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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.

Sony Ushers in Next Wave of High-Def Home Movies

Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 by MegaZone

PRNewswire…

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RadioShack has started carrying TiVo

Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 by MegaZone

At least on their website. Looks like the first step in the previously announced retail distribution deal. RadioShack stores are expected to carry TiVo later this year too. Spotted the website news via TiVo Today.

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Buena Vista Home Entertainment Announces Launch of Blu-ray Disc Titles

Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 by MegaZone

PRNewswire…

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Disney to shoot Blu-ray shorts

Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 by MegaZone

Raising the bar in the Blu-ray Disc vs. HD DVD battle, Walt Disney is creating a series of short films to be shot in high-definition to accompany select films the company will release in the Blu-ray format. We shouldn’t underestimate … Continue reading →

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Ricoh Tries to Bridge Dueling HD Formats

Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 by MegaZone

Japan’s Ricoh Co. said Thursday it will be ready to supply an optical component that reads both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs next year – a move that could diffuse the battle between rivals Toshiba and Sony over next-generation DVD … Continue reading →

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