About

The Blog
Since 2005, Zatz Not Funny’s beat has been the connected home and digital lifestyle — exploring digital media (even when it’s analog) and the tools used to consume it. More than just recent news, we also aim to provide analysis, interviews, and tutorials. We stay active in the community attending trade shows such as CES, DEMO, and DigitalLife. In addition to posting on ZNF, select content is syndicated to various mainstream web destinations such as Reuters, Yahoo Finance, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

The Team

Dave Zatz, Editor

Dave is an early adopter who must get his hands on all sorts of gear. He’s particularly focused on time-shifting and place-shifting technologies, as well as newer methods of acquiring content. In addition to ZNF, you might also catch some of his thoughts in other publications such as AOL Engadget and PC Magazine. As of 2/5/07, Dave is employed by Sling Media though his opinions here do not represent Sling Media.

Mari Silbey, Columnist

Mari’s tech career started when she became the default “IT guy” in her first job out of college. Since deciding to leave help-desk duties to the experts, she’s focused on trends in technology as a consultant, writer and at-home gadget tinkerer. She’s a sucker for the Web 2.0 fad, happy to review gadgets, and covers interesting happenings in cable and telecom. Mari is blogger-in-chief of Motorola’s Connected Home 2 Go though her opinions here do not represent Motorola.

Davis Freeberg, Contributor

Davis is a digital media and technology enthusiast who follows Netflix, TiVo, VOD, the Media & Digital Convergence. He’s also fascinated with marketing and the impact that it has on consumer choices and especially enjoys discussing technology from a business perspective. More of his coverage on technology can be found at Davis Freeberg’s Digital Connection. Professionally, Davis is an investment adviser in a non-technology field.

Brent Evans, Contributor

Brent has been a technology and media enthusiast from childhood, beginning with an Atari and Commodore 64 and now evolving into Home Theater PCs. Brent enjoys sharing his reflections on tech, gadgets, software and media - more of which can be found at Brent Evans Geek Tonic. Brent resides in Kansas City where he works as the controller & technology director of a small firm.

Dale Dietrich, Contributor

Dale is a lifelong geek with particular interests in the video game industry, Internet-based interactive media, web-apps, fitness, coffee and wine. Dale maintains three blogs: an enthusiast blog - The Daleisphere, and two professional blogs - his Video Game Law Blog and his iMedia Law Blog. He is also the developer of the gift giving site wishhh.com. Dale is licensed to practice law in both California and Ontario. As a sole practitioner, his opinions do reflect the opinions of his employer. Dale resides in Toronto, Canada.

Editorial Policies
Zatz Not Funny does not accept payment for product reviews. Reviewed hardware provided by vendors is disclosed as such and returned to vendors, given away through site contests, or purchased after publication. Reviewed software provided by vendors is disclosed as such and uninstalled or purchased after publication. Personal data is not shared with third parties.

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