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.

Orb Networks Launches Orb Live for Mobile Devices

Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 by MegaZone

Orb Networks has launched a new service, Orb Live, which allows you to stream content from your Windows PC or Mac to your Android or iOS device for $9.99 – with no ongoing fees. Much like PlayOn, Orb Live uses … Continue reading →

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NY Times Blog Entry on TiVo is Really an Indictment of Cable MSOs

Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 by MegaZone

The New York Times’ Gadgetwise Blog on Monday posted an entry about TiVo entitled “TiVo, Nice Service if You Can Get It“. It is generally favorable about TiVo itself, but makes it sound like the hassle of getting TiVo may … Continue reading →

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Ars Technica Reviews the Toshiba Thrive Android Tablet

Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 by MegaZone

Ars Technica has busted out a review of the Toshiba Thrive Android Tablet which comes across as generally favorable. I recommend reading the full review, and watching the video below, but as they summarize at the end of their review: … Continue reading →

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Buy A TiVo Premiere from Best Buy and Get a Free TiVo Slide Remote

Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 by MegaZone

I picked this up from Facebook – Best Buy is offering a free TiVo Slide Remote, a $59.99 MSRP value, free with the purchase of a TiVo Premiere at $99.99. The flier ad is for in-store purchases, but I also … Continue reading →

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L.A. Noire just $37 at Amazon

Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011 by MegaZone

Amazon’s game special of the week is L.A. Noire for the PS3 or XBox 360 for $37.00, 38% off the $59.99 MSRP. I’ve been thinking of picking this up for my PS3, I just may do so now. I’m not … Continue reading →

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