Tag Archive for 'remote-control'

After some clever lateral thinking over at the TiVo Community forums there’s now a way for users to remotely control their PVR via anything with network access and a telnet client.  It’s all thanks to Crestron, who worked with TiVo back when the company was developing v9.1 of the set-top box software; they added support for [...]

This little robotic arm comes as a kit that requires some assembly, but once its done you get this badass robotic arm. It can pick up a maximum of 100 grams, it grasp items up to 1.7-inches in diameter, and even has an LED light for night time use.

Universal Remote Control, Inc introduced a unique wireless keypad designed to use on walls or as a handheld remote. The custom installer would love the simplicity wireless remote which requires a mere four screws to mount on a wall. It also has a built-in magnet to affix on your freezer, metal surface or arts [...]

I don’t know what else to say about it other than it definitely looks unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. It is a fairly basic design though with an iPod dock at the heart, speakers to the left and right, and buttons just forward of the dock.

Hey, now you can mess up your next trade show too. This trick isn’t quite as bad as it doesn’t turn the TV’s off, it just makes the remote controls useless, which could also be considered worse.

Synaptics are no strangers to the pages of SlashGear, and we’ve been lucky enough to have hands-on experience in the past with their clever touchscreen concept cellphone.  Back in those pre-iPhone days the idea of an intuitive multitouch UI on a mobile device was pretty far-fetched, with Windows Mobile offering little in the way of finger-friendliness.  [...]

Back in the good old days if people wanted to remember something they tied a string around their finger to help them. I think that’s where the Multimedia Remote Watch got its inspiration. Sure, now you remember to feed the dog but do you remember where you left the TV remote when you [...]

This kit comes with all the receivers and hardware necessary to turn just about any in-car display into a navigational unit. I don’t even think it has to be a touch-screen since this kit comes with a remote that could control the software.

The Digital Media Remote (DMR) is an advanced programmable remote that has wireless data capabilities. The WiFi connectivity gives wireless setup, access to content and network backup of user settings. No PC is required for installation and it wirelessly updates with new features, content, client software and firmware.

It’s very user friendly and [...]

Everyone loves universal remotes and now they can love the Logitech version of one too. It’s called the Harmony One and aside from looking slick it comes with a smaller cost($250) and a slimmer grip than it’s predecessor the Harmony 1000($500).

It has a 2.2’ color touch screen that will give a quick, accurate [...]