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.

NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow At The National Press Club

Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 by MegaZone

NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow addressed the National Press Club today, with a presentation entitled “Cable’s Broadband Platform: Innovation for the Consumer.” The full text of his remarks is available as a PDF. He touched on broadband, and the … Continue reading →

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More CE Vendors Sign Tru2Way Accord

Posted on Monday, June 9, 2008 by MegaZone

After Sony and six major cable MSOs recently came to an agreement on tru2way, other consumer electronics companies were invited to sign the same agreement. And now it seems others have, the signatories now include ADB, Digeo, Intel, Panasonic, Samsung, … Continue reading →

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SlingPlayer Mobile For iPhone Proof Of Concept Demonstrated

Posted on Monday, June 9, 2008 by MegaZone

Ever since the Apple iPhone hit the market, people have been asking for a version of SlingPlayer Mobile for the platform. To date Sling has only expressed their desire to support the platform when it is possible to do so. … Continue reading →

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TiVo Raises The Ire Of Gay & Lesbian Groups

Posted on Saturday, June 7, 2008 by MegaZone

TiVo has become the focus of negative attention from several LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) groups due to their participation in a Father’s Day contest. Sounds innocent enough: This month, as we take time to honor fathers, we have a … Continue reading →

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Dave Zatz Gets Hands On With The DTVPal

Posted on Saturday, June 7, 2008 by MegaZone

The Dish Network DTVPal, formerly the known less snappily as the TR40, is getting closer to launch. Dave Zatz, of Zatz Not Funny, got some hands on time with the DTVPal and the new retail packaging. He has photos of … Continue reading →

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