Tag archive: DLNA

A teaser video from Sony has been released demonstrating a new product named Dot Switch, that seemingly lets you control a variety of devices from a Sony smartphone. The clip shows someone tapping a big glowing button on the screen of their Xperia phone, which then activates different devices ranging from the improbable — a gramophone and confetti cannons — to the more likely, a Sony flatscreen TV and a remote light dimmer. Once… Read More

Read on for an overview of the Sony HomeShare system, then check out our full reviews of Sony HomeShare components: Sony SA-NS300 wireless network speaker  Sony NAC-SV10i iPod/iPhone dock Sony RMN-U1 universal touch-screen remote control At CES 2011, Sony announced it was moving away from its Altus line of wireless speakers in favor of a suite of products centered around what it called HomeShare. In a rather surprising move, Sony’s… Read More

Onkyo announced the August release of the $599 BD-SP809 Blu-ray player with THX certification and 3D capability. In addition to Blu-ray movies, the BD-SP809 also handles WMA, MP3 and DivX HD files via the disc drive or a user-supplied USB thumb drive. The player is DLNA 1.5 certified, thus users can connect the BD-SP809 to their home network in order to access video, photos or music. Network connection requires hard-wired via the Ethernet port,… Read More

Computer maker Acer is rolling out its Revo RL100 media center PC at United States retailers today, taking a shot at being a sleek—and budget-friendly—home digital media hub. The RL100 features a sleek chassis (it's just one inch tall) and a unique dual-mode keyboard that flips between a touch-based keyboard and a trackpad-like mouse. And, for the all-Acer household, the Revo RL100 features Acer's clear.fi technology,… Read More

Pioneer Electronics has announced new additions to its Pioneer Elite AV receiver line, expanding on the systems' ability to interact with other digital entertainment sources in the home (as well as on the Internet) while still serving as a high-quality hub for in-home audio and video. Most of the new receivers will support Apple AirPlay and DLNA so users can push media from their computers and favorite mobile devices to their home… Read More

The Droid Incredible is getting a sequel, but it's a lot like the original. Today, HTC and Verizon announced that the Droid Incredible 2 will be available on April 28 for $199.99, with a two-year contract. However, those who are holding out for the new phone, you might as well get the original. The Incredible 2 appears to be pretty much the same phone, with a face lift. Like its hit phone last year, the Incredible 2 has a 1GHz Snapdragon… Read More

Last week, we heard a rumor that HTC is planning to launch an Android tablet in March. Well, now a Norwegian site called Amobil has published a low resolution picture and some early specs for the device, which will be the first of several tablets from HTC this year, including a 10-inch LTE tablet. The HTC Flyer tablet will supposedly sport a 7-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1024 x 600, which happens to be the same resolution and size as… Read More

Storage and peripheral maker LaCie had introduced its LaCinema Classic HD, a new high-definition multimedia player with broad format support, ample storage, 1080p and Dolby digital audio, plus DLNA and UPnP support for bringing media from an existing home network to an HDTV. Plus, the unit packs both Ethernet and Wi-Fi to ensure easy connectivity anywhere in the house. “LaCinema Classic HD is all you need to store, play and share your… Read More