Technology
TiVo plans paid subscription add-on for commercial skipping feature
Slashdot reports that TiVo is replacing its current SkipMode feature with a paid add-on test.
The short version
- TiVo is ending the standard version of its SkipMode feature that let users skip commercials with one button.[Slashdot]
- The company will test a replacement service named Premium Auto Commercial Skip.[Slashdot]
- A 30-day free trial will start in November, but ongoing pricing remains undisclosed.[Slashdot]
Key facts
What remains uncertain
- TiVo has not yet published the subscription price for the Premium Auto Commercial Skip feature following the trial.[Slashdot]
Sources
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