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.

Android Kicking Ass and Taking Names

Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by MegaZone

Asymco has produced some graphs showing the amazing arc Android growth is on. These are units shipped, not sold, granted, but it is still a comparison between platforms. Smartphone market penetration is now over 30% of the total phone market. … Continue reading →

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Woot! – Kingston Wi-Drive 16GB Wireless Flash Storage for iOS Devices Just $69.99 – $49.99 after rebate!

Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by MegaZone

Today’s Woot! deal is the Kingston Wi-Drive 16GB Wireless Flash Storage for iOS Devices for $69.99 + $5 S&H. And, on top of that, there is a $20 manufacturer’s rebate. That brings the price down to $49.99. MSRP is $129.99, … Continue reading →

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Galaxy Nexus Launches, Google Posts A Slew of Videos to Showcase It

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by MegaZone

While Verizon has yet to announce the launch date for their 4G LTE Galaxy Nexus variant (12/8 seems to be the latest rumor), and I’m jealously watching my fiancee play with her new Droid RAZR, the HSPA+ version of the … Continue reading →

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Roku Roadtrip! Streaming Boxes Headed to Canada and the UK

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by MegaZone

Roku is bringing their streaming player set top boxes to Canada and the United Kingdom in early 2012, according to a press release. Roku is the leading streaming platform in the US, with over 350 content channels as well as … Continue reading →

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Google Posts Video of Google Music Launch Event

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by MegaZone

If you missed the live even for the launch of Google Music and you want to see it, Google has you covered. They’ve posted the video of the live stream to YouTube (no surprise there) for your enjoyment:

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