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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.

TiVo hints at future enhancements

Posted on Friday, August 5, 2005 by MegaZone

An update to TiVo’s privacy policy sent out this week has left hints about the digital video recorder company’s plans for future relationships with outside content providers. Well, the press noticed what we noticed days ago.

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TiVo releasing a new content delivery system – perhaps

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 by MegaZone

PVRBlog and PVRWire have reported on this. TiVo just updated their Privacy Policy. The interesting thing is some of the new language: If you affirmatively elect to use the Online Scheduling feature of the TiVo Plus service or download content … Continue reading →

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HD DVD backers allege Blu-ray ‘playability, reliability issues’

Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 by MegaZone

HD DVD supporters last week alleged Blu-ray Disc’s chosen copy-protection scheme could introduce “playability and reliability issues for consumers”. Ah, FUD Wrestling.

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TiVo Launches Direct Response Interactive Advertising Program

Posted on Monday, August 1, 2005 by MegaZone

TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO ), a leader and the creator in advertising solutions and television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced that five recognizable brands have agreed to use its innovative, next generation advertising technology solution for direct … Continue reading →

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TiVo Extends Digital Video Recording Service to National Cable Television Cooperative Members

Posted on Monday, August 1, 2005 by MegaZone

National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), an organization of independent cable television companies serving over 14 million subscribers, and TiVo Inc., the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced an agreement to make … Continue reading →

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