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Schneider Electric, the UK distributors of Clipsal C-Bus products, tell us they are hoping to launch the new C-Touch C-5000CT2 Spectrum Touchscreen next month.  The unit is available in wall mounted or desktop versions and includes infrared remote control capability plus proximity sensing for control or screen wake up.  The new display supports 65k colours and shares fascias with the black and white version.  An RS232 port for third party integration and a front mounted USB programming port are also included.  Read on for the specs and retail prices...

ThinkFlood's popular original IR system for iOS devices just got a new big brother.  The RedEye Pro is a rack mount Linux server that attaches to your network to provide IR and Home Automation control.  You can command your home from your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with the iOS app, as well as any PC, Smartphone, tablet or other device with a browser.  ThinkFlood are currently developing apps for Android phones and tablets too...

FAKRO announced several new Z-Wave products for skylight type windows.  The wireless controls allow the operation of an electric FTP-V pivot window, an ARF blackout roller blind and a ARZ roller shutter.  The window picot has an integrated moisture sensor which closes the window automatically as soon as it detects rain...

We just got our hands on one of these little guys after looking around for a way to tag our DSLR photos with GPS location data. The match-boxed sized unit (currently on special offer at £29.99) takes a snapshot of your GPS info (longitude, latitude, altitude, speed, heading, date and time) at regular intervals set by you.  If you're a photographer or just want to record a car journey, a walk, hike or a bike ride etc with digital breadcrumbs then read on...