Sure we've seen Mac OS X applications that add UPnP media server functionality to your computer so you can stream content to game consoles (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) and other DLNA / UPnP-compatible devices. But, now, Yazsoft is introducing a new server called Playback that does the aforementioned duties, and also integrates with iTunes (share [...]

A while back Apple released the Remote app for iPhone and iPod touch that allowed users to wirelessly control iTunes on their Mac. Now, Apple has added finger gesture control functionality to Apple TV — requires Apple TV software update 2.4 and the latest version of Remote. Another nice feature of Remote, users have the [...]

Sure things are tough with the economy right now, but Kogan just might have a product to wrangle $169 out of your pocket with little resistance. The company's new 8-inch Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame offers all the features a cutting-edge device like this should have and then some (with emphasis on the then some). Cool [...]

More storage anyone? Western Digital is now offering a dual-drive RAID 1 configured NAS server to their line of network storage products. The standard mirrored configuration lends itself well for backing up critical data. So, if one of the two drives fails, you'll have a prestine copy available to access. The downside: you'll only have [...]

Mvix today is introducing the Mvix Ultio HDD media player. The device is unique in that the company has decided to open source the firmware code so developers can add new features and applications. Mvix states that any new application that gets rolled into the official firmware will net $500 for the developer (not a [...]

Wow, I haven't found reason to upgrade my router until now. The new Linksys by Cisco WRT160NL Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link is a $119.99 Linux powered device that's not only capable of providing a strong 802.11n signal via its two R-SMA antenna connectors, but it can function as a NAS server as well [...]

Gigabit speeds over powerline? Impressive. Belkin claims that their new Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit ($149.99) adapters are capable of 1000Mbps transmission speeds, which is about 5 times faster than the competition. The new adapters are powered by Gigle Semiconductor's mediaxtream chip and have been designed to handle multiple HD video streams. The adapaters offer [...]

If the first BlackArmor 4-bay NAS 440 Storage Server was a bit much for your needs, Seagate today is announcing the addition of the BlackArmor NAS 220 Storage Server that will come loaded with 2TB ($449.99) or 4TB ($699.99) of storage this July [PDF data sheet]. Like its big brother, the 220 can function as [...]