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.

Panasonic Tru2Way TVs Approved By CableLabs

Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by MegaZone

CableLabs has certified two tru2way-enabled CableCARD HDTVs from Panasonic, paving the way for them to be available to consumers this holiday season. The two models sport 42″ and 50″ HD displays. This is an important turn around from June, when … Continue reading →

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Netflix Sees Starz

Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by MegaZone

Netflix has done a deal with Starz Entertainment, immediately adding 1,000 titles to Netflix’s streaming service, with 1,500 more to follow in the coming weeks. Following on Netflix’s deals with Disney and CBS to stream current and back episodes of … Continue reading →

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Farewell Matsushita, Hello Panasonic

Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by MegaZone

As announced back in January, today marks the end of Matsushita. The giant Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd today changed its name to Panasonic Corporation, the retail brand for which they are best known. Established in 1918 as the Matsushita … Continue reading →

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The TiVo Gods Hate Me

Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by MegaZone

I normally don’t post personal stuff on this blog, but I just had to share this. I just turned on my TiVo Series3. I watched a TiVoCast program and it was fine. Then I went to play another and it … Continue reading →

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UK TiVo Users Lose Suggestions

Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 by MegaZone

Long suffering UK TiVo users have taken another blow, their units have stopped offering TiVo Suggestions. The UK users have operated for years without the availability of new hardware or even any software updates. Their Series1 units still run software … Continue reading →

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