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more about #remotecontrols more comments → qbrad: ATI HDTV Wonder bitches... Yeah, have had a RF remote since 2005 that controls WinXP MCE 2005. Works like a charm. What I'm pissed about is that ther... more » soggy_cheerio: "I couldn't help but wonder why many remotes still implement hindering line-of-sight IR to work properly." The universal engineering symbol, $, holds ... more » GitEmSteveDave_My Brute Dojo CDIAFIFE: Since most cable boxes have a USB port, couldn't you make a RF receiver with a IR output that is USB powered to eliminate the need for batteries besid... more » Jack of all Tirades R.O.A.C.H.: Too bad it won't let you change the channels more quickly. AT&T takes forever to respond once you hit the channel up/down button. IPTV is cool, and ... more » dmexs: Lest we not forget the PS3 bluetooth remote. Makes me wish I had a PS3 heh.. more » davebg5: So, the PHONE company can make a TV remote that works from the crapper, but they can't make a cell phone network that works reliably in New York Frakk... more » Anthony Simms: I still get up and push the buttons on the TV... more » BigDogues: I bought a MX-1000 when they came out. Touted as "The last remote you will ever need", URC dropped support for the remote shortly after releasing it.... more » MyPetFly: All this needs is a vintage Matchbox car with steamed-up windows. more » badhatharry: Why does it have a U.S. flag? The ship was made in Ireland, and set sail from England. more » Freddie DeBoer: Why did a ship with an engine have sails? more » Theophilus P. Wildebeeste: We had RF remotes before, late 70's early 80's? They had the side effect of being able to control devices throughout the block, if I can recall correc... more » ERIFNOMI: why is there a light (I'd assume infrared) if it is radio? And if it's radio there has to be some IR blaster that sends the IR signal unless they are... more » GitEmSteveDave_My Brute Dojo CDIAFIFE: How about a remote with a crank? I mean, I could be watching TV and charging my remote at the same time! more » -
#remotes
AT&T RF Anywhere Changes Channels From the Darkest, Most Isolated Areas of Your Home
As I blindly played Wii Sports from the kitchen the other day—the TV completely out of sight—I couldn't help but wonder why many remotes still implement hindering line-of-sight IR to work properly. Enter the RF Point Anywhere. More » -
#remotecontrols
URC MX-5000 Remote Puts Haptic Feedback Where It Belongs
For every five products that claim some kind of haptic feedback support, maybe one actually puts it to good use—like the URC MX-5000 touchscreen remote, which uses the technology to guide your fingers while they guide your TV. More » -
#models
RMS Titanic Naval Tragedies Are Coming To A Poolside Near You
Rejoice, for the super rich have found a way to recreate the terrible Titanic tragedy in their over-sized luxury bath tubs. More » -
#couchpotatotech
Low-Power Radio Tech Could Eliminate Remote Control Battery Waste
There's tech in the works by the folks at Green Peak that could turn your battery-eating remote control into an energy-efficient device worthy of a true "green" environmental label. Couch potatoes rejoice! More » -
#remotes
Voice-Activated Amulet Remote Saves Unnecessary Reaching and Stretching
If you're as lazy as I am, you've endured marathons of My Super Sweet 16 because the anguish of physically picking up the remote and channel surfing is just too much. Well, no more! More » -
#retromodo
What Went Wrong With the First TV Remotes
Zenith pioneered the TV remote control, but those early models were more drag than advantage. Electronic House has a full walk down remote-control memory lane, but first, here's a quick Retromodo look at Zenith's first three creative attempts—and what was tragically wrong with them: More » -
