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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.

Airbus At The Singapore Airshow 2012

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by MegaZone

I’ve been posting a lot of Boeing videos lately, but they’re not the only one making them. Airbus has been posting videos as well, but, frankly most of them are just so painfully dull. They really need a better video … Continue reading →

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Amazon Discovers New Prime Instant Video Content

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by MegaZone

Amazon today announced a new deal with Discovery Networks to bring nearly 3,000 more titles to Amazon’s Prime Instant Video ‘free’ streaming service. I put ‘free’ in quotes since it requires an Amazon Prime membership, but it is free to … Continue reading →

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Wins The 2011 Collier Trophy

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by MegaZone

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has won the 2011 Robert J. Collier Trophy, considered aerospace’s highest honor. As the National Aeronautic Association describes the award: The Robert J. Collier Trophy is awarded annually “for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics … Continue reading →

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The Boeing Phantom Eye UAV Begins Taxi Tests

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by MegaZone

The design of the Boeing Phantom Eye UAV is definitely a case of form following function. It looks a bit strange and ungainly, and it has been a while since I’ve seen an aircraft designed to use a launch cradle, … Continue reading →

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Virgin Media CEO Neil Berkett Talks TiVo And OTT Content At Cable Congress

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by MegaZone

Digital TV Europe interviewed Virgin Media CEO Neil Berkett at Cable Congress in Brussels, and he had some good things to say about TiVo and OTT content. TiVo really seems to be a runaway success for Virgin Media, and he … Continue reading →

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