AMX Launches VoIP Touch Panel AMX is expanding its portfolio of widescreen intercom enabled touch panels with the new 5-inch Modero Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom.
New Clipsal C-Bus Program For Control Systems After more than a year of development, QualiFi has finally launched an interactive 2-way control interface for the Clipsal C-BUS smart lighting and automation system exclusively written for the Philips Pronto and Marantz control systems.
Hitachi Seriously Embarrassed Hitachi's latest invention, a 1.3m high robot, seriously embarrassed the company when it crashed into chairs and a desk when being demonstrated in Tokyo. What Hitachi engineers had not allowed for was the clatter of lunch-break wireless network traffic which sent the robot into a spin.
FIRST PICTURE: Stunning New Baby Philips Pronto Remote The first pictures of the baby new Philips Pronto remote has been revealed. A big hit at the CEDIA Expo being held on the Gold Coast, the remote is due to be released in Europe in September 2007 and Australia a month later.
Replace Your Remote With A Wave Of A Hand An Australian scientist has invented new technology which allows you to use simple hand gestures to control your TV and other AV equipment rather than using a handheld remote control.
Looking For A Spare Hand? Here Is the Answer It can grab a stubbie or grip a cricket bat, it can even come to grips with a remote control. So if you are in need of a spare hand, a bunch of scientists in the USA have the perfect answer for you. But it will cost you $25,000.
New Sunwave Media Centre Remote Sunwave has launched a new infrared (IR) remote control designed specifically for use with Windows Media Center.
Nevo SL Remote Integrated With Sound Server Universal Electronics has integrated its NevoSL universal networked A/V remote control with the iMerge SoundServer S3000 hard-disk audio system.
New Philips Pronto Smart Remote Unveiled The latest model in the Philips Pronto Smart Remote range is a control panel which will integrate everything from a home theatre to lighting, with many out-of-the-box control features.
Denon Goes Wireless Denon on has teamed up with Universal Electronics to develop remote controls for several new Denon receivers and home entertainment systems, set to be available in Australia late in 2007.
Z-Wave Automation Powered By Batteries US Company Zensys has developed a third-generation Z-Wave chip that will deliver wireless home-control networks powered strictly by batteries.
Logitech Unveils Flagship Universal Remote Logitech has unveiled its newest flagship universal remote control in the Harmony range. The 1000i uses infrared to control devices such as VCRs, DVRs and TVs.
Universal Remotes Buyer’s Guide Forget using an array of different remotes to get what you want. You can operate your entire home theatre with just a few well-placed buttons. We show you what to look for.
Harmonious Home Cinema With Logitech Logitech has unveiled that latest addition to its Harmony product range, a universal remote control that can replace up to 15 existing remotes.
AMX Debuts ZigBee Range AMX has debuted its latest range of ZigBee powered handheld MIO remote controls and ZigBee Gateway and Repeater to suit.
AMX Goes Zigbee Remote AMX is looking to put a little more ZigBee into their home automation offering by announcing a pair of new remotes and some other ZigBee wireless gear.
Remote-Control IP Security Camera Netcomm’s new MyLANCam IP video camera (NS380W) features a pan/tilt function and allows users to control and change the camera’s view point remotely.
Foxtel Expands Into AV Accessories Foxtel’s new range of audiovisual accessories will be sold by major retailers, including Dick Smith, Dick Smith Power House, Harvey Norman, Tandy Electronics, Domayne, Joyce Mayne and The Good Guys.
Zigbee Trys To Seduce Digital Home ZigBee an RF wireless signal is desperatly trying to bome the backbone of the connected home up against a lot of traditional wireless technology.
AMX Launch New RF Products AMX whose products are distributed in Australia by AV Technology, has launched its first RF-enabled Mio Modero remote for handheld pushbutton control, along with an optional charging cradle.
Five Km Wireless Antenna Av Labs has introduced a wireless antenna that can be used up to five kilometres away from a home or office PC.
Rolls Royce Of Security Cameras AV Labs says its security camera with 10x optical zoom can clearly zoom in on a sign a football-field’s length away.
Fun With The Sun’ Sunwave’s SRC-1600 is the perfect entry-level replacement for up to six remote controlled devices.
New IP Surveillance From Mobotix IP Video systems manufacturer MOBOTIX is bringing new IP camera systems into the Australian marketplace.
Logitech Targets Nevo SL Universal Remote Logitech, the industry leader in universal remote control is set to go after the likes of Nevo SL and the One for All brand after announcing a big move into the high end of the universal remote market.
How Good Is The Harmony Remote 12 months ago Logitech aquired the Harmony Remote. So how good is this remote and do Logitch an IT accesories Company have the skill to keep developing this product?
Harmony remote nobbled by Foxtel The popular remote has been nobbled by Foxtel Digital. An internal memo from the Harmony distributors has revealed that all universal remotes will have to be re-engineered to be of use in Australia.
One remote for all Do you want control over all your home theatre components ... well it is time to get personal because when it comes to home theatre remote controls there is something for everyone.
Powerful Remote from Philips Philips has launched a new high-end universal remote, with wi-fi capabilities that is described as the “Dashboard for the Digital Home”. The device is expected in Australia soon.
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