January 2007




CES Video – Vista Media Center

Ian Dixon has released the 2nd video from his recent trip to CES… “This week on the Extra show I continue my CES coverage. First…



Running Homeseer on a Mac

Submission by: John Lamont – Background – On a PC Since discovering Homeseer as a Home Automation controller for my X10 modules throughout the house,…


Bye Bye Standby

Domia is releasing a new range of energy saving products. Designed to help reduce carbon emissions by switching off appliances that used electricity even when…



Microsoft and Leviton in Z-Wave Partnership

Electronic House are reporting on a new venture between Microsoft and Leviton designed to bring remote controlled lighting and other Z-Wave-enabled home automation products… “Leviton…



CES Video – HP TouchSmart Demo

Ian Dixon has posted the first of his videos from CES2007. This one includes a nice demo of the gorgeous HP TouchSmart… “This is my…


Z-Wave Support Added to xPL

Mal Lansell has just released his xPLZwave software which adds full Z-Wave support to xPL… “xPL now includes support for Z-Wave RF devices. Based on…


EchoView Wireless Video Adapter

This new video system connects to a TV or Projector’s VGA or DVI port and allows the PC screen (up to 1024 x 768) to…


Crestron Announce RoomView v7.0

“CRESTRON TO LAUNCH ROOMVIEW 7.0 – Crestron’s RoomView is the first and only real-time, multi-user help desk software offering complete facility-wide network control of AV…



AppleTV On Sale Now

Well, iTV is now Apple TV and it’s on sale RIGHT NOW at £199.99! (Shipping Feb) Stream iTunes Videos, Music and Photos to your TV…


SlingCatcher

Sling Media just revealed the SlingCatcher at CES2007. This device takes the feed from a SlingBox and allows it to be played on a standard…


The Phoenix Wi-Fi Radio

Hot from launch at the CES show, here’s a new wifi clock/radio/alarm for your bedside table…”Wake up to a totally new radio experience. Imagine your…


Windows Home Server Officially Confirmed

Paul Thurrott, Editor of winsupersite.com and co-host of the Windows Weekly Podcast has the scoop on the new Windows Home Server announcement from Microsoft at CES last…


Windows Live for TV

Ian Dixon has an interesting article on an add-on for Windows Media Center which allows users to access the “Live Spaces” system and its IM…