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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.

Amazon Blu-ray Sale – Starting From $13.95

Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 by MegaZone

Amazon is running another Blu-ray sale – 49 titles with prices starting at $13.95.

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TiVo to Present at the Natixis Bleichroeder 2nd Annual Hidden Gems Conference

Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 by MegaZone

TiVo issued this press release today: TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced that it will present at the Natixis Bleichroeder 2nd Annual Hidden Gems Conference on … Continue reading →

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New Specials From Roxio

Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 by MegaZone

Roxio has issued a number of new coupon codes to help you save money (and help them sell product). Roxio Creator for Windows and Toast for Mac are the only commercial media tools officially endorsed by TiVo for TiVoToGo support. … Continue reading →

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JB Hi-Fi Begins Selling TiVo In Australia

Posted on Thursday, October 9, 2008 by MegaZone

JB Hi-Fi CEO Richard Uechtritz had repeatedly stated that he wasn’t sure if his stores would pick up the Australian TiVo or not once the Harvey Norman exclusivity period had lapsed. But it seems that he’s decided it is worth … Continue reading →

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DISH Network Pays TiVo $104.6 Million

Posted on Thursday, October 9, 2008 by MegaZone

Following the Supreme Court’s decision Monday not to hear the case, DISH Network yesterday paid TiVo $104,600,472. That covers the initial $74 million damages award, plus interest and supplemental damages through September 8, 2006. TiVo is still pursuing additional damages … Continue reading →

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