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Control4’s HC-200 Controller Under $500

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At this week’s CEDIA Expo in Denver, home automation developer Control4 introduced its new HC-200 home automation control unit. What’s surprising about the HC0-200 isn’t so much the wealth of home automation possibilities it offers, but it’s sub-$500 price tag in a field traditionally dominated by expensive hardware controllers.

“We believe the HC-200 sets a new standard of affordability for home automation,” said Control4 CEO Will West, in a statement. “The evolution of our Home Controller line highlights Control4’s commitment to providing flexible alternatives to fit the different needs of homeowners and in the case of the HC-200 will open the door to new customers who are ready for something more capable than a simple universal remote.”

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EA Brings C&C, Other Classics to Mobile

As computer and console games march forward with better graphics, more intuitive controls and innovative new game concepts, mobile devices are getting a few leftover favorites from yesteryear. Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday that it would bring Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars and Road Rash to mobile phones, while iPods will soon have Monopoly and a new title, The Sims DJ.

Of course, none of the games will be exact ports of their equivalents on other systems. Tiberium Wars will lose its real-time control system for a “phased” version more suited to mobile phones, and players will also be limited to six type of units. Road Rash will still let players rip through cities in combative motorcycle races, with the ability to upgrade vehicles and weapons, but choices will be a bit more limited.

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Documentary Tackles Issue of Internet Porn

Documentary Tackles Issue of Internet Porn

Michael Moore did gun control. Al Gore did global warming. Now an independent film company is tackling the next pressing issue of our age: Internet pornography. On Monday, Living Biographies announced the release of their latest documentary, “Traffic Control: The People’s War on Internet Porn.”

The film will cover the ease of access to Internet pornography and what can be done to regulate it. According to the company, the film was compiled from more than 200 hours of interview footage with adult entertainment sellers, ex-porn stars, psychological experts, business owners, technologists, Internet porn addicts, educators, members of the Free Speech Coalition, and hundreds of teenagers.

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TV Remote Co-Inventor Robert Adler Dies

TV Remote Co-Inventor Robert Adler Dies

Thousands of new inventions are registered (or stolen) and reach the global marketplace every year, but only a tiny handful become staples of modern life. The telegraph, the telephone, the lightbulb, and radio were each breakthroughs which had tremendous impacts on today’s culture, but one de facto standard of modern life probably rests in your hand every day: the television remote control.

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Panasonic Puts Shine on Lumix Camera Line

Panasonic Puts Shine on Lumix Camera Line

Panasonic has announced a slew of new models for its Lumix digital camera line, adding features sure to appeal to first-time and casual picture-snapper as well as powerful capabilities, big optical zooms, and technical hutzpah at the high end to keep photo enthusiasts happy.

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Xantech Adds Programmable Remote

Xantech, a manufacturer of signal processing and control systems, announced last week they’d begun shipping their XTR39 color LCD touch screen remote control. The XTR39 is priced at $999.

The XTR39, said Xantech, is an IR style remote control which sports a 3.9” color touch screen display. Features of this new programmable remote control include dedicated buttons for more frequently used commands such as volume and power, a touch wheel control for scrolling through on-screen menus and commands, a silver finish, included charging cradle and the ability to control multiple house systems such as A/V, lighting, climate control and more.  Read more...

CES 2006 Profile: dreamGear

Video game accessory maker dreamGear, at CES 2006 in early January, announced a new line of speakers for the iPod family as well as Sony’s PlayStation Portable handheld video game system. The company named this product line i.Sound.

Amongst the eight speaker sets announced, several standout. The most notable of these is the i.Sound Max Portable Speaker System. Targeted towards iPod users, this docking station style system comes with a full function remote control. It has a tubular casting design, can be powered by an included AC adapter or 4 AA batteries, digital volume control and bass enhancement control. It is priced at $129.95 and should be available in March 2006.  Read more...

Logitech Showcases New Xbox 360 Remote

Logitech today announced a remote control accessory for Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox 360 video gaming system. Part of the computer accessory company’s line of advanced Harmony remote controls, the new Harmony Advanced Universal Remote Control for Xbox 360 will be available later this month for $129.99.

The Harmony Advanced Universal Remote Control for Xbox 360, said Logitech, grants users complete remote control of their next generation gaming system as well as other components in their entertainment system. Special console-specific buttons on the Harmony remote are designed to help navigate the Xbox 360 interface. The remote´s white finish, chrome accents, green backlighting and slim design are designed to complement the Xbox 360’s curves.  Read more...

PoGo Launches Battery-Free Remote Control

Priced at only $24.99, the battery free EZPower remote control lasts 7 days off a full charge. Simply crank the jog dial on the bottom of the remote. While it looks pretty cheesy with the blue and grey color scheme, it does control up to six different devices including your TV, cable box, VCR, satellite system, auxiliary device and a DVD player.

There is nothing worse than having your remote control batteries die on you forcing you to get up and replace them right? Never again!

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Philips RC9800i Color Touch-Screen Remote

The unique Philips RC9800i provides an easy-to-use touch-screen platform for controlling both networked and legacy audio and video devices in the home. With just a few clicks, the RC9800i enables full control over all media content in the home, using Wi-Fi connectivity and the UPnP networking protocol to access, control and distribute digital audio, video and photos from PCs and the Internet to Wi-Fi enabled AV devices.

Photos stored on a PC can be previewed on the RC9800i’s color display while Philips’ Digital Media Manager software enables the remote organization of media content on a PC. Online TV listings can also be quickly accessed via a broadband connection, with the RC9800i even being able to automatically cache the latest electronic TV guide information.  Read more...

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