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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.

BestBuy.com Two Day Sale – Friday & Saturday

Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 by MegaZone

The holiday promotions seem to start earlier every year. We’re a couple of weeks from Black Friday, but that’s not stopping online stores. BestBuy.com is doing a “Shop Early, Save Big” sale. 2 Days Only, Friday-Saturday. Ready to start your … Continue reading →

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SlingPlayer for Facebook

Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 by MegaZone

It looks like Sling Media is still at it with new versions of SlingPlayer, this time it is SlingPlayer for Facebook. They’ve posted a short demo video of the product, still in development – to Facebook of course. The video … Continue reading →

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Today Only Get the 4G LTE Droid RAZR for only $111.11 for New Customers!

Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 by MegaZone

The Droid RAZR launches on Verizon today, 11/11/11, at 11:11. Yes, cute marketing. The RAZR is the world’s thinnest smartphone, just 7.1mm thick! (Which is cheating a bit, the camera puts a little bulge in one end.) The overall dimensions … Continue reading →

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TIVO to Report Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 by MegaZone

TiVo will be releasing their FY3Q11 financial results on November 22nd at 14:00 PT. There will be a conference call and webcast for those who want to listen in. The webcast will be available for playback through 11/29/11.

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Australia Gets a 1TB TiVo & WeaKnees Starts Offering ANZ TiVo Upgrades

Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2011 by MegaZone

Two pieces of good news for ANZ TiVo users looking for more capacity. Until now Australia and New Zealand TiVo users have had to make due with 160GB & 320GB models. Well, Hybrid Television Services (ANZ) Pty Limited, the licensee … Continue reading →

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