Search giants court TiVo

TiVo is in talks with Internet search giants Google and Yahoo over a possible deal aimed at bridging television and the Web, CNET News.com has learned.  ¶  The talks are still fluid and could result in a number of outcomes, two sources familiar with the negotiations said.  ¶ One scenario that's been discussed would see TiVo partner with Google or Yahoo on a new service that would let consumers search for videos on the Web and then watch them on their television sets, according to one person with knowledge of the talks, who spoke on condition of anonymity. ... Link: CNET News.com.  I strongly recommend this longish article.  The capability discussed is similar to the third-party ordering our "public service publisher" group has been contemplating for public service content. --Dennis