Touchscreen CD Ripping for MusicLobby
In an effort to make music library management extremely intuitive in the home, Cinemar has released our own CD Ripping Engine for MainLobby. Although it…
2004
MCE 2005 Screenshots
I’ve put up the screenshots from the UK Press Pack of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. They’re 1024×768 so are decent quality, although…
B&O Remote Controls X10
Just received this new product info from IntelliHome. “The IR455 ‘B&O to X10 converter’ brings the worlds of Bang&Olufsen and X10 together. From now on…
C-Bus Toolkit Public Beta
Clipsals software team leader, Duncan Margetts, has today announced the first public beta of the new V3 of the Clipsal installation software – now…
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 – UK Launch
“Last night saw the official launch party for MCE 2005 to the UK press. Unfortunately I was unable to make it but while I wait…
4.1 Million Robots in Homes by 2007
“From the BBC’s technology News pages… Robots are set to become increasingly familiar companions in homes by 2007, says a United Nations survey. Seven times…
Linksys WMCE54AG – Dual-Band Wireless Media Center Extender
“Bring your Windows Media Center PC’s digital movies, live and recorded TV, pictures and music out into the living room! The Linksys Dual-Band…
Cinemar Releases Home and Media GuiGraphix Library
“If you are looking to add flare to your user interface designed in MainLobby, this latest GuiGraphix Library is just what the doctor ordered. The…
Home CCTV Server Review
Rather than wait another few weeks to publish my Home CCTV Server review I’ve decided to make it a two part affair. Part one is…
Another Ethernet DVD/DivX Player
Just spotted this new ethernet DivX player for £160 (£200 with wireless option)… “The DVX-500 connects directly to your PC via Ethernet or Wireless LAN…
ActiveHome Pro Software
SEATTLE, WA — (MARKET WIRE) — 10/01/2004 — X10 Wireless Technology, Inc. today announced the much-anticipated release of the ActiveHome Pro Remote Control System for…
KAT5 IR Upgrades Now Available
Keith Doxey of KAT5.tv has just announced the release of the of the IR upgrade boards for the KAT5 range of AV distribution products. The daughter boards (pictured)…
Wireless Position Control for any Camera
The IR-POD camera mount provides wireless positioning capabilities. Controlled by hand-held, TV-style remote, the IR-Pod is a motorized base that pans and tilts a camera….
Sky+ SDI Output
Pluggedin.tv Europe Limited, specialists in improving audio and visual performance have just announced the immediate availability of a range of specially upgraded Sky Plus satellite…
Smart Building Technology into Mass Production
Smart homes, which earlier could be acquired by pioneers only, are now easy to buy. Intelligent building technology is available as a complete package with…
MPlus ViewSonic Smart Display with Home Automation
MPlus is a relaunched company in partnership with ViewSonic. The new Airpanel V210 smart display is bundled with software for Home Automation and Media…
Zanware In-wall PC Controller
Just found this, looks very interesting. Converting US Dollar price works out at around £250ish. The Zanware PC Controller is a powerful, yet low cost…
Wi-fi Device Aims to Free Web Radio
“From the BBC Technology website… The radio, currently a working prototype, makes online radio easier to use, and could change listening habits. When a…
New Philips Remotes!
“RemoteCentral.com have just published photos of the next generation of Philips remotes! – “Preview of new Philips remote – and it’s not a Pronto!…
Barix Introduces Exstreamer Gold
“Zurich, Switzerland, September 7, 2004 — Barix today introduced Exstreamer Gold, one of the first networked digital audio players with a built-in amplifier. The…