Tivo Is Watching You

[DudeAsInCool]

A provocative look at the hidden side of Tivo:

TiVo watchers uneasy after post-Super Bowl reports

Last modified: February 5, 2004, 3:21 PM PST

By Ben Charny

Staff Writer, CNET News.com

Janet Jackson's Super Bowl flash dance was shocking in more ways than one: Some TiVo users say the event brought home the realization that their beloved digital video recorders are watching them, too.

On Monday, TiVo said the exposure of Jackson's breast during her halftime performance was the most-watched moment to date on its device, which, when combined with the TiVo subscription service, lets viewers pause and "rewind" live television broadcasts, among other features.

TiVo said users had watched the skin-baring incident nearly three times more than any other moment during the Super Bowl broadcast, sparking headlines that dramatically publicized the power of the company's longstanding data-gathering practices.

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[Shawn]

Yeah they're watching.

Ever read any of the stories about tivo trying to guess programs its owners may like? I think the article was called "my tivo thinks I'm gay".

[DudeAsInCool]

lol i didnt know

[Shawn]

You don't have to hide our love, thweety.

[DudeAsInCool]

[rainbowdemon]

You guys ain't right!!