ThinkRemote Brings SideShow to Mobiles, Games Consoles and Other Devices
ControlThink have introduced the ThinkRemote Community Edition which bring Vista SideShow gadgets to your iPhone and iPod Touch, Windows Mobile phones, PSP, PS3, DS, Wii,…
February 2008
Solar Powered Occupancy Sensor Launch
Home & building automation supplier Ivory Egg is to launch Sensolux, the world’s first self-powered occupancy sensor, at ECO Build – the UK’s leading green…
Linksys DMA 2100 Media Center Extender Video Review
Watch the video after the jump as Danny from MavroMatic reviews the Linksys DMA 2100 Media Center Extender. “Here is my video review of the…
OSX XBMC Release v0.1.3
It seems some people are still confused as to what OSX XBMC is. First off, it’s not for the XBOX, you don’t need an XBOX…
New Modular Dimmer from Helvar
Helvar will release the new 458 Dimmer later this quarter. The eight channel inductive dimmer, complete with LCD display and cursor control, comes in a…
3G USB Broadband Modem Review Follow-up
Back in November Keith Doxey posted his Review of the 3G USB Modem from Three. As promised, here’s his follow-up post with how he’s found…
AppleTV Take 2 – First Impressions
The new software update for the Apple TV was released just last night. The update brings a completely new UI and with it HD movie…
Current State
The “Current State” concept from The Greener Grass is an idea for monitoring and controlling power usage round the home – “Current State is a…
Danfoss Launch Z-Wave Radiator Thermostat
This morning Danfoss launched their new Z-Wave radiator thermostat. The RA Plus-w gives wireless control of your home heating system by replacing your existing radiator…
RTI Launch XP-8 Controller
Amongst the Touch Panels and Waterproof remotes launched at ISE recently, were two new releases from RTI. – “XP-8 Controller. The XP8 is a…
BT Videophone 1000 70% Off- Now £40
Looks like BT are dumping their Videophone 1000 model. Currently showing with over 70% Off in their on-line store – Was £149.99 Now £39.98 . …
4 Port HDMI Switcher with IR Remote Control
Keene Electronics have added a new (£46) affordable 4 port HDMI switcher with IR Remote Control – “from ATEN, the VS481 is a high quality…
Homebrew DMX Automated Lighting System
Submission By: Dan McGrath Intro – Why automate your lights? Well, to be honest, most of my house is automated, so it seemed the obvious…
Vodafone USB Stick 3G Modem Review
Do you NEED to be able to connect to the net always? Do you feel funny when you aren’t near a wi-fi hotspot? Are you…
Finally a HiDef Replacement for XBMC?
As we’ve said many times before, our favourite Media Player by far is XBMC (XBox Media Center). The problem is now thought that the software…
Dual Core PC Server Bargain
The Bargain Police have been in touch and given us a tip-off about this awesome PC Server deal. The £139.99 + VAT HP ProLiant ML110…
Velleman Velbus Home Automation System
One of our readers spotted this Belgian Home Automation system and dropped us an email. The system seems to be based on CAN Bus and…
TVCatchUp – Your PVR in the Cloud
Home automators love personal video recorders. A lot of us employ several of them around the home and use IP to stream recordings for different…
HomeEasy Wireless Home Automation – Review
Submission By: Ant – This morning I was primed to settle down to a normal day’s work when Chaos on the UK Home Automation IRC…