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.

25% of TiVo™ or DVR Users Actually Rewind and Watch Commercials They Missed Says Greenfield Online Survey

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

I stumbled onto this press release today with some interesting TiVo-related survey info: August 16, 2007 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time 25% of TiVo™ or DVR Users Actually Rewind and Watch Commercials They Missed Says Greenfield Online Survey 74% of … Continue reading →

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The Chicago Sun-Times praises TiVo

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

Andy Ihnatko of The Chicago Sun-Times filed an article extremely favorable toward TiVo, and not so favorable towards the Verizon Motorola DVR. I think this captures the gist well: Before my adventures with the Verizon DVR, I worried about TiVo’s … Continue reading →

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Advertisers lining up for TiVo down under

Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 by MegaZone

As previously posted, Seven network is bringing TiVo to Australia in early 2008. Well, it looks like the move is already going over well with advertisers – according to The Sydney Morning Herald: At least 20 big companies have rapidly … Continue reading →

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NAB Statement on NTIA Announcement about Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Contractor

Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 by MegaZone

I guess this blog attracted some attention – Jennifer Elena of Crosby-Volmer International Communications (a PR Firm) dropped this in my inbox today: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2007 CONTACT Shermaze Ingram (202) 429-5477 NAB Statement on NTIA Announcement about … Continue reading →

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TiVo News: Dreaming in HD of Fall TV

Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 by MegaZone

The latest TiVo newsletter:

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