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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.

NAB Comments On DTV Transition Test In Wilmington, NC

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 by MegaZone

If you’re reading this you probably already know that analog broadcast television, aka NTSC, is going away in February, 2009. Since no one is quite sure how the transition will go, the FCC has decided to run a test. Wilmington, … Continue reading →

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Save Money On Roxio Products

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 by MegaZone

Roxio is offering a few coupon codes for May and June to save you a little summer cash. The discounts include TiVo compatible software such as Roxio Toast, Roxio Popcorn, and Roxio Easy Media Creator. Shop Roxio’s website, and use … Continue reading →

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This Weekend’s Amazon Unbox Sale

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 by MegaZone

This week there really isn’t much of an Amazon Unbox sale. They’re showing off new movies available to rent for $3.99 each: P.S. I Love You, Reservation Road, Lars and the Real Girl, and The Hottie and the Nottie. However, … Continue reading →

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This is it – TiVo HD Giveaway FREE FOR ALL!

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 by MegaZone

This is it! The TiVo Rewards Program ends on May 28, 2008. That’s the last day to redeem points. And we have just enough points for one last big giveaway! This time we’re giving away another TiVo HD!1 And ANYONE … Continue reading →

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Sling Media Is Seeking Symbian UIQ Beta Testers

Posted on Friday, May 9, 2008 by MegaZone

Announced in April, SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian UIQ is now ready for beta testers. Symbian UIQ is distinct from Symbian S60 (aka Series60), an update for which was released recently. While Symbian S60 is used on phones from Nokia, Symbian … Continue reading →

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