Here's another new CAT5 AV distribution product range from Keane Electronics...

"A brilliant new product even if we do say so ourselves :-),the Keene C5KDA is a 4 way distribution amplifier with built in CAT5 conversion, It takes in s-video (or composite) and audio and electronically splits the signal into four identical outputs. It then converts each output signal so you can send it via CAT5 cable to the remote receiver where it's converted back into video and audio. CAT5 cable is cheap, thin and flexible so with this device you send the signals up to 100m at high quality and low cost. There's even IR feedback built in so you can control the source equipment from each remote location. Available now in kits with two or four remote receivers...

Now this looks interesting, a WiFi Router includes Built-In 160Gig Drive, iTunes, Bittorrent & FTP...

"It has a built in network iTunes client, so it'll show up as an iTunes client to your PCs. And it has a BitTorrent client that can rip down 7 streams automatically (and 10 FTP or web streams at the same time.) That's with your PC off, all downloads handled by the router. And there's a lot more. Too much more to share before the jump...

"Embedded Automation, a leading provider of digital home automation systems, announced the release of mServer (Residential Edition), the latest addition to the mHome product line. mServer provides a centralized home management platform for lighting systems, security systems, HVAC control, IP cameras, irrigation controllers and IR messaging. mServer can be connected to any home network, allowing real-time monitoring, status and control from any connected computer, including home theater PCs. At the core of mServer is mControl, Embedded Automation's software application for home automation, which has thousands of users world wide...

News from Simply Automate on the new Marantz system that uses the mains power line in your home to distribute music...

"Weave your music entertainment around your home with Simply Automate! - Simply Automate brings you the ultimate plug-and-play audio system - WEAVE - as ingenious as it is simple to use. This remarkable new home-entertainment technology means that music can now be piped around the home, taking advantage of a network every house already has pre-installed - the mains electricity supply. Simply plug in your WEAVE equipment and listen to music anywhere you please...

News from Bluedelta on their recently launched IR distribution system...

"Bluedelta Designs have come up with yet another ingenious product that is set to make controlling your Satellite and any other Audio visual devices an ease from anywhere in the home. SmartEye enables users to control their satellite receiver from any TV in the house such as the kitchen, bedroom or even the kid's playroom! Combined with the Smart Blaster, the Smart Eye will also communicate with your DVD, Video, freeview and even your HiFi if it's beside the satellite receiver...

Here's a new pan/tilt IP CCTV Camera. Available in both wired and wireless form for around £140 and £175 respectively...

"With the IP RoboCam8, the latest IP camera from Marmitek, you will never have to miss an important occasion ever again. Any event that you cannot personally attend can be watched on the Internet, wherever you are in the world. It is fantastic for special occasions and has a large number of practical security uses as well...

"GET Plc have released an RF dimming system to complement their extremely popular screwless flatplate electrical accessory range. The range consists of in a ceiling dimmer, plug in dimmer, battery powered wall switch and hand held remote. Both controls utlise lithium CR2032 cells giving approximately 2 years of average use. Both the wall and hand control are styled on the same layout of 4 buttons configured either as 4 zones of dimming, or 4 scenes. A controller can also be set as a master to turn on/off upto 4 rooms of lighting each with upto 4 circuits of lights...

Wifi alarm clock radios, whatever next...

"Philips just announced this new wireless WAK3000 alarm clock as an extension to their Streamium range of connected home media devices. So as the name implies, you can stream your tunes over WiFi to this bedside pup...

At last it seems that C-Bus Wireless will be available in the UK very soon. This is especially great news for anyone that needs to retro-fit a smart lighting system into an existing property...

"New lighting controls from Clipsal, a brand of Schneider Electric, are unveiled during the Cedia Expo Exhibition at London's Excel on 20-22 June 2006. The latest Clipsal C-Bus range boasts elegant styling, intelligent touch screens, programmable switches and now wireless systems. These bring not only new levels of convenience, but also the ability to program room lighting to create ambience or set moods.

Launched at Cedia the innovative new C-Bus wireless lighting control needs no special or additional wiring, which makes installing even the most complex of residential lighting control systems a fast and straightforward task.

C-Bus wireless wall switch modules are fitted just like ordinary light switches, and require only 230V live and switched live connections - not even a neutral is needed. This makes them easy to fit, in both new or existing installations, and completely eliminates the cost, inconvenience and disruption associated with channelling walls to accommodate new wiring...

Nabaztag can move its ears, light up in hundreds of colours, play music and even speak! It will inform you of the weather, air quality, traffic, stocks, email arrivals or tell you stories...but that's not all. Your parents and friends can make Nabaztag work from a distance, via SMS or email by sending your messages that mill it danse, move, sing or speak. All Nabaztag needs is permanent WiFi and its off! Nabaztag is compatible with both PC and Mac computers and configuration is entirely web-based and requires no platform-specific software (Available Here @ £74.00)

The Nabaztag WiFi Rabbit has been around for a while, but one of the first UK reviews has appeared in the current issue of Computer Shopper magazine...

"The Nabaztag stands just over half-a-foot tall, has rotating ears and is the world's first WiFi rabbit. Once he's connected to your wireless network, he'll read the time, tell you the weather, play music and receive messages. Nabaztag is a stunning-looking bit of kit that had the whole Shopper team crowding round to see him spring to life and say his first words. Unfortunately, it took a while to get working...