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Anybots telepresence robot now shipping

, Feb 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Anybots' telepresence business robots have now begun shipping, offering remote control of a balancing robot with two-way audio and video. Billed as a challenge to business travel, Anybots went up for pre-order back in July 2010; those customers will start to get their 'bots this week, while new orders will ship in March. Read The Full Story

Peel Fruit ZigBee iPhone remote system up for silent auction

, Jan 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

How much would you pay for an iPhone remote control? Peel is hoping the answer extends to at least a few hundred; the company is following the unusual approach of putting its first ZigBee-based universal remote systems up for silent auction, testing the water to see just what users reckon it's all worth. Read The Full Story

BMW 1-Series gets Nokia C7 remote-control [Video]

, Jan 20th 2011 Discuss [7]

Nokia's C7 proved a respectable business handset when we reviewed it, but then we didn't try remotely-controlling a BMW with the Symbian smartphone. That's just what two engineers from Nokia Asia have apparently managed, taking just twenty days to create the necessary software and remote control hardware to operate a 1-Series' steering, brakes and accelerator, as well as all the regular gadgets inside. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

TiVo Premiere for iPad remote app now available

, Jan 18th 2011 Discuss [1]

TiVo has released its TiVo Premiere for iPad remote control app, a free download [iTunes link] which turns your iOS slate into not only a remote but an EPG guide and recording management station. The app also packs integration with Facebook and Twitter, for easier commenting on broadcast shows. Read The Full Story

Kinect robot control hack gives you an aerobics buddy [Video]

, Jan 17th 2011 Discuss [1]

With all the Kinect hacks we're seeing, it probably doesn't matter whether gamers are leaving their motion-control sensors to gather dust or otherwise; there are enough DIY-addicts buying it to make the peripheral a success. Latest is Asura's V-Sido remote app for the G-Robots GR-001 'bot, which can follow your movements for some aerobics-style mimicry. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Kinect hack motion-controls Flash UIs [Video]

, Jan 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

The awesome Kinect hacks continue, and BLITZ have delivered what could turn out to be one of the more interesting adaptations of Microsoft's motion-gaming peripheral. They've figured out a way to get the Kinect sensor-bar to work with Flash-based interfaces via Node.js, opening the door to Flash, Silverlight and Unity apps being directly controlled by Kinect-recognized motions. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Rotor Concept R/C ‘copter borrows cool Japanese styling [Video]

, Jan 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

We've a big soft-spot for helicopters here at SlashGear, and while we'd prefer Igarashi Design's single-person 'copter concept to spawn a full-sized model (and allow us to whirr above rush-hour traffic), we'll make do with Rotor Concept's scaled-down R/C version. On show at CES 2011 last week, the futuristic chopper has over 19-inch blade-span and beams back live video to the remote control. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Snakebyte shows off new PS3 Blu-ray remote at CES

, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Snakebyte has a range of controllers and accessories for game consoles and computers as well as some cable offerings on the market already in the US. At CES in Las Vegas, the company is showing off a new accessory for the PS3 console that will let you control the Blu-ray playback experience from across the room. Read The Full Story

Orb BR turns your PS3/Blu-ray player into a 1080p streamer

, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Orb's attempt to undercut streaming media rivals like Sonos has resulted in the low-cost and high-functionality Orb Music MP-1 and its video-capable counterpart, and now the company is looking to Blu-ray players and the PS3 for the next attack. Orb BR is a $19.99 disc that turns a network-connected player into an Orb media source, controlled by one of the company's free iOS or Android remote apps and the Orb Caster PC/Mac software. Read The Full Story

Griffin Beacon makes your iPhone 4 a universal remote

, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

It may look like the buzzer for some brilliant TV game show, but this is actually Griffin Technology's Beacon, another option for turning your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a universal remote control. As we've seen from other companies, Beacon hooks up to your iOS device via Bluetooth, and then squirts our IR commands sent from the custom Griffin app. Read The Full Story

TiVo iPad app due before end of January 2011

, Jan 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

TiVo's iPad app is expected to be released sometime before the end of the month, according to the company's VP of user experience. Announced back in November, the app will allow TiVo owners to control recordings and live TV, browse an on-screen program guide, set up schedules and use social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Read The Full Story

Hillcrest and Broadcom make motion-remotes simple with new BT chips

, Jan 5th 2011 Discuss [0]

Sony and LG both turned to Hillcrest Labs last year for help with their motion-control remotes, and now it seems the company is looking to spread its love more generically. Hillcrest has inked a deal with Broadcom to make a pair of Bluetooth chips that integrate the Freespace MotionEngine, the Broadcom BCM35230 digital TV system-on-a-chip (SoC) and BCM20730 single-chip. Read The Full Story
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