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The idea of creating a battery with a built in RF transmitter to convert your IR remote to something that would work through walls has been around since 2004.  Now NexGen have announced two new systems that work up to 40 metres away from your equipment.  The Xray Remote Extender (£59) and the enhanced Genius Remote Extender (£69) that will operate multiple Sky boxes individually for example.  Check out the full PR details and video after the jump...

We just got an email from the guys over at ThinkFlood as they have announced a beta of their RedEye remote control product for Android.  Read on for the details of the free application that allows you to control your home in conjunction with their hardware...

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...

Square Connect, a member of the Z-Wave have broken the mouild with their new 'wooden puck' device for infrared controlled home entertainment. A new version of the Blaster, the “Blaster Pro” integrates Z-Wave, allowing expansion of the control sphere beyond the home theatre to include lighting, window shades and other appliances. The SQ Blaster range of products utilise the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as control interfaces, with applications for other smart phones and tablet devices under development...

With Philips announcing the death of their entire range of Pronto remotes a few weeks ago, and UEI following suit at CES cancelling their NeVo range too, the universal remote market seems to have taken a huge hit from the iPod Touch and the iPad.  Never the less, Sony have decided to enter the fray with their own Wi-Fi and DLNA equipped touchscreen...