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iphone

iPhone / iPod TiVoRemote App Makes Telnet Control Easy

Remember when we showed you an iPhone controlling a TiVo over IP by means of Telnet? Well, over at the TiVo Community Forum, a user named Duckfin has compiled a "quick and dirty little program" that gives the iPhone and iPod touch a proper TiVo Remote. The app which is named TiVoRemote, no surprise there, actually makes practical use of TiVo's Telnet control feature. But as with most apps these days it does require a jailbroken iPhone / iPod. For installation and info hit the jump.
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7:45 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Christopher Mascari
5,830 views, 21 comments

Latest by matto: I wish there was some way I could use my lawn mower as a remote control for my DVD player. It would be so much easier to use. more »

apple

Is Apple Developing a Wiimote-Inspired Controller For Apple TV?

A newly published patent filing has revealed that Apple is considering a 3D remote control system that combines features found in the Wiimote and their own multi-touch technology. According to the filing, the system could detect the position of the remote control and be used to manipulate objects as well as "zoom into and out of an image or a portion thereof based on the absolute position of the remote control in the third axis"—features that Appleinsider believes could be destined for Apple TV. More »

2:25 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,706 views, 11 comments

Latest by motech: its all about the keyboard, "typing" on a wii is way easier then on apple tv, maybe they will even enable web browsing . . more »

maker faire

Maker Faire: Remote Controlled Battleships Fighting With BB Gun Cannons

Why do I need goggles to watch R/C ships sailing in a pond? Because these replicas of WWII battleships fire C02-powered projectiles. In the video above, you can see munitions bounce off the plexi shields protecting the crowd and make splashes as they ricochet off enemy hulls. The Western Warship Combat Club is recreating Axis vs. Allies fights where each side tries to sink the other. At 1/144 scale. [Western Warship Combat Club Maker Faire]

6:40 PM on Sat May 3 2008
By Brian Lam
28,821 views, 74 comments

Latest by scarbrtj: @strider_mt2k: I need less of a life so I'm more into Gizmodo and ridiculously delicious flamewars and VERY cool YouTube finds like this one! This will come in handy for the rest of my life. Seriously. more »

skyray

X-48B Video Shows World's Biggest RC Model Plane in Action

NASA has released the first video of the remote controlled X-48B Blended Wing Body 8.5-percent scale model. At 21-foot wingspan, it is the largest surviving RC model in the world, easily crushing the previous king. For sure, Skyray 48 is not your typical RC plane, but it's the baddest, best-looking mother of them all. The video itself is cool if only to hear the pilot talking with the tower (and is it me or can you hear someone dying at the end?)
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11:20 AM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Jesus Diaz
32,211 views, 46 comments

Latest by yougottabekidding: @deathbychichi: Were the B-24s models? No? So it doesn't count as the largest RC model. Pay attention. more »

robots

Toshiba's ApriPoko: a Remote Controller Companion Robot

Toshiba's new robot pal is basically a voice-operated infrared universal remote control, heavy on the cuteness. Programmed to be fairly smart, he'll wait until you use a controller for your electronics, then ask you what you were doing: the next time you want to perform the same action, you just have to tell ApriPoko to do it for you. He'll then wave his IR transmitter arm and *bing*, on goes your TV. He's even equipped with a camera to identify users, presumably to learn their habits. For now he's just an R&D demonstrator device, and is limited to simple commands. We hope we're right in expecting the technology to make its way into consumer gadgets soon. [Robot Watch]

3:37 AM on Wed Mar 26 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,916 views, 23 comments

Latest by dasnake: Finally a remote for my dad so he wont have to pick up remotes just to turn something on! more »

basketball

Gizmodo's March Madness Fantasy Gear Guide

It's that time of year again, when basketball, beer and betting join forces to create the most exciting month of sports known to man. You already called in sick, filled out your brackets and took a seat at the bar, but the following Elite Eight (plus one bonus!) are things you'll definitely need to prepare for the Big Dance. More »

3:30 PM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By Benny Goldman
10,575 views, 9 comments

Latest by mdawg4624: hello hoosiers!! sorry we lost. =( more »

rubber duck

Rubber Duck With Remote Control: Bathtime Gets More Fun

Playing rubber duck battleships in the bath (you do that, don't you?) will be more sophisticated now you can remote control your duck. This one has twin propellers, so you can steer him around, backwards and forwards from the waterproof remote. Ok, so it's not quite so much fun as some bath ducks for adults, but it will be handy for amusing your kids. Available now for around $27. [Technabob]

7:42 AM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,364 views, 12 comments

Latest by Git Em SteveDave: @Nintenboy01: Well, the size of the hairs that could get caught is the inverse ratio to the size of the propeller blades and shaft. more »

r/c aircraft

Snelflight Jump Jet, a Fast R/C Micro-Aircraft That Hovers Too

You know, remote control micro-aircraft are cool, whether they hover like 'copters, fly like birds, or do both: like the new Jump Jet from Snelflight. It's a kind of mashup toy, with four rotors to keep it aloft in the hover, or tilted to propel it forward, vectored-thrust style. From the demo video of a prototype in flight, it looks much easier to control than the multiple-crashing Chinook: More »

3:45 PM on Sun Mar 16 2008
By Kit Eaton
19,171 views, 23 comments

osx

How to Get Back to Your Mac For Free

Being able to access your Mac remotely from anywhere in the world would certainly be useful—but I'll be dammed if I am going to fork over $100 to the .Mac service for the privilege. Fortunately, cheapskates like myself don't have to spend a dime on Back to Your Mac thanks to a simple how-to guide from our friends at Lifehacker. More »

6:00 PM on Fri Mar 14 2008
By Sean Fallon
20,861 views, 16 comments

cyberbird

iBird R/C Toy Looks Like Flapping Good Fun

The new iBird comes from the same makers as our favourite R/C microcopters, but this time takes a leaf from Mother Nature's design book. Controlled with the same kind of infrared remote and charging system as the Picoo Z's, the flapping wonder is supposed to look and fly like a real bird. Real, hey? I'd say really cybernetic, but what the heck: check out its "realistic flapping motion" in the video. More »

5:55 AM on Tue Mar 4 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,269 views, 13 comments

nano ferraris

Nano Ferraris For Four-Car R/C Racing Action

One fifty-eighth of the size and much less than one fifty-eighth of the price of the real thing, these infrared remote-control Real Drive Nano Ferraris are so detailed they even have blinking turn lights. You can also race the officially-licensed three-inch Enzo, Testarossa, F430 and 512BB against each other as they all have different channels. Four little cars, see how they run in the short video. More »

9:44 AM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Kit Eaton
7,350 views, 16 comments

Latest by Out2gtcha: @Rhainor: Yeah, check out AirHogs so called "R/C" helicopter, the Havoc Heli.[www.spindirect.com]You'll notice the I/R triangle port on the top of the transmitter, which means they work on I/R technology, not radio frequencies.Also, as it says right in the above more »

gadget

A Playing Card Concept Remote

This remote control design is inspired by a deck of playing cards, with two card-shaped halves that slide in different directions. By gripping it and sliding it up and down you can change your TV's volume, and a twisting gesture changes channels or tracks on your DVD. Designer Sungwoo Park has gone for clean white curves and minimalist control option, and I like its tactile slide design as an antidote for all the touchpad/screen action going on at the moment. [Yanko design]

6:13 AM on Tue Jan 22 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,779 views, 6 comments

Latest by deusdiabolus: If it goes to production, I hope they get Ricky Jay to do promotion. more »

death from above

WowWee Bladestar Autonomous Helicopter and Waiter-Decapitation Device


This is the new WowWee FlyTech Bladestar, an R/C helicopter-type toy that can also fly around "autonomously," avoiding walls and faces using an IR beam. You still need to pay attention to it, however, as it'll keep flying higher and higher unless you tell it to stay low, otherwise it'll fly too close to the sun and melt its delicate, delicate blades. If you're flying it manually you've gotta be careful or you might take out a waiter or two, as our friend from WowWee managed to do pretty quickly. It'll be on sale next month at Target (and only at Target, for some reason) for $50.

7:38 PM on Sat Jan 5 2008
By Adam Frucci
6,142 views, 16 comments

Latest by HJTravels: BALANCE_IN_LIFE is right they are like those things in Half-Life 2, Man-Hacks or something, only smaller. When does Half-Life 3 come out? more »

finger bang

Doraemon Voice Activated Air Pistol Remote: Finger Bang Indeed

If you love Doraemon, you will really love this voice activated remote control...controller. Just sync the air pistol up to your remotes and then put the gun on your finger. Every time you say "bang" you can turn on the tv, control the DVD player and more. When not in use, the finger gun rests comfortably on Doraemon's arm. The device can control up to four remotes —but my guess is that novelty value trumps the practical value big time on this one. It will probably be fun for about an hour before you hurl it across the room. Available for around $30. [Product Page via Tokyomango]

8:10 PM on Wed Jan 2 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,763 views, 7 comments

Latest by Davedave24: Kind of a silly gadget, but I do love Doraemon. more »

homegrown

R/C Stoner Van Streams Live Video While Truckin' (Video)

Built and demonstrated by our very own Nick McGlynn, this webcam-mounted R/C Volkswagen bus streams video live via a hidden Sony Vaio laptop with Sprint EV-DO card. Unfortunately for Nick, the camera is fixed facing forward, limiting its upskirt potential. Oh well, there's always V(W) 2.0. [Justin.tv]

9:31 AM on Mon Nov 12 2007
By Wilson Rothman
3,068 views, 5 comments

remote control

Telemax III: TV Remote and Hands-Free Phone All-In-One

Australian design firm Tiller+Tiller is hoping that their new TeleMax phone/universal TV remote hybrid concept will find its way into homes all over the world thanks to a design that's so simple even Grandma can use it. The button controls are large enough to be seen easily by the visually impaired, and the layout is basic and clean to eliminate confusion. Plus it's rugged enough to handle any bumps and spills along the way. More »

6:10 PM on Thu Oct 25 2007
By Sean Fallon
1,434 views, 5 comments

Latest by ANoel: Just perfect for sibling Tug-O-Wars :S more »

remote control

OnStar Slams the Brakes On Car Thieves

Sorry, dudes—I just had to write that headline. But it's true: the 2009 OnStar systems in about 20 GM models will be able to access the brakes to stop a perp in his tracks. First, there would be a verbal warning, where the car, hopefully voiced by William Daniels, will tell the thief that it will slow to a stop. The thief has the option of pulling over to the side, or of course wheeling into oncoming traffic to go down in a blaze of glory. OnStar will also pop on the hazard lights and call the fuzz to report the car's whereabouts. Owners can opt out of the feature, presumably in the fear that cops or an angry spouse could use it on them. [AP] UPDATE: I AM AN IDIOT. IN MY ZEAL TO WRITE A CORNY HEADLINE, I OVERLOOKED THE TECHNICAL EXPLANATION. YOU ARE RIGHT, OAKCITYMIKE, IT'S NOT THE BRAKES, BUT THE ENGINE ITSELF, THAT SLOWS THE CAR DOWN.

12:24 PM on Tue Oct 9 2007
By Wilson Rothman
2,606 views, 36 comments

Latest by jeffvdw: EarthSearch Communications have launched the AutoSearchGPS 1.4 car GPS tracker and remote manager which can be used for anti-theft and parental control purposes. EarthSearch has announced a roll out with Mazda. The genie is out of the bottle more »

remote control

Hitachi's Concept Remote Looks Minimalistic, Comes in Leopard Print

We saw the large version of Hitachi's remote control last week, but they've got a smaller, sleeker and sexier version that comes in many different colors, including leopard print. The main focus of this one, like the other one, is the gigantic trackball in the middle, with the "back" button being the only other button on the device. The concept puts most of the power in the UI, instead of the controller, and probably won't work very well for no-look volume and channel changing while eating. [AVING] More »

7:20 PM on Mon Oct 8 2007
By Jason Chen
2,920 views, 5 comments

Latest by Mongoose: The big version: Horrible. This version? Not too shabby, but put two buttons on it and you've got an excellent mouse replacement for a laptop. Just one button and it being 'back' is a bit meh. But just the size difference changes more »