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.

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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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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Blockbuster Joins ‘Em Since They Can’t Beat ‘Em

Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 by MegaZone

Back in August of 2007 Blockbuster jumped into digital movie distribution by acquiring Movielink. However, they’ve failed to set the world on fire with their digital distribution service, trailing far behind Netflix, Amazon VOD, and CinemaNow. CinemaNow has enjoyed a … Continue reading →

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