Photos of the capabilities that will be found in Tivo's next software release. Traffic reports, weather, movie showtimes and tickets, podcasting — it all looks pretty cool. Back when I had a working MythTV install set up, I was very pleased with how convenient it was to check the weather using the TV remote. For some simple tasks the TV really is a nicer interface — even if there's a laptop sitting right in front of you.

Of course, Charles and I have a DirecTivo, so there's roughly no chance that this upgrade will reach us. As you might know, DirecTV is in the process of rolling out their own cut-rate DVRs, complete with a ridiculous ad campaign that seems to think rewinding live TV is an innovative and unique feature. DirecTivo is soon to be an orphan. I'll be counting on you conventional Tivo users to tell me how awesome all these new electronic geegaws are.

On an even geekier note, allow me to recommend Behaviour to any web developers out there. Very, very slick.