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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.

Apple TV gets a little more attractive

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by MegaZone

Apple announced today a couple of enhancements to Apple TV. First and foremost, YouTube is coming to Apple TV. Beginning in mid-June, Apple TV users will be able to access YouTube directly from their TV. That’s significant, as web video, … Continue reading →

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Acquisition Day

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by MegaZone

There must be something in the air today – quite a number of acquisitions were announced. Fox Interactive Media acquired Photobucket and Flektor. Fox Interactive Media, a division of News Corp, is the parent of MySpace. Photobucket is a popular … Continue reading →

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Major League Baseball calls foul on Slingbox

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by MegaZone

The Hollywood Reporter, Esq. has a story on MLB’s beef with Sling Media. Specifically, MLB Advanced Media, the group that oversees online distribution and does things like police YouTube for unauthorized MLB clips. MLB is upset because they feel the … Continue reading →

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The bigger they are…

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by MegaZone

…the harder they fall. Panasonic 103-inch plasma smashed at CeBIT Sydney It seems that during the load-out after the recent CeBIT Sydney tradeshow the 103-inch plasma screen Panasonic had on display fell while being lifted by a forklift. It was … Continue reading →

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TiVo Announces Results for First Quarter Ended April 30, 2007

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by MegaZone

- Net income was $835 thousand in the first quarter, compared to a net loss of ($10.7) million in the year-ago quarter – Adjusted EBITDA was $6.7 million in the first quarter, compared to a loss of ($6.9) million in … Continue reading →

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