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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.

Posting this for a reporter looking for interviewees

Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 by MegaZone

My name is John Koblin, I’m with Columbia Journalism and currently working on a piece on TiVo. I’m interested in writing about the “catch up” phenomena — that is, you’re way behind in the shows you’ve recorded on your TiVo … Continue reading →

Posted in TiVo | 2 Comments

The new TiVo Central Online is live

Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 by MegaZone

I reported on the beta from CES, but the new TiVo Central Online is now live.

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Interview With Mr Brian Zucker of Dell Concerning Blu-Ray

Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 by MegaZone

Brian Zucker serves as Technology Evangelist in the Office of the CTO for Dell. In this role, Brian is responsible for driving a deeper understanding of new PC technologies while also helping to define future product direction. He is responsible … Continue reading →

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TiVo Singles Say Lost Is Show They Hope to Find a Valentine to Share at TiVo Version of Speed Dating

Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 by MegaZone

PRNewswire…

Posted in Press Release, TiVo | 6 Comments

Shows being clipped for no apparent reason

Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 by MegaZone

A few days ago I started seeing reports of shows being clipped for no apparent reason – recordings ending 5 minutes early, etc. Over the past couple of days I have seen these reports with increasing frequency in various TiVo … Continue reading →

Posted in TiVo | 8 Comments