One of the most common questions we've heard over the years on Automated Home is how can I control my heating when I'm away from my house or holiday home.  Well here's a really interesting new product that offers a solution at a price that's more more affordable than the systems we've looked at in the past.  We talked to the guys at VVS Technologies about their new heating to cellular interface hardware called 'HeatSlave'...

Here's an interesting little box from Keene Electronics.  The AU-11CA HDMI Audio Embedder will inject an external audio signal into your HDMI cable.  Some systems don't include digial audio over HDMI, as any owner of a Sky+ box knows.  So using this device you can free up a digital audio input on your AV amp by injecting the audio right into the HDMI...

Sponsored Post : With the world going tablet mad, the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab in stores across the UK this month is causing a bit of a stir.  Supported by the latest Android Honeycomb operating system, this thin slice of high tech has everything from enhanced graphics to the latest apps and it will transform the way you work and play.

The Apple Mac mini continues to provide server duties for many homes, and now OSX Lion Server is even easier than ever to install and use.  Here's a neat 1U hight rackmount enclosure for either one or two minis side-by-side...

The LaunchPort WallStation provides a home for your iPad 2 on the wall. It securely mounts and charges your iPad 2 using a LaunchPort PowerShuttle.  The WallStation uses inductive charging and magnetic mounting, providing wall mounting and charging, without wires. Check out the video after the jump...

VooMote have announced another hardware addon that turns iOS devices into universal remote controls.  The new 'Zapper', due to launch this month, combines a remote and a TV Guide functionality which they say will transform your iDevice into a 'digital hub'...

xAP is an open protocol aimed at connecting disparate Home Automation devices. Last week James Traynor released his 'xAP Viewer', a free iOS App aimed at xAP users...

AMX have launched the new Modero X Series, a range of super-wide, panoramic, frameless touchpanels.  The new form factor allows the user to control more from a single screen - without having to page across for more UI elements.  The units feature edge to edge glass, capacitive multi-touch, built in HD camera, Bluetooth and even Near Field Communication technology.  Check out the video after the jump...

We've always been fans of AlertMe, the UK company has brought innovative products to the market over the last few years .  However a couple of things have always spoiled the party a little, the closed nature of the systems and the on-going subscription costs.  However, after a sit down chat with the AlertMe boys and girls last week it's clear the company is ready to embark on a new chapter.  They have decided to drop subscriptions (yay!) and launch new hardware.  But more significantly they have decided to embrace open standards for their Zigbee powered wireless hub.  The aim?  To become the gateway between the Internet and a whole host of services and controls in our homes... 

X10 have launched the 'AirPad', a new 7 inch Android powered tablet for $199. Powered by Cortex A8 with 4GB of on board memory (expandable with the addition of microSD cards up to 32GB) the unit includes a built in camera too.  No word on UK availability yet but at the price it's definitely creating interest.  Read on for more details...