Commercial Skipping Device

   Satellite broadcaster Dish Network has developed a new 'Auto Hop' feature.  The device makes it easier for viewers to avoid watching commercials.  Customers can avoid commercials on recorded shows that aired the day before on broadcast networks ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.  If the show aired the previous day, the 'Auto Hop' feature hops, or skips over commercials.  It does not work on live programming, or, on shows that have been broadcast the same day.  See also,http://www.wired.com/.