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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.

Software 9.3.2 Out For Series2 And Series2DT TiVos

Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by MegaZone

A new software update is out for Series2 & Series2DT TiVo units – 9.3.2. If you’d like to get it sooner, register your TSN(s) on the TiVo Software Priority Request page. The update is available for model numbers starting with … Continue reading →

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Roxio Creator 2009 Ultimate $59.99 At Buy.com

Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by MegaZone

Buy.com is selling Roxio Creator 2009 Ultimate for $99.99 with $40 in mail-in rebates, making it $59.99. The full MSRP is $129.95 so this is better than 50% off. Roxio Creator is the only Windows software officially sanctioned for use … Continue reading →

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DVRupgrade Offers TiVo Fountain Of Youth

Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 by MegaZone

Long-time TiVo expansion and service vendor DVRupgrade is today launching new TiVo life-extension services. While DVRupgrade has long offered pre-upgraded TiVo units, as well as drop-in replacement drives and the tools needed it to do-it-yourself, they’re now offering full TiVo … Continue reading →

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Ad Council Adopts Backchannelmedia’s TV-to-Internet Tech

Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 by MegaZone

Backchannelmedia recently announced their TV-to-Internet technology was being trialed by LIN TV Corp. in New England, and now The Advertising Council will adopt the technology for use with their public service campaigns. The Ad Council’s use will coincide with the … Continue reading →

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TiVo To Layoff Workers

Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 by MegaZone

In the dry language of SEC filings, TiVo has announced plans to layoff workers – or ‘reduce headcount’ as the bloodless HR-speak would put it. ITEM 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. On November 18, 2008, we commenced … Continue reading →

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