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Google+ Hangouts get Remote Desktop feature using Chrome technology

Brian Sin — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:36:32 +0000

Google+ has just issued an update that brings the remote desktop feature to Hangouts. With Hangouts Remote Desktop, your friends can give you permission to control their desktop through the Hangouts app. Because you’re in a Hangout, you are still able to see each other and voice chat with each other while you’re controlling the

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Best Buy follows Yahoo and cancels work-from-home program

Brian Sin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:56:35 +0000

For some reason, Best Buy believes that it’s a good idea to follow Yahoo’s example and forbid its workers from working from home. Considering all of the angry feedback Yahoo received from its employees as well as all of the negative press written about its structure change, you would think Best Buy would stay away

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Yahoo no longer allows workers to work from home

Brian Sin — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:41:03 +0000

It looks like Yahoo’s homepage isn’t the only thing getting a revamp. Yahoo is also gearing up to revamp its entire working structure. In a memo released out to all of the employees who work for Yahoo, working from home will no longer be an option. That’s right, those who work full-time from home and

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YouTube launches remote control support on new LG, Sony, and Panasonic TVs

Craig Lloyd — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:33:54 +0000

While Google already announced support for pushing YouTube video straight to Google TV devices, the company is now announcing support for the same function on new Smart TVs from LG, Sony, and Panasonic. Owners of Smart TVs from these brands can now use the YouTube smartphone app as a remote control of sorts. At CES

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VooMote Zapper iPhone Universal Remote Control Review

Chris Burns — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:09:31 +0000

The device you’re about to see is a tiny piece of technology that plugs into the 30-pin port on your iPhone, your iPod Touch, or your iPad. What you’ll get when you connect to the application that comes free from the iTunes App Store is a universal remote for essentially any television-connected device you’ve got

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LogMeIn iOS app now free for remote desktop access

Rue Liu — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:51:09 +0000

The LogMeIn app for remotely accessing your Mac or Windows desktop via your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch is now free. The app originally cost $29.99 and was called LogMeIn Ignition. This new version carries over much of the same functionality allowing you to remotely control your desktop computer from the convenience of your iOS

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Nest iPod-style Smart Thermostat gets a detailed teardown

Cory Gunther — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:13:57 +0000

A few months back we reported on a device called the Nest Learning Thermostat. This iPod-esque smart thermostat is available now and comes from Nest Labs – led by ex iPod chief Tony Fadell. The neat little gadget they’ve created will awake when you walk by, learn your ways and habits, and even save you

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MyTVRemote App For iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Gets Hardware Revamp

Rue Liu — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:50:57 +0000

When it comes to interacting and navigating your TV and other multimedia devices, there are increasingly more options these days. One app that attempts to turn your iOS device into a magical remote that both controls your TV and integrates social features is the MyTVRemote app. Today, the app is getting an updated IR transceiver

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Ditch Your Universal Remote for Multiple Remotes

Don Reisinger — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:25:08 +0000

Most people want to find a way to replace all their remotes for a single universal remote that can do it all. They reason that with a single remote, they can cut down on confusion and annoyance. Oh, how wrong those universal remote seekers are. Like many others who have several devices hooked up in

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Bang & Olufsen Beo6 Home Theater System Remote Unveiled

Evan Selleck — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:30:33 +0000

One day before Christmas, and Bang & Olufsen have decided to introduce a brand new home theater system remote. The new model, called the Beo6, is a replacement for the Beo5. And, as you might expect, brings new features along for the ride. Most importantly, though, is the added WiFi connectivity. The remote is unique

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Pink and Blue Wii MotionPlus remotes up for pre-order

Shane McGlaun — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:44:53 +0000

Guys if you are lucky enough to have a girl that is into playing games (video games you perv) and you need a good gaming gift to get her for Valentine’s day, we have found it for you. I talked a bit about the new blue and pink Wii Remotes that Nintendo unveiled back in

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New Kinetix announces price and availability for Re remote accessory for iPhone

Shane McGlaun — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:33:39 +0000

We saw some cool gear for the iPhone at CES this year. One of the interesting little accessories was the L5 Remote dongle that turns the iPhone into a universal remote. It wasn’t the only iPhone remote accessory to turn up at the show. A company called New Kinetix announced a similar device called the

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Lenovo 57Y6336 multimedia remote with keyboard debuts

Shane McGlaun — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:47:39 +0000

If you are tired of using that full wireless keyboard and mouse from your desk to run your HTPC in the living room, Lenovo has a new remote for you. The remote is called the Lenovo Wireless Multimedia Remote. Simple enough name for a simple device. The remote offers full control over your Windows computer

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FCC outs Flip Video remote

Shane McGlaun — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:12:25 +0000

The FCC has become a steady source of leaked product shots and scant bits of information on new gadgets and electronics before they are launched. The funny thing to me is that the FCC seems to not care when companies ask for images to be confidential. That may be bad for the company, but it’s

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