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Since almost all modern life's entertainment is based on electrical appliances that use remote controls, new technology developments could soon mean the transition to an even easier form of remote controlling - using your own hands.The technology for hand remote controlling is already in place and has been ... |
1 October 2008
10:06 GMT |
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TeamViewer, a remote control and desktop sharing solution from the developer of the same name, has been finally approved by the team of beta testers. It now includes full file transfer capabilities and it is fully cross-platform compatible for connections to and from Windows machines. The software is free for persona... |
17 July 2008
03:38 GMT |
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Playwatch 1.2 is now available from Aquarius Software and it comes with a lot of enhancements such as the ability to place iTunes remote control buttons directly in the menu bar next to the ticker but also new Cover-Art and track views. Another plus worth mentioning is the fact that certain bugs have been fixed as we... |
3 July 2008
19:06 GMT |
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Bains Software has released a new version of its remote control app, ShareTool. Currently at version 1.2, the application now offers better support for iPhoto, a tweaked up UI, an option to switch automatic port mapping on or off, and automatic compression of network traffic.Developed for Bonjour users looking to acc... |
2 July 2008
17:56 GMT |
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Along with the release of iPhone SDK Beta 8, Apple has also seeded a pre-release version of iTunes 7.7 and a new version of iPhone 2.0 software. MacRumors points out to a hint in the Read Me of the iTunes installer which says something about an iPhone / iPod Touch "remote application."Seeded to developers on the nigh... |
27 June 2008
03:57 GMT |
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We have recently brought you news about a product that was meant to capitalize on Father's Day, namely the ESPN's Ultimate Remote. It appears that there's yet another similar product that aims at providing media enthusiasts with a new remote control experience. This time around, the manufacturer is fam... |
23 May 2008
11:13 GMT |
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TV-B-Gone (television be gone) is a simple universal remote control that, as its name states, has the capability of turning off all types of televisions controlled through infrared remotes. The device was created by Mitch Altman and was presumably invented for turning off televisions located in public areas that dist... |
7 April 2008
06:32 GMT |
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TeamViwer is a useful remote maintenance software. Up until this point, the software has been available solely for PCs running Windows, but the developer put his back into it, again, and came up with a Mac version (beta) as well. What's even better is that the new version, running from Mac OS X 10.4 on, offers c... |
4 April 2008
16:51 GMT |
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Asustek has just unveiled a new TV tuner in the My Cinema series, that allows users to enjoy both digital and analog TV using their desktop computers. The new offering connects to the PC via a PCI-Express interface and can support both digital (ATSC/QAM) and analog (NTSC) TV programs formats.The built-in MPEG2 hardwa... |
28 March 2008
05:39 GMT |
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Remote controls were first developed during World War I by the German military to crash naval vessels into Allied ships, while World War II saw the arrival of the first bomb detonated with the help of a remote control. Both types were operating in the radio frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum, however theoret... |
17 March 2008
08:35 GMT |
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We've seen similar infections in the past, but since this is pretty new, it might manage to bypass the antivirus protection and install on your computer. Security company Trend Micro discovered BKDR_DARKMOON.AH, a new backdoor affecting the Windows operating systems which attempts to open a port in order to allo... |
27 November 2007
09:31 GMT |
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This is the best way to scare the hell out of your friends or neighbors. The radio controller flying saucer is an endless resource of fun for anyone who dares buy such a toy, if not for fun, just to carry around some chocolate bars for your colleagues. The UFO can do a 360 degrees turn, so it shouldn't be any pr... |
22 October 2007
03:16 GMT |
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JBL might not sound too familiar, but it promises to take the iPod docking station concept to another level. Recently, the company decided to make a surprising update to their popular On Stage iPod docking station. Therefore, the new On Stage 3 system offers not only an improved and carefully crafted design but also ... |
10 September 2007
03:02 GMT |
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Diamond was the code-name for the Windows Media Center version included in Windows Vista. Only the Home Premium and the Ultimate editions of Microsoft's latest operating system feature Windows Media Center, and - according to the company - the high end versions of the platform are among those most adopted by end... |
10 July 2007
05:43 GMT |
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The PlayStation3 might be Sony's biggest hope for its future in the gaming industry, but it still lacks quite a few things, the most important being third-party peripherals. However, it seems that a few companies are willing to change that, one of said manufacturers being Nyko, who has launched only a few days a... |
25 June 2007
04:56 GMT |
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Has Microsoft lost the Windows Media center remote on the way to Windows Vista? The remote control designed especially for the Windows Media Center integrated into Microsoft's latest operating system can be viewed in the adjacent images. This is nothing new. The fact of the matter is that this remote control has... |
30 May 2007
11:32 GMT |
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Sony Ericsson has thought of an innovative concept for a new product. We're talking about the extremely useful mobile phone with an integrated remote control.Mobile phones are so easy to handle and always in the user's pocket, so why not make them capable of providing several other functions than the ones t... |
14 May 2007
05:26 GMT |
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Universal remote controls are pricey. That's not an assertion, it's actually a universal truth. Well, if you're the rich&slothful type that got tired of pushing "ze" buttons, perhaps you might be interested in what Logitech is cooking. The word goes that famous PC peripherals manufacturer is working on... |
8 May 2007
03:05 GMT |
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Why leave your couch when you can use a remote control for "handhandling" light scenes? Here's the Insteon solution for the lazy. The RemoteLinc is a wireless "controller" that, well, is only compatible with INSTEON devices in your home. The thing lets you customize and control entire scenes with each of the 6 ... |
5 May 2007
01:47 GMT |
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HeliBots are tiny helicopters used in reconnaissance missions by really bored people (Ok, and probably by kids too). You must've heard about the WoWee DragonFly and Micro Mosquito HeliBots. Well, here's another cute one that should help you do some effective helibot-mapping around your obscure workplace. Th... |
1 May 2007
05:27 GMT |
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Here are two assertions that I'm sure you agree with. Remote controls are devices you use when you're comfortable with your statuary couch position. Right. Secondly, having no remote control for a TV can be nightmarish. Still, who would pay $500 in order to get a universal remote control that comes with a t... |
25 April 2007
07:12 GMT |
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Gadgets are devices that help people in day-to-day activities (and "inactivities", of course). Some are made for the professionals and some for the uncommonly lazy persons (and maybe for the lazy professionals too). Take remote controls for example. They are clearly targeted at people in pursuit of a more slothful li... |
21 March 2007
08:17 GMT |
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One of Sony Ericsson's patents that describe a mobile phone that can be used as a universal remote control has recently been discovered. The handset is meant to feature a touchscreen that can display different remote control user interfaces as well as the necessary electronics for controlling a device. Sony Eric... |
2 March 2007
03:15 GMT |
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