Author Archives: MegaZone

About MegaZone

MegaZone is the Editor of Gizmo Lovers and the chief contributor. He's been online since 1989 and active in several generations of 'social media' - mailing lists, USENet groups, web forums, and since 2003, blogging.    MegaZone has a presence on several social platforms: Google+ / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / LiveJournal / Web.    You can also follow Gizmo Lovers on other sites: Blog / Google+ / Facebook / Twitter.

Roku’s New Boxes Highlight Where TiVo is Failing in OTT Content

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by MegaZone

I’m a big fan of TiVo, that’s no secret. I think that TiVo is the best DVR available today, and I don’t hesitate to recommend it. But don’t for a minute think that means I believe they’re perfect and don’t … Continue reading →

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Roku 2 Product Line Now Listed at Amazon

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by MegaZone

When it launched last week the complete Roku 2 family of media streaming boxes were only available through Roku’s own site, while Best Buy is stocking only the Roku 2 XS and Roku 2 XD models. But now all three … Continue reading →

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Liliputing Reviews the Toshiba Thrive

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by MegaZone

Brad Linder over at Liliputing has already shared a first look at the Toshiba Thrive, and a look at the HDMI capabilities, and now he’s posted his full review. The review is perhaps the most thorough I’ve seen to date, … Continue reading →

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Last Chance to Support TiVo’s FCC Waiver Request

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by MegaZone

A couple of week’s ago I posted about TiVo’s request for a waiver from the FCC to allow them to bring the four tuner TiVo Premiere Elite to market. Well, today is the last day to file comments, there are … Continue reading →

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Android Usage in the UK Grew 634% in One Year

Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 by MegaZone

As you can see in the graph from comScore Data Mine, Google’s Android operating system had astounding growth from May 2010 through May 2011 – 634%! In the past year Symbian has fallen from the top spot in the UK … Continue reading →

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