Monthly Archives: January 2009

Site Update – State Of The MegaZone

Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 by MegaZone

You may have noticed a lack of blogging from me since CES. While I was at CES I developed a problem with my left hand; my pinky and ring finger are numb, and I’ve lost grip strength and some coordination. … Continue reading →

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Today Only Band of Brothers Blu-ray $34.99 At Amazon

Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 by MegaZone

Today’s Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day is the complete Band of Brothers series on Blu-ray for $34.99. That’s 65% off the $99.98 MSRP.

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Circuit City, Electronics Retailer, Dead at 59

Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 by Gryphon

Back in November, North American electronics retailer Circuit City filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced that more than a hundred of its locations would be closed, in an attempt to restructure the company’s debt load and keep the chain … Continue reading →

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A Familiar Name On The Badoop Badoop Show

Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 by MegaZone

While I was visiting TiVo’s suite at CES, TiVoShanan was there filming the latest episode of The Badoop Badoop Show, and she spent a few minutes talking to me. A short bit of that conversation missed the cutting room floor … Continue reading →

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Schedule TiVo Recordings Via Text Message

Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 by MegaZone

Starting today there’s another way to control your TiVo remotely – text message. TiVo, in partnership with kwiry, is allowing you to schedule recordings on your TiVo my texting 59479 (k-w-i-r-y) with messages such as “TiVo the office”. So if … Continue reading →

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