Tivo have today announced that they are releasing what they call the 'Next Generation' of PVR to market later this year in the US and UK.

Unlike last time when the PVR giants tried the UK market and got crushed by Sky they are joining forces with Virgin Media ands their set top boxes.

So what's all the fuss about Next Generation? It all boils down to the new boxes being more user centric and they will be able to, not only show broadcast programmes from standard TV channels but also show internet based video from the likes of YouTube and iPlayer.

Making this even more powerful is the ability to use one search for all the internet channels and broadcast channels, so you could search for Eastenders and it would not only return results for iPlayed but any other outlet broadcasting Eastenders related material.

Tivo are also claiming that it will learn while you watch and start suggesting what programmes you may like based on what you have watched in the past, this is also a continual learning process.

The new boxes will be higher specked than the current boxes with larger hard drives and wireless internet connections that will be able to broadcast in full 1080p.

We're not sure this is the future of PVR's or simply a natural evolution but it's good to see Tivo trying the UK market again even if it is through a partnership with Virgin Media.

Check out more information on the Tivo website.