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Kaleidescape have unvieled the latest version of their KEAOS operating system - V3.5.  New features include the ability to automatically synchronize music from a Kaleidescape System to iTunes on a PC, an iPod or other digital music player,  new classical music interface that lets users personalise their classical music listening experience, greater data safety in the event of disk drive failure, and new options for sharing personalized movie scripts and favorite scenes with other Kaleidescape users...

Sometimes you need to send your HiDef TV signals over long distances.  Perhaps up to a projector in the ceiling, or maybe to another room.  You've been able to do this using CAT5 cables for a few years now, but what makes these units different is their price...

The Belkin HDMI 2-to-1 Video Switch is a $50 device which allows you to feed two HDMI sources into a display with only a single input.  This inexpensive switch supports up to 1080p and is powered by the HDMI cable meaning no ugly wall warts required.  It's available now in the USA, and is scheduled for release in Europe, Asia, and Australia by March 2008...

The Ricavision VAVE100 is a new $300 Windows Media centre remote that's due in early 2008.  Of particular interest to home automators will be the Vista SideShow "Gadget" capability of this remote, potentially allowing Smart Home information to be fed back to the device and appear in your hand.  With a 2.4" QVGA screen this is a backlit remote too and features bluetooth...

Here's one for your digital bedroom, the "Hollandia Platinum-Luxe Elite sleep system" (phew, that's a mouthful) boasts a built in 32" Flat Screen Sony, a home cinema system complete with sub woofer (did the earth move for you) and even an iPod dock...