The Internet is on the verge of becoming your source for television! Tivo is moving above and beyond cable and satellite with a new technology that will allow you to capture programming through the Internet and then watch it on your television. Whether you prefer television documentaries or movies, this technology promises to deliver all of your favorites. It’s causing fear among cable and satellite operators, as well as regular broadcasters because people will be able to watch what they want when they want to. You should see this new Tivo device this holiday season. Other companies, including Timeshift TV, are launching similar devices, by the end of the year.

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In other broadcasting news, Comcast - the nation’s largest cable operator - is coming out with television for toddlers. The all-important 2-5 year old market will be able to watch kids programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So how are the Tivo and Comcast ventures related? In one word, “narrowcasting.” These companies want you to be your own network by being totally in control of what you watch and when. This is really good for consumers who don’t like to sit around waiting for their favorite show or movie. The drawback, of course, is the cost of the service and equipment that these companies demand for this type of technology. With more choice comes more cost.