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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.

TiVoCast Adds Zen Living

Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2008 by MegaZone

I periodically check the list of channels TiVo has available for download via TiVoCast and Web Video (I’m still waiting for Tekzilla, TiVo…) and in the middle of the night last night I happened to catch it just as TiVo … Continue reading →

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Sony Announces European PlayTV Availability And Pricing

Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2008 by MegaZone

The previously discussed Sony PS3 DVR add-on, the PlayTV, finally has a European release schedule and pricing. The PlayTV will be available in Europe in September for €100, or approximately £80/$160. As previously reported, the PlayTV will have dual DVB-T … Continue reading →

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Samsung First To Sign CableLabs New Streamlined Tru2way Agreement

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 by MegaZone

CableLabs has created a new, streamlined approval process for consumer electronics companies that wish to produce tru2way capable devices for interactive cable services. Part of the new agreement allows CE vendors to ‘self-certify’ tru2way two-way cable products. Formerly CableLabs required … Continue reading →

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Panasonic Announces DMP-BD50 Blu-ray Player Details

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 by MegaZone

Announced back at CES, but without details, Panasonic has released more details on the DMP-BD50. This new box will have BD-Live, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio support, as well as Panasonic’s VIERA Link, which is all nice, but it … Continue reading →

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Are BD-Live Capable Blu-ray Decks The Next Broadband STB?

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 by MegaZone

Korean company Dreamer yesterday announced their BIDDLE™ Technology, which appears to be a BD-Live based platform for Blu-ray players to act as broadband content set-top boxes. The BIDDLE technology is currently used by over one million customers in Korea where … Continue reading →

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