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.

Shows start and end just off the half-hour

Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 by MegaZone

Network efforts to get viewers to stick around for the evening are annoying some of their most passionate fans. Spotted in jwz.livejournal.com. My solution – I stopped watching most network television. If ABC wants to screw with their schedule, I … Continue reading →

Posted in DVR, TiVo | 15 Comments

TiVo Announces CEO Succession Plan

Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 by MegaZone

Ramsay to Remain Chairman of the Board

Posted in Press Release, TiVo | Leave a comment

TiVo on hunt for new chief executive

Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 by MegaZone

Michael Ramsay, the current CEO and chairman, plans to move into the role of chairman on a full-time basis, according to the Alviso, Calif.-based company. Ramsay, who has been CEO at TiVo since its founding in 1997 and who has … Continue reading →

Posted in TiVo | 1 Comment

TiVo surfs Internet for new service

Posted on Saturday, January 8, 2005 by MegaZone

TiVo plans to use the Internet to go beyond its digital video recorder service, promising an improved version that meant to keep the company relevant as cable and satellite rivals launch their own DVR options.

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Studios announce HD DVD movie release lists

Posted on Friday, January 7, 2005 by MegaZone

While games publisher Vivendi Universal was touting its support for the Blu-ray Disc format yesterday, the movie business in which it owns a 20 per cent stake, Universal Studios, was announcing plans to release 16 HD DVD titles in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | 3 Comments