So all eyes swing from last weeks CES show to MacWorld and possibly the most anticipated keynote of the year for tech heads.  Steve Jobs presented the iPhone to the world last year, so what toys does Apple have for us all this year.  Well, lots to interest the smart home enthusiast - Time Capsule, software updates for iPhone and iPod Touch, Movie Rentals for iTunes, new Apple TV UI and features, oh, and MacBook Air, the worlds thinest laptop.  For all the details you need read on...

Gefen are taking pre-orders for their new CAT5 HDMI Matrix Switcher.  The rack-mountable system is HDCP compliant and it can carry a 1080p sigal up to 150 feet and 1080i up to 300 feet.  It provides a 4x4 matrix, switching 4 inputs to 4 outputs and provides an IR path back to the source device for control...

At AutomatedHome we've been following the innovative Drobo since its launch last summer.  Never before has a storage device managed to be "sexy".  Of course, we're never happy and always want more and with Drobo our biggest wish has been for a version with Ethernet so we could use it standalone like a proper NAS.  Today, at MacWorld, Data Robotics have just announce the DroboShare, an addon designed to fit below the Drobo and provide it with a Gigabit Ethernet port!  Even better the new accesory will allow you to connect two Drobos, giving you up to 8 bays of auto-configuring RAID SATA NAS goodness.  We think this makes the already multi-award winning Drobo even harder to resist.  Read on for all the details... 

The RegHardware have an interesting little video from CES on this USB adapor that allows you to connect up to 6 monitors to your PC.  The device from DisplayLink is said to cost around £40 and is available now.  A wireless version is due around the middle of this year at around £100 which would have great applications in a smart home.  Imagine a single central PC sending CCTV pictures, RSS Feeds, Movies etc to several different screens around the home wirelessly!  Watch the videos after the jump...   

This years Smart Home Show will once more be held at the NEC in Birmingham.  Practical demonstrations, advice clinics and a daily programme of free specialist seminars are all promised. New this year is the Smart Home ‘Spotlight’ feature area where you can get free impartial advice from industry experts on a one-to-one basis so why not bring your house plans along and discuss the best options for your smart homes.  The show will run from Thursday 10th April to Sunday 13th and is part of The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show.  Read on for the official press release...

We've always been big fans of Doug Berrett's WebGuide addin for Windows Media Center.  In 2007 Microsoft bought Dougs code and employed him.  Now they've just released WebGuide for Windows Home Server... 

Linksys have announced a new wireless IP CCTV camera which supports 802.11g and sends audio as well as video - The Linksys Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world! This compact, self-contained unit lets you keep track of your home, your kids, your workplace -- whatever's important to you...

Here's a linux powered alternative to Windows Home Server.  The HomeBase Home Server from Axentra is powered by their HipServ system and allows users to store and share their media files via their home network or across the Internet as well as facilitate backups.  The unit will be available Q1 2008 and prices start at $699 for the 1 terabyte version...

 The new vPad from VidaBox is a 10.4" touchscreen with 1027x768 resolution - "In conjunction with optional home automation hardware & multi-zone audio servers, you can use the vPad™ and pump the same songs into every room, change lighting, adjust the thermostat, or check security cameras - no matter where you go...

OK, it's not strickly our thing to cover new computer launches, but this is too good to pass up.  Apple took down their on-line store a few hours ago to apply the updates for the newly announced Xserve (1U rack-mount server) and to introduce the 8 core Mac Pro range....