February 2002

New Comfort Software

I’ve just received notification from Andy at Comfort that the new “Comfigurator” programming software will be released soon! “Mark, here are some Comfigurator shots for…



BT To Slash Broadband Costs

British Telecom plans to unveil big cuts in the cost of broadband internet services within the next few days, a company spokesman said… The BT…


Mailing List

This week the mailing list has passed the 500 subscribers mark for the first time. “This can be quite a busy list at times (record…


Sensor Switch do X10

“NEWS!! Now available with momentry output for connection to X10 etc… The Multi-way Sensor Switch is a new concept in “one”, “two” (or more) way…


New DVDs Blu-Ray

From the BBC – The “next generation” of DVDs, able to hold almost six times as much information as current discs, has been unveiled by…


Brand New Laser

Laser.com (purveyors of toys, gadgets and gizmos to the masses) are now able to provide on-line ordering on their all new website which came online…


The Rockin Robot

Perhaps Keith should keep his day job and KAT5, DJ is Dead. – “It’s three in the morning at an impromptu rave and the DJ is…


Money In Your Mobile

Vodafone customers could soon be using their handsets to settle online bills.  “In March Vodafone will launch a service in the UK that allows its…


Movies On Your Mobile

Just seen this on the BBC – “Movie clips could soon be sent to mobile phones thanks to new technology being developed by three companies.” BBC…


iPAQ Gets Hardware IR Boost

“You love using your Pocket PC for remote control. Now, extend the range! The new, patent-pending UltraMote Extender card fits into the iPAQ’s single CF…


Family To Receive Implants

In a fit of publicity that will turn Captain Cyborg green with envy, an American family have agreed to have unique serial numbers implanted in…


Linux In The Lavvy

I found this while looking for something to post to the news site – I especially like the quote “When a motion sensor detects a visitor…


Fuji 510 – My Pictures

Here are some pics of the Fujistsu Point 510 I have just received. I have pictured it with an ePod to give you some idea…


InControl – Pay As You Go

  INCONTROL WEBCAM EDITION GOES 'PAY AS YOU GO'  You asked for it and we've done it – InControl Webcam Edition is now available subscription…


Interactive Home/Office Software

Habitek Ltd are the appointed UK / Ireland distributor for a brand new home automation software product from First2Hit… Interactive Home/Office Software uses a unique…


Misterhouse On Tablet PCs

The latest version of Misterhouse, or MrHouse as the project now likes to be known, has a new web interface, designed origionally for Audrey’s but…


Fuji PT520 Yahoo Group

In response to the “Fuji Fever” on our main UKHA_D mailing list, Mark Harrison has setup a new Yahoo group specifically for this webpad.  Join…


Fuji PT510 UK Users Website

Stuart Poulton has set up a PT510 UK Users Website with lots of info, pics and a user forum.  Check it out Fuji Users Site


UK Newsgroup Created

After a lot of messing about over the last couple of years, there is now finally a UK newsgroup dedicated to Home Automation.  There are…