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Monday, 21 July 2008 |
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Sand Hill Engineering have released the new v6.0 of their Mac home automation software - XTension. With many new features including the X2Web web interface, a new database and graphic charting package XTdb plus new Video Pitcher... |
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Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
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We're honored to have been mention by Cali Lewis in her latest Episode of GeekBrief TV today! Husband and Wife Team Cali and Neal produce an awesome tech news video podcast that recently took second place in our Top Ten Tech Podcast Awards. Do yourself a favour and subscribe to the Podcast and follow Cali and Neal as they prepare to set out across America bringing us tech news from each state on their year long adventure. Watch the video after the jump... |
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 |
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Marmitek have launched their new SCART switcher - the Connect236. At around £65 the unit supports RGB, S-Video and Composite and can switch 6 inputs via its IR remote control. Marmitek say the unit supports "Full matrix function" with 6 analogue video-inputs, 3 digital audio-inputs, 3 analogue video- and audio-outputs and a digital audio-output... |
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Monday, 14 July 2008 |
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Innovative UK smart home security system AlertMe have just announced a reduced monthly subscription - down from £11.99 to £9.99. They've also increased the monthly text message allowance from 20 to 50. On top of that they have launched a new £149 "Starter" Kit (the previous £399 kit will now be known as the "Premium"). The Starter ships with a Hub, a motion sensor and a keyfob, but has the GPRS and Battery backup removed to save costs... |
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Monday, 14 July 2008 |
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Launching at around $1,000 the Belkin Flywire is not cheap, but if you need to transmit those HiDef signals to your TV in the next room (or even out on the patio) and you don't fancy running cables then it might be for you. Any of its 6 source inputs can be selected by IR remote and it supports 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p/24 True Cinema resolutions and its HDCP-compliant too. A cheaper "R1" model with "In-Room" range will be available too for around $700. Launch is set for October in North America, Europe and Asia with the R1 due Q1 2009... |
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Monday, 14 July 2008 |
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 The speed of development for the open source media centre Plex continues a pace. This weeks surprise announcement sees a partnership formed between Plex and the beautiful skinning engine from CenterStage. Check out the Flash Demo of the graphics after the jump... |
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Sunday, 13 July 2008 |
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 HomeSeer's Mk2 version of their HomeTroller Home Automation controller will start to ship later this month. The new diskless, fanless unit promises low running costs from its energy efficient design. Starting at $895 the HomeTroller 2 is around $200 less than its predicessor. Read on for the full feature list... |
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
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We've updated the iPhone to V2.0 and installed a few apps to play with. Of most interest to Home Automators will be the new free Apple "Remote" application. Here's a quick two minute video tour showing just how quick and easy it is to install and use...
iTunes | Miro | Zune | RSS | Right Click to Download (2 Minutes - 27.1MB) |
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
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Another iPhone / iPod Touch smart home app lands. i Love Control is aimed at higher end home automation installations and promises to give your hand held device control of pretty much anything that can be manipulated by IP. Big name systems like Crestron, AMX, Control4, Lifeware, Lutron and NetStreams are all in the frame and you'll need your integrator to work it into your system...
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
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UPDATED Apple have just released iTunes v7.7 in preparation for tomorrows iPhone 3G launch. The rumour is true - you will be able to use your iPhone or iPod touch to control your iTunes playback from around your home plus your Apple TV. Read on for all the details and more screen shots of the FREE Apple "Remote" app... |
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