Introducing the Beam Brush – the Smart Toothbrush
The latest device to get the connected home treatment is; yes you've guessed it, the toothbrush. Strange as it may seem at first appearance there does seem to be a method to the madness. When we say connected that doesn't however mean you can stream video from it. Not just yet anyway.
The Beam Brush is [...]
iOS Apps on an Apple TV
Internet TV to be Used by Malaysian Government
A new internet video service has been introduced by the Malaysian government that will assist it in communicating news, information and other updates to the public within the country.
1MalaysiaIPTV – The IPTV internet channel – is able to be looked at online from a PC or mobile device, whilst apps for iOS (iPod Touch, iPad, [...]
Sonos System Software 3.6 Update
Sonos has launched the 3.6 system software update. If you are on iOS or Android, you are able to get it now at the respective marketplaces. You should automatically be prompted to install the update via the desktop software. 3.6 consist of the following updates:
* The Sonos controller for Android can now support tablets (even [...]
Verizon Plans Home Connectivity Services Expansion
In October Verizon introduced its Home Monitoring and Control service that provides simple energy management and home automation choices, and is now looking to expand its services within the next 12 months.
Verizon follows additional bug service providers Alarm.com, Vivint, Comcast and ADT into the remote monitoring and home control area, although with a reduced monthly [...]
Twonky Gets Personal with Recent Releases
In a recent spate of product releases, PacketVideo have extended the Twonky range to bring cutomized media content to its users in what they say is a natural method of discovery. What does that mean? Well the beta release of myTwonky, the Twonky Video app and the Twonky Music app allows access to your existing [...]
Pogoplug Mobile Makes Streaming to and Backing Up Your Smartphone or Tablet a Breeze
Looking for a drop-dead simple solution for streaming media (photos, music, video) and accessing files from home on your smartphone or tablet? Or how about backing up your smartphone's recently taken photos and video? Well, Pogoplug's new $79 Pogoplug Mobile product offers to do just that. Similar to the original Pogoplug that transforms your external [...]
Orb Live for iPhone Released, Brings PlayOn Style Entertainment to Your Phone without Fees
If you remember back in November 2010, the folks at Orb decided to get into the hardware biz and released Orb TV, a $99 TV adapter that streamed media from your home PC running the company's Orb Caster software. Well, now Orb is out with Orb Live [iTunes - different than the free version], an app for [...]