeCt.1367$BN7.162@fx06.am4>, invalid@invalid.invalid
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>
> On 07/07/2013 01:15, Dale wrote:
> > what if you could ask your TV to remind you or look for content you are
> > interested in across the various subscribed channels?
> >
> > might not be a unique idea
> >
> The Virginmedia TIVO box does something like that:
>
> "You?ll love TiVo's Suggestions
>
> Ever find you're watching the same shows on the same channels, time and
> time again?
>
> This is where your TiVo service comes into its own. Your TiVo box
> remembers what you like and what you don't, so it can suggest new things
> you're more likely to love. You'll find two little symbols on your
> control ? the unique 'Thumbs Up' and 'Thumbs Down' buttons. These let
> you rate what you watch instantly.
>
> So if you gave Megamind the 'Thumbs Up', it might suggest you catch
> other animated movies, like The Incredibles or Shrek 3. And in time,
> your TiVo box will learn exactly how to push your buttons.
> They'll be saved in a special Suggestions folder in My Shows or
> available On Demand, ready for you to watch when you want."
>
> <http://store.virginmedia.com/discover/tv/tivo/explore/tivo-box.html>
I've had Tivo for, well, mine's a first generation, and it has never
made a suggestion that I found worthwhile.![]()
says...
>
> On 07/07/2013 01:15, Dale wrote:
> > what if you could ask your TV to remind you or look for content you are
> > interested in across the various subscribed channels?
> >
> > might not be a unique idea
> >
> The Virginmedia TIVO box does something like that:
>
> "You?ll love TiVo's Suggestions
>
> Ever find you're watching the same shows on the same channels, time and
> time again?
>
> This is where your TiVo service comes into its own. Your TiVo box
> remembers what you like and what you don't, so it can suggest new things
> you're more likely to love. You'll find two little symbols on your
> control ? the unique 'Thumbs Up' and 'Thumbs Down' buttons. These let
> you rate what you watch instantly.
>
> So if you gave Megamind the 'Thumbs Up', it might suggest you catch
> other animated movies, like The Incredibles or Shrek 3. And in time,
> your TiVo box will learn exactly how to push your buttons.
> They'll be saved in a special Suggestions folder in My Shows or
> available On Demand, ready for you to watch when you want."
>
> <http://store.virginmedia.com/discover/tv/tivo/explore/tivo-box.html>
I've had Tivo for, well, mine's a first generation, and it has never
made a suggestion that I found worthwhile.