# Commercial-Cutting Media Streamers The TiVo Bolt Features 4K Definition and a Massive Hard Drive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivo-bolt References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/tivo-bolt/) & [tivo](https://www.tivo.com/shop/bolt) Many people around the world are ditching their set tops to watch media on their laptops and tablets, but if you're still a fan of cable while still wanting the flexibility of streaming then the TiVo Bolt might be perfect for you. Featuring a wireless design aesthetic, the TiVo Bolt allows viewers to skip pesky commercials with the press of a button, all while enjoying content that can be 4K in definition. Coming in either a 500GB or 1TB model, the TiVo Bolt also features the ability to connect an external hard drive for additional storage. [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-media) and [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-max) [Prime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-stick-hd) are also compatible with the TiVo Bolt, which means you'll be able to get the best of both the cable and streaming worlds with one device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Media Streamlining:** There is an opportunity for tech companies to create more integrated systems that streamline traditional media viewing with online streaming. - **Commercial Skipping:** There is an opportunity for advertisers to create more engaging commercials that viewers won't want to skip, or for companies to create alternative, non-intrusive ad formats that are more effective in capturing attention. - **4K Definition:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more 4K-compatible devices that enhance the viewing experience for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Television and Cable:** There is an opportunity for traditional television and cable companies to adopt new technologies and features that cater to the changing consumer habits and preferences, or risk becoming obsolete. - **Streaming Services:** There is an opportunity for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime to expand their reach by partnering with device manufacturers that offer a more integrated and seamless viewing experience for their subscribers. - **Advertising:** There is an opportunity for advertisers to adopt new ad formats that are more effective, less intrusive, and more engaging for viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Set-Top TV Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humax-aura-ez-4k-tv-recorder.md) - [Streaming-Targeted Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivo-smart-tvs.md) - [Fully-Integrated Streaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-media.md) - [Speedy Smart Streaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-streamer.md) - [High-Power Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mi-box-4s-max.md) - [AI-Personalized Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast.md) - [High-Res Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-streaming-stick-plus.md) - [Blazing-Fast Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-apple-tv-4k.md) - [Cubic Streaming Box Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-tvtv-for-apple-tv.md)