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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.

New syndicated feed

Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 by MegaZone

I just created a syndicated feed for TiVo Blog.

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Try scratching this DVD

Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 by MegaZone

Researchers at electronics giant TDK have developed a tough new coating that promises to make scratched DVDs a thing of the past and that will help usher in an emerging data storage format with 10 times the capacity of the … Continue reading →

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TiVo Is No Longer Skipping Past Advertisers

Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 by MegaZone

The name that redefined how viewers watch television aims to reinvent commercials. You know, I don’t think this is a big deal. Actually, I think this is good – so pop-ups while FFW, big deal. 1. I use 30 second … Continue reading →

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Rumor: Big, bad news in tomorrows LA Times

Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 by MegaZone

Spotted in PVRBlog: I talked to a LA Times reporter yesterday about some upcoming TiVo features (nope, not TiVo To Go), and all I can say is your jaw will likely drop when you hear about it, but not in … Continue reading →

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TiVo backer Aslop to leave VC firm

Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 by MegaZone

Stewart Alsop, the venture capitalist who helped foster TiVo, is leaving his firm to try something new.

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