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blu-link remote for ps3 finally solves the bluetooth vs. infrared debate

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PS3 owners rejoice! There’s finally a low-cost solution for operating both your PS3 and your other home theater components from a single universal remote control.

For those of you out there who have put their PlayStation 3 at the center of their home entertainment system because of its stellar Blu-ray player, you know what a…

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September 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets home entertainment technology video video games

cool.con reflexology remote control fixes what ails you while you channel surf

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Nope, this spiky orb-shaped device isn’t some sort of controller for the latest Sonic the Hedgehog game. It’s actually just a universal remote control – in a really weird package, with a really weird secondary purpose.

The cool.con remote control fits neatly into the palm of your hand, and features a bumpy exterior that’s designed to…

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May 27th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful technology

xsight touch programmable remote control: so simple. so advanced. so personal. not so simple.

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Universal Electronics are promoting their Xsight Touch universal remote as an advanced, personal yet simple to use remote. Advanced yet simple huh? Let’s see. Here is the Xsight Touch:

Now I’m sure you’ve all seen this remote control interface floating around the net, but let’s have a look at it once more to compare it…

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March 12th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: home entertainment technology

the robostool is at your feet’s beck and call

The RoboStool is a homemade robotic footstool that’s ready and willing to support your tired tootsies whenever you summon it. It’s a little reminiscent of the Take A Seat robotic chair but differs in that it uses 3 different modes of control.

RoboStool has three modes- universal remote, beacon navigation, and thermal sensor following. This…

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July 31st, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: hacks + mods robots