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TiVo

American  
[tee-voh] / ˈti voʊ /
Trademark.
  1. a brand of digital video recorder and subscription-based service used chiefly for recording television programs.


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That’s part of the film’s genius, something that was difficult to see 25 years ago, when the most intimate relationship most people had with technology was cuddling up with their TiVo every night.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

We were poised to, but TiVo overnight took all the advertising money out of our budget.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

People were fast forwarding through all the commercials because they were watching it on TiVo.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

Pat Kalellis bought a new TiVo device for his home at the end of September after his old one died.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 16, 2025

My dad says he misses me this week, which really just means he’s sad about having to TiVo The Bachelor.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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