The VCR successor is TIVO, a four-letter word. TIVO is a digital video recorder (DVR) that allows users to record television programs and store them for later viewing. It was first released in 1999 and has since become one of the most popular DVRs on the market. TIVO offers features such as pause, rewind, and fast-forward, as well as the ability to record multiple shows at once. It also allows users to access streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.