TiVo Exits Hardware Business After 26 Years, Marking the End of an Era

TiVo, once a pioneer in DVR technology and a household name, spent its prime years defending its patents in court against major players, but ultimately lost relevance as streaming services and smart TVs overtook traditional DVRs. After a series of legal battles and stagnating hardware, TiVo was acquired by Rovi and later Xperi, shifting focus from hardware to patent licensing, and eventually exiting the hardware business altogether, highlighting missed opportunities in the evolving digital entertainment landscape.