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ThinkGeek Remote Controlled LED Light Bulb

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I am all for gadgets and gizmos having remote controls because who wants to get up and walk across the room to turn something on or off. ThinkGeek is taking it to the next level with a remote controlled LED light bulb.

Not only can you turn the thing on and off from the remote, but you can also change the lights color by pressing a button on the remote. The brightness is also adjustable from the remote. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:01:32 CST | by Shane McGlaun

CLIQK Turns iPhone into Home Remote Control

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CLIQK is a New York City based digital lifestyles services firm. It announced recently that CLIQK VIP members can buy custom iPhones that include an application which gives the user complete control over their home from anywhere in the world.

The custom iPhones include specialized menus, applications, and ring tones not available from Apple or the general public. "We've unlocked the true power of the iPhone, allowing people to use this remarkable tool to control their homes' security, lighting, temperature, shading, and even music -whether they're in sailing in St. Tropez or simply stuck at the office," said CLIQK founder Mark D. Hernandez. "The advantages of this accessibility cannot be overstated, whether it is used to enhance security or just comfort." Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:30:45 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

U.S. to scrutinize remote-control Toys at Airports

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Airline passengers who pack remote-control toys in their carry-on bags should expect a little more security screening at the airport, the Transportation Security Administration said on Monday. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:07:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bang & Olufsen Launch Beo5 Remote Control

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Bang & Olufsen have launched a new remote control called the Beo5 that has a very strange design. The device has a square LCD screen attached to a round module that has buttons for controlling functions of your home theater.

The large color LCD screen is touch sensitive and uses chemically hardened glass. The cool part about the touch-sensitive screen used here is that it attempts to give tactile feedback that most touch screen devices lack. Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:15:38 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Philips Introduces SRM7500 Windows Vista Media Center Remote

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Philips rolled out a new remote control at CEDIA this week called the SRM7500. This remote was designed for Windows Vista powered media center computers. The remote can control Vista’s media center functionality along with five other devices.

The remote also supports basic Windows SideShow features that allow users to browse and play music, pictures and programming guides on the remotes LCD screen. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Sep 2007 11:30:53 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote Review

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Today we are taking a look at the Logitech Harmony 1000 Universal remote control. This remote is a touchscreen design that can control your home theater and even your automated home.

If you are looking for one remote to rule them all, the Harmony 1000 is a great choice and is one of the least expensive touchscreen remotes on the market. The best part is that you don’t have to enter codes, programming is done via your PC. Read more

Posted on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:16:38 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Denon Introduces New PC Programmable Universal Remote

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Those looking for an alternative to the Harmony line of universal remotes form Logitech will be glad to hear there is one more option now available, this time form home theater giant Denon.

Denon’s new remote will do all the things you are used to with other high-end universal remotes, and if you purchase the optional base station the RC-7000CI will work through walls, all around the home thanks to RF control. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Keyspan Launches TuneView iTunes Remote

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Keyspan announced today their TuneView remote for controlling iTunes. The remote is wireless and has a color LCD screen and allows you total control over you iTunes music from up to 150 feet away.

The TuneView works with both Mac and PC and the LCD allows you to browse your music, video and podcasts right from the screen. The remote works with Apple’s AirPort Express, Xitel’s Hi-Fi Link and other routers that connect computer based music servers to AV receivers or multi-room audio systems. Read more

Posted on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:26:51 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Thrustmaster T-Charge All NW Wii Remote Charging Stand Review

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Today we are taking a look at a new Nintendo Wii charging and storage system from Thrustmaster called the T-charge All NW. This stand has room for two Wii remotes, a pair of nunchucks and hides all the wires.

The best part about the Thrustmaster T-charge All NW is that you no longer have to remove the batteries from the Wii remotes to charge them, you simply place the remotes into the cradle and they keep charged when not in use. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:07:53 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Gyration ULTRA R4000 Remote does the Wii Thing

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The success of the Nintendo Wii inspires other vendors to introduce gesture based input devices. Logitech introduced the MX Air Mouse (video) this week. Gyration just sent us some photos and information of their upcoming ULTRA R4000 Music Remote that also supports motion-sensing.

Besides motion-sensing the Gyration Ultra R4000 is a full universal remote with a LCD screen. The screen can display the music library stored on your Media Center without having to turn on the TV or PC monitor. Read more

Posted on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

$499.99 Sony PS3 with 6 Blu-ray and Blu-ray Remote still available

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Amazon still has stock of the Sony PS3 60GB. The Sony console still hold the number one spot on the video game top seller charts on Amazon since Sony reduced the price.

Amazon is still offering a free Sony PS3 Blu-ray remote and now the Blu-ray movie Resident Evil - Apocalypse in addition to the 5 Blu-ray movies that the Sony backed Blu-ray consortium is giving away.
See the details of this great offer on Amazon.com. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Amazon: Sony PS3 for $499.99 including 6 Blu-ray Movies and Blu-ray Remote

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During the day yesterday, Amazon updated the Sony PS3 price to the new low $499.99, that Sony announced Sunday.

The substantial price cut of $100 plus the 5 free Blu-ray movies do what Sony has hoped it would do. The 60GB Sony PS3 is at the number 1 spot on the Video Games top sellers on Amazon.com.

Amazon is even offering now for a limited time a free Sony PS3 Blu-ray remote and the Blu-ray movie Memento. Get this PS3 deal here. Read more

Posted on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:30:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

DLO TuneStik with Remote

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FM transmitters for iPod’s are cool and have been around for a while. DLO has a new take on the FM transmitter that includes a remote that can be mounted to your steering wheel in the car.

The TuneStik is a combo of an FM transmitter and RF remote control. The FM transmitter also has a pass through dock connector allowing you to dock your iPod with most iPod accessories without needing to remove the FM transmitter. Read more

Posted on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:19:33 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Philips SRU8010 Universal Remote, Good for Goose & Gander

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Philips is showing off a new universal remote called the Philips SRU8010 that is set to battle with Logitech’s harmony line of universal remotes. Philips is catering their new remote to both males and females.

They are doing this by putting his and hers buttons on the remote that allow fast access to customized channel lineups. That means you can keep your comedy central and G4 safely saved while your other half's HGTV and Lifetime don’t soil your viewing experience. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:36:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Remote Controlled Flying Dinosaur

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I am a big fan of RC toys, especially those that fly. Firebox has a sweet remote control Pterosaur that flaps its wings to stay aloft, presumably somewhat like a real flying dinosaur would.

I’m not familiar with a pterosaur myself, but this is a cool looking flying toy. Like many of the other flying RC toys I have looked at, like the PiccoZ, the Pterosaur has a rechargeable battery that gets its juice from the controller itself. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 May 2007 16:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Tiny Remote Controlled Star Wars R2-D2

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R2-D2 is very trendy again these days. We have seen R2-D2 mailboxes and R2-D2 trashcans recently.

Think Geek offers now a tiny R/C R2-D2 action figure with light saber remote control.
You can make R2 go forward, or turn reverse in a circle. The tiny replica of the Star Wars robot makes realistic sounds, can turn his head and features a red LED eye.

Think Geek sells the R2-D2 desk toy for $29.99.
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Posted on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:35:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lightsaber Remote is Way Cooler than the Phaser Remote

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Ah the ubiquitous universal remote is coming of age. First we get every basement dwelling Trekkie geeks dream, the Star Trek Phaser Remote. Now we get the other half of sci fi geekdom covered, Star Wars fans.

The controls for power, channel and volume are worked into the lightsaber design and the whole thing looks pretty cool to me. No word on if it will control more than one device. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft SideShow Remote Control for Windows Media Center

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I admit that I haven’t been overly impressed at the thought of Vista SideShow. Who cares if your bag can let you know you have email, I mean who wants strangers reading all their porn spam? RICAVISION has an idea for Sideshow that I do find very appealing though, they have grafted it onto a media center remote.

Now I can sit across the room while I watch my favorite flicks and still read my RSS feeds and check my email. I can also use the remote to schedule recordings with Media Center as well. The SideShow Remote control is a Bluetooth IR+ Class 1 device with a 100 meter operating range. In addition to the features I already mentioned you can also use the remote to browse your music library by album, artist and genre. You can also select recorded TV programs with the remote by program name, episode name, program summary, channel, date recorded length and a snap shot. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:20:34 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Star Trek Phaser Remote is Geekalicious

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True geeks, especially those into Star Trek aren’t satisfied with a mortal remote, even one as cool at the Harmony 890, no they need something more well, something more geeky. The hard core Trekkie out there who already owns the Star Trek Voice Operated Dimmer can now own perhaps the coolest of all Star Trek gadgets, the phaser remote.

Not only does the remote look very similar to the original Star Trek phaser, it even has licensed sounds from the original series from Paramount Pictures. When you press the buttons to change channels you get real sounds from Star Trek. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Remote Control Wrangler for the Serious Dorks

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If you tend to loose your remotes with alarming frequency here is a solution that will help keep them close, and possibly get your butt kicked at the same time. The Remote Control Wrangler is a headband and chin strap that Velcro’s to your remotes.

Yes that means that the remotes are stuck to your head and big ones may well obscure your vision, but hey if it’s stuck to your head you are sure to know where the remote is. Oddly enough this “invention” is dead on for a medical device I am quite familiar with from my pre-geek career. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:49:24 CST | by Shane McGlaun

TV Remote Control Co-Inventor Dr. Adler Died

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Dr. Robert Adler is best known as the co-inventor (with fellow Zenith engineer Eugene Polley) of the wireless TV remote.

Dr. Adler's "Space Command" ultrasonic remote control for TV sets was introduced by Zenith in 1956.
The outstanding inventor received more than 180 U.S. patents. His most recent patent application, for advances in touch-screen technology was even just awarded on February 1st, 2007. He even already came up with some sort of Laser TV (a hot TV technology today) back in 1966.

Together with Mr. Polley, he was honored in 1997 by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with an Emmy award for Zenith's introduction of the first wireless TV remote controls 50 years ago.
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