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Griffin and Dijit Media Build Universal Android Remote

Beacon is the name of the universal remote control system that Griffin and Dijit want to use on tablets and Android phones. Essentially, it is a combination of hardware and software that should let any phone and tablet, as long as it is running Android OS, be sued as a touch remote control. Home entertainment cent...

9 November 2011
05:51 GMT

Update Remote, iMovie, Find My iPhone Apps for iOS 5

Apple this week pushed one of the biggest sets of updates in years this week, and some of those updates include new versions of Remote, iMovie, and Find My iPhone apps for iDevice owners.Apple’s Remote 2.2 brings iOS 5 compatibility and some unspecified stability and performance improvements.iMovie 1.2.2 addres...

13 October 2011
11:21 GMT

Awesome X1 iOS App Lets You Remotely Grab Files from Your PC

Based in Pasadena, California, X1 Technologies, Inc. has come up with this intuitive iOS app that lets you browse the contents of your desktop computer and grab virtually any file to display, edit and or share with your iPhone, or iPad.“Make your mobile device an extension of your PC or Mac, and leave the lapto...

12 October 2011
04:39 GMT

DirecTV Remote Is an Enemy to All Hotel Germs

It looks like innovations really is taking all sorts of shapes when it comes to the consumer electronics market, having perhaps assumed its most unusual approach in the hands of pay-TV company DirecTV.There are many things that remote controls can do, especially universal ones that can manage not just a TV, set-top ...

21 June 2011
08:14 GMT

Apple Launches New and Improved Remote 2.1.1 for iOS

Apple has launched an updated version of its Remote iOS application that works with Macs and the Apple TV to make improvements when connecting to iTunes or Apple TV, to add a "skip back" button when playing video, and to make performance improvements. Remote works with all iDevices, including the iPad, and allows ...

16 March 2011
05:10 GMT

Apple Remote iOS App 2.1 Available for Download

Apple has released a new version of its Remote iOS application for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, adding AirPlay video support to control iTunes on a computer to stream videos to an Apple TV, internet radio control to play streams in iTunes, as well as the ability to control iTunes to play Movies and TV shows that are...

22 December 2010
15:46 GMT

RTI Launches Two OLED Packing, ZigBee Compatible Remotes

If just a few years ago OLED screens were reserved for top of the line smartphones and a few small screen TVs, things are a lot different right now as these panels have become commonplace in consumer electronics everywhere, RTI just announcing they have started shipping two dual-RF OLED remotes.Dubbed the T2-C+ and T...

6 December 2010
09:31 GMT

A New Version of Remote for iPhone Is Available (2.0.1)

Remote 2.0.1, an update to Apple’s iOS app that lets users control iTunes and Apple TV using their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad over their Wi-Fi network, is now available from the iTunes App Store.Remote for iOS assists users in easily choosing playlists, songs, and albums as if they were right in front of their...

18 October 2010
06:42 GMT

Apple Launches New Remote 2.0 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad

Apple has released Remote 2.0, an update to its iOS app which lets users control iTunes and Apple TV using their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad over their Wi-Fi network.Using Remote, iOS device owners can easily choose playlists, songs, and albums as if they were right in front of their computer or Apple TV, according t...

29 September 2010
04:30 GMT

Plex Comes to iOS as Player, Remote, Media Browser

Plex Inc. has released Plex for iOS, a $5 app that allows users to effortlessly connect to their favorite local and online content including iTunes, iPhoto and Aperture, all updated and presented seamlessly on the screen of an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.Plex for iOS is a remote Plex client that connects to the Plex ...

31 August 2010
07:18 GMT

Logitech's Harmony 300 Remote Assumes Control

The dream of having total control over home electronics at one's fingertips has been getting closer to reality. New infrared and wireless connectivity technologies have enabled a better intercommunication between devices. When it comes to remote controls, however, there are still some issues that have slowed dow...

31 March 2010
10:11 GMT

Keynote Launches the Mobile Device Perspective 4.0

Keynote Systems, one of the world leaders in on-demand mobile and Internet test and measurement solutions, has announced the launch of their new product, the Keynote Mobile Device Perspective 4.0 designed especially for mobile application troubleshooting and monitoring. According to the company, the MDP solution can ...

4 March 2010
09:56 GMT

RedEye mini Turns Your iPhone into a Universal Remote

ThinkFlood has introduced the latest addition to the RedEye family of products, the RedEye mini, a device that turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a full-featured universal remote. It delivers code database and a built-in channel guide, for less than $50, which includes an iPhone app. “RedEye mini offers the ...

4 March 2010
09:51 GMT

Apple Posts Remote Desktop 3.3.2 Release Notes

In a Support document posted online, Apple reveals that its Remote Desktop utility, now at version 3.3.2, includes two update packages: the Apple Remote Desktop Client 3.3.2, which updates the software that facilitates Remote Management (enabled in Sharing preferences, in System Preferences), and the Apple Remote Des...

12 January 2010
04:08 GMT

Apple Issues Remote Desktop 3.3.2 Client, Admin Updates

Via the Mac OS X built-in Software Update mechanism, as well as through the Downloads section of its website, Apple has released an update for users of its Remote Desktop utility aimed at managing Mac computers on a network. The software assists admins in distributing software, providing real-time online help to othe...

12 January 2010
02:44 GMT

L5 Technology Develops IR Transmitter, Remote App for iPhone

Since we’re on the topic, L5 Technology also has a remote product for you. However, unlike traditional remotes, the one provided by L5 is 100% customizable. How is that possible? Well, for starters, there's little solid material involved. It’s mostly software! The folks at L5 decided to unclutter yo...

6 January 2010
05:55 GMT

Boxee Introduces QUERTY Remote for its Box

The Boxee Box, a direct rival of the Apple TV, just got its own remote. Besides regular playback controls, the device boasts an attractive QWERTY keyboard. The people behind the Boxee project explain that they went this way after having second thoughts about an on-screen keyboard. Boxee is a very attractive service ...

6 January 2010
05:24 GMT

Lenovo Selling Wireless Multimedia Remote with Keyboard

The multimedia remote with keyboard and trackball from Lenovo wasn't launched with the usual “world's first” or “world's best” or any other such epithet. Actually, Lenovo didn't even issue a press release for this product, even though the 57Y6336 has already been selling fo...

28 December 2009
03:37 GMT

Apple Updates iPhone Remote App to Version 1.3.2 - Free Download

The Apple-developed Remote application for iPhone and iPod touch has been updated to version 1.3.2, adding support for Apple TV 3.0, while fixing compatibility with the latest version of iTunes. Remote lets users control music playback and volume, build and update Genius playlists, edit iTunes playlists, and more, an...

30 October 2009
10:59 GMT

DocuSign Launches ESIGNControl for iPhone

DocuSign has released ESIGNControl, a new iPhone app under the label of Smart Mobile Solutions. ESIGNControl enables DocuSign customers to use their iPhones to track, view and control documents sent for electronic signature, and it is now available from the iTunes App Store for $6.99. According to the official repo...

8 October 2009
08:26 GMT

Download ShareTool 1.3.1 for Mac OS X

ShareTool, developed by Yazsoft, is a useful application that assists Mac users in accessing all the Bonjour services on their home network (iTunes Music Sharing, Screen Sharing, File Sharing, printing, and more) from anywhere in the world. Version 1.3.1 adds an enhanced Mac OS X 10.6.1 compatibility, as well as an e...

6 October 2009
11:04 GMT

ShareTool 1.3 Now Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6.1

ShareTool is a useful app developed by the people at Yazsoft. It allows users to access all of the Bonjour services on their home network (iTunes Music Sharing, Screen Sharing, File Sharing, printing, and more) from anywhere in the world. The new release adds Mac OS X 10.6.1 compatibility and other enhancements. Acc...

25 September 2009
05:18 GMT

Apple Releases Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin

Apple has released an update to its Remote Desktop Admin utility, recommending the new version to all Apple Remote Desktop users, as it addresses several issues related to the overall reliability. The release also incorporates a fix in the report-results window not being displayed for German, according to the Cuperti...

17 September 2009
03:10 GMT

Download New TeamViewer 4 for Mac OS X (Free)

TeamViewer, a solution for easy and friendly desktop sharing developed by the company with the same name, has recently received an update on the Mac side. Adding Custom QuickSupport and enhanced partner list options like notifications for incoming chat messages and grouping of offline partners, the new software is im...

15 September 2009
11:00 GMT

ShareTool Adds Mac OS X 10.6.1 Compatibility

ShareTool, the Yazsoft-developed app that lets you access all of the Bonjour services on your home network from anywhere in the world, has been updated to include Mac OS X 10.6.1 compatibility, adjusted tab order and other tweaks. Yazsoft is also offering discounted bundle pricing across its entire product line. Dev...

15 September 2009
09:56 GMT

Download ShareTool 1.2.9 for Mac OS X

Yazsoft has updated ShareTool, an app that allows you to access your home network remotely. ShareTool now supports full Playback integration, has a Hi-res ShareTool icon and adds various internal and UI tweaks, according to the app’s developers. ShareTool is a useful app that lets you access all of the Bonjour...

4 September 2009
09:08 GMT

About Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin / 3.3.1 Client

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.1 Client and Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin were released to the public yesterday, with Apple posting additional details on the updates on the Support section of its website. “The 3.3.update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop users and addresses several issues related to overa...

21 August 2009
04:41 GMT

Apple Issues Tiger, Leopard Updates for Remote Desktop 3

The company headquartered in Cupertino, California developing the Mac operating system has released updates to “Apple Remote Desktop,” a utility made specifically for computer administrators responsible for large numbers of computers. The Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin and Remote Desktop 3.3.1 Client upda...

21 August 2009
02:59 GMT

i.TV 2.0 for iPhone Launching with Remote Control Framework

i.TV has announced what the company calls the “i.TV Remote Control Framework.” The framework enables third-party devs to develop solutions for controlling external devices (television, an AV receiver or DVR) via i.TV on the iPhone and iPod touch. These remote capabilities are now coming to the iPhone and ...

18 August 2009
06:27 GMT

Sony's New Motion Controller Will Allow Precise Tracking of Movements

Motion sensitive controls are all the rage these days, as Nintendo paved the way with its systems employed on the hugely successful Wii console. Now, stepping this way are both Microsoft and Sony, forgetting that they dismissed motion controls as a fad a few years ago. We've heard a lot of talk about Project Na...

24 July 2009
02:22 GMT

Apple Adds Gestures to Apple TV, iPhone Remote App

Apple TV 2.4 and Remote 1.3 are two updates that now provide a new way for users to control the wireless media hub through multi-touch input on the iPhone’s touch-sceen. Apple details the updates on its Support section (for Apple TV 2.4) and on iTunes (for Remote 1.3). According to AppleInsider, users can now ...

25 June 2009
02:51 GMT

onOne Intros iPhone App for Photographers

onOne Software Inc. has announced a new application for iPhone and iPod touch that allows users to remotely control a Canon EOS DSLR using the Apple portable device over a Wi-Fi network. As the official report outlines, the new DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone application allows photographers to remotely control the se...

1 June 2009
16:01 GMT

Free Monitoring App Released for iPhone, iPod touch – Alarm.com

Alarm.com has announced the availability of a free application that enables iPhone and iPod touch users to perform home and business security monitoring right from the portable device. According to its makers, the Alarm.com app provides complete awareness of what’s happening at their properties in real time. T...

14 May 2009
14:11 GMT

Intego Updates Mac Security Software

Intego, the self touted “Macintosh security specialist,” has updated two of its top-end security products, ContentBarrier and Remote Management Console. The former, now updated to version X5, is a piece of parental software that helps Mac users protect their children when they use the Internet on both Mac...

27 April 2009
04:31 GMT

Boxee Lands on iPhone as Remote App - Free Download

The folks at boxee are proud to announce a free remote application for using the boxee entertainment solution on the Apple TV via iPhone or iPod touch. The app is aimed at those who've misplaced / lost / damaged or simply don't like the Apple Remote that ships with every new Apple TV and iMac.According to t...

16 March 2009
07:45 GMT

Apple Updates Remote App to Complement iTunes 8.1

In light of the iTunes 8.1 update, Apple has released a new version of its Remote application for iPhone and iPod touch. The free-to-download app provides compatibility with the latest version of iTunes, as well as a number of bug fixes. From the iTunes App Store, the app's description goes as follows: Be a mo...

12 March 2009
10:52 GMT

Air Mouse Updated – Download Client and Server Here

Air Mouse instantly transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a wireless mouse for your computer. The newly-updated app should make a great companion for Apple's fresh Mac mini, which can serve as the perfect living room media center. The solution allows you to sit back and surf the web, browse your photo librar...

5 March 2009
10:09 GMT

Apple Offers Keynote Remote App to iPhone / iPod Touch Users

Upon introducing the new version of its productivity suite of apps, iWork ’09, Apple also confirmed the existence of a new iPhone / iPod touch app in the iTunes App Store. Keynote Remote integrates with Apple's Keynote application (part of the iWork suite) and lets users control their slides remotely, via ...

7 January 2009
14:46 GMT

New In-Ear Headphones Now Shipping

Apple has announced the immediate availability of its new In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic. The headset is “engineered for superior acoustic accuracy, balance, and clarity,” according to the company. The first new stereo headset introduced by Steve Jobs at the September 9 event was a new model that s...

3 December 2008
10:50 GMT

Apple Improves Patent for Smart Apple Remote

A patent filing made by Apple in July this year, for a more reliable Apple Remote control system, has been recently made available to the public. Apple talks of a remote, similar to the Nintendo Wii's controller (the Wii Remote). However, Apple's device would be able to better distinguish predetermined ligh...

11 November 2008
10:19 GMT

Apple Remote Desktop Updated (3.2.2)

In light of yesterday's updates, Apple has issued an update to its solution for managing the Macs on a network, distributing software, providing real-time online help, and more. Version 3.2.2 improves reliability with the Copy Items command, and fixes issues surrounding the Force Quit All Applications and Copy I...

17 September 2008
02:52 GMT

Apple Launches Remote App for iPhone

So you've upgraded to iPhone software 2.0, downloaded the App Store and started browsing it, only to stumble upon a strange app, simply dubbed Remote, huh? Go ahead, download it with confidence Apple itself developed it for you to use on your iPhone and control the iTunes library on your Mac, as well as the so...

11 July 2008
17:36 GMT

How Video Game Light Guns Work

I'm sure most of us, if not all, had or still have a home video game, or went to play arcade games at some point in time. You might have noticed a remote-like device resembling a firearm or a pistol that can be used to shoot objects displayed on a TV screen, generally referred to as a video game light gun. The p...

21 April 2008
05:54 GMT

iPhone/iPod Touch to Interact with Blu-Ray Players through BD Touch

NetBlender has announced BD touch, a new technology that will enable iPhone and iPod touch users to control their Blu-ray players. Denny Breitenfeld, the CTO of NetBlender, told gizmodo.com that what they're offering is far more than just a standalone app, but a package containing a professional Blu-Ray authorin...

10 April 2008
05:56 GMT

TuneStage II Turns Your iPod into its Own Remote

Some iPod owners see their portable Apple player as more than a... well, portable Apple player. They also use it as a living-room entertainment device as it connects beautifully to a stereo and plays a whole library at max volume. But you don't want to sit around your stereo all day, you want to control the iPod...

21 February 2008
05:58 GMT

Dim the Lights with Z-wave Adapter and Houseport for OS X

It's no secret that each and every one of us would rather sit on our arses doing nothing all, satisfying most of our needs remotely. Now we can, thanks to Wayne-Dalton who has crafted the WDUSB-10MAC, hailed as the world's first Z-Wave-enabled home control system, according to engadget.com.Just so everyone&...

25 January 2008
08:45 GMT

Troubleshoot the Universal Media Remote (Xbox 360)

Tired of getting home to your non working Xbox 360 remote? Everyone can agree it can be a drag getting up every time you want to turn the volume up, or switch to a different viewing mode, not to mention skip through the chapters if you're looking for something in particular. So whether it's the DVD features...

3 January 2008
08:56 GMT

Check Out The Golfer's Dream Machine!

When I saw this I remembered someone once said that a good caddy can be far much more than a faithful assistant, but a real friend in need. Feeling like it's time to get rid of your silly golf caddy? Then check this out! The Stewart Golf X3 remote golf caddy is the ultimate way you can gang with the cool golfers...

5 December 2007
14:46 GMT

Americans Love Working Remotely

I guess everybody likes to stay home and work remotely without having to go the office in order to do his regular activities. A recent study conducted by Citrix revealed that 23 percent of the Americans and 41 percent of the business owners already work remotely using the power of the Internet. Moreover, 62 percent o...

27 November 2007
10:00 GMT

IT Department - A Place for Insomniacs!

I guess that many of you are aware of the fact that keeping a firm secure is not an easy thing to do. Some people aren't even able to keep their own home computers safe, need I say more about huge networks? And in case you were thinking that an IT manager's work for the day ends when he leaves the office, t...

1 October 2007
05:11 GMT


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