RF ID Tags used in Smart Home Research
The BBC are reporting on some interesting research using RF ID Tags on a family living in a Smart Home… "A family acting as human…
May 2005
Building a Jukebox/NAS Server on a Budget
I’ve just uploaded the write-up on my new Jukebox/NAS machine at home. There are photos and costs too… “Since ripping and centralising all our DVDs…
Jukebox Server
(click to enlarge) Party! The “Bits” Arrive [UPDATE – After you’ve read this, jump to our updated JukeBox MkII article] Old Timer – Since ripping…
GSM Home Systems Monitoring and Control
“Home Securer 1.00 – GSM based product for home systems monitoring and control – comes with new attractive prices and software improvements. Home Securer 1.00…
Netiom xAP Released
Phaedrus have just added a xAP enabled version of their “Netiom” product to their on-line catalogue… “Netiom-xAP is a stand-alone network aware xAP enabled Input…
Sonos Review
The guys over at ecoustics.com have reviewed the Sonos wireless mutliroom audio system “Sonos miraculously simplifies whole-house audio. You don’t need to be a computer…
Xbox 360 – Entertainment Hub in the Living Room
Last night saw the MTV launch of the new Xbox 360 (to be repeated on MTV in the UK tonight). As expected the new Xbox…
Installation Pitfalls in Cat6 Cabling
One of the common question that appears on our mailing list is regarding the use of Cat6 cable in home installations rather than Cat5e. Here’s…
Smart Home Show Set to Double in Size
After the success of the recent Smart Home Show in the NEC, the organisers have already committed to doubling the size of next years event……
Sharp JH-G51X Power Interface
This item featured on lots of Tech News sites today, looks interesting – “It’s possible in Japan (just like in almost every other country in…
EIB Shop Teams Up With Theben
“EIBshop.co.uk teams up with Theben, the acknowledged European leader in EIB/KNX heating control, multi-channel dimming and timers – Theben, a well-established Germany manufacturer of EIB/KNX…
Photo Frame using Old lappy and Damn Small Linux
Quinten Uijldert (lets just call him by his IRC name – “Q”) has documented how he has converted an old laptop into a digital photo…