Amazon is developing a TiVo competitor dubbed "Frank"

Bloomberg

Users of the "Frank" DVR will be able to record live TV and stream it to their smartphone. According to Bloomberg News, "Frank" is "a new type of digital video recorder for the streaming era. It would include physical storage and connect to Amazon’s existing Fire TV boxes, the living room hub for the company’s online video efforts, according to the person. They asked not to be identified discussing unannounced product details." Amazon wouldn't confirm details of Frank.