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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.

Netflix Silverlight Streaming Now Available For Macs (And Windows)

Posted on Monday, November 3, 2008 by MegaZone

The new Silverlight-based Netflix streaming option is available now for anyone who wants to wants to try it out. It might not be a big deal for Windows users, who already have access, especially since the new client is still … Continue reading →

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Australian TiVos To Get Movies From Blockbuster, Games, And… Pizza?

Posted on Sunday, November 2, 2008 by MegaZone

While the first broadband content for the Australian TiVo is a fairly prosaic weather widget (see the video below), details are emerging about additional features that will follow. The Australian is reporting that Seven Media Group has done a deal … Continue reading →

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TiVo CEO Tom Rogers Talks Netflix On CNBC

Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 by MegaZone

TiVo CEO Tom Rogers appeared on CNBC to talk about the new Netflix offering and a few other points. Picked up from TiVo Blog.

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New iPhone App Shows Your TiVo Now Playing List

Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 by MegaZone

TiVo Blog has uncovered another TiVo-related iPhone application, DVR Shows. DVR Shows will show you a list of the programs your TiVo has recorded, by connecting to it over the network. (So if you’re away from your LAN it won’t … Continue reading →

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A New Batch Of Roxio Promotions

Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 by MegaZone

Roxio sent out another round of promotions and coupon codes today. Remember, Roxio Creator, Toast, and Popcorn are the officially endorsed applications for use with TiVo. Use Coupon Code 10ROXIOSAVE for Roxio Site Wide Coupon Code – Save 10%. Expires … Continue reading →

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