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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.

Popular TiVo HME App Galleon Hits 2.5.4

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 by MegaZone

Coming just two months after the release of 2.5.3, Galleon 2.5.4 was released Tuesday. According to the release notes: This version includes the following: Version 2.5.4: ———————- * Fix ToGo looping bug on null recording date (1811137) * Added user-selectable … Continue reading →

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More Amazon Blu-ray Sales

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 by MegaZone

Amazon really seems to be pushing Blu-ray, which is great news if you like your high-quality home video. They’re running two more sales. First up is a Buy Two, Get One Free deal running through December 31st. It appears to … Continue reading →

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TiVo In Your South Beach Hotel Room

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 by MegaZone

I read user suggestions that TiVo do this for years, and now they’re doing it – the Morgans Hotel Group will be putting TiVo in the rooms of their new Mondrian in South Beach. Based on the description of what … Continue reading →

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TiVoCast Digs Up Underground Sound

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 by MegaZone

TiVo has added another channel to TiVoCast, Underground Sound from Versaly Entertainment. Versaly describes Underground Sound as: “An Indie music video and lifestyle channel available via Mobile and Internet. They feature and showcase some of the best and coolest Indie … Continue reading →

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Hotels Turn To Gizmos For Guests

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 by MegaZone

There’s an interesting article in The New York Times today. Hotel chains have been turning to consumer electronics and computers to help draw in and satisfy increasingly tech savvy guests. Gadgets and gizmos are increasingly present in rooms, lobbies, and … Continue reading →

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