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Video Without Boundaries, Inc., a leading provider of interactive, media-convergent home entertainment devices, today announced its plans to make interactive two-way digital cable products a retail certainty by entering into agreements with CableLabs® that enable VWB to implement OpenCable™ Application Platform (OCAP™) - compliant middleware on its next generation MediaREADY™ media centers. More…

Dyson is arguably the most popular vacuum manufacturer today - even overtaking Hoover in vacuum cleaner sales. Dyson’s innovation includes their world famous “Root Cyclone” technology that intuitively relies on ……

Think Secret, the infamous Apple rumor site, has the rumor mill running again. This time, it’s about taking the mini straight into the living room as Apple’s long rumored competitor to Microsoft’s Media Center PCs. Given the recent introduction of FrontRow and Apple’s adoption of video distribution through iTunes, the rumor is not without some merit. It’s been rumored that the new mini would sport a built-in iPod dock, which if combined with a DVR application and iTunes, could make for a formidable living room DVR appliance. Additional rumors have said that talks between Apple and TiVo fell apart, which lead to TiVo announcing iPod Video support apart from Apple. Additionally, the coming introduction of Intel based Apple computers brings the possibility even further toward truth, with Intel having better support for devices that will facilitate video recording and playback. More…

There are many different home security systems and burglary prevention measures that a person can have installed for his or her house. However, these security systems will do nothing if a person forgets about some basic security steps that he or she need to follow at all times. This article will list 7 of the [...]

AuraOne Systems Inc., a digital multimedia company, announces that it received a prestigious recognition award given on behalf of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Consumer Electronics Show (CES). AuraOne Systems’ AuraGrid Wireless Extension System was recognized as a CES Innovations Honoree for the Home Networking Category. More…

If you’re curious to see what some of TiVo’s upcoming HME hosted apps look like, Dave Zatz has posted screenshots of Yahoo! Traffic/Weather/Photos, Live365 Radio, Podcaster, and Movies Central. He also notes that TiVo will be offering online games and has partnered with Fandango for online movie ticket purchases. More…

Cinematical blogs about the possibility that the Xbox 360 is the future device of a VOD world. He quotes an article in yesterday’s Vareity by Ben Fritz. More…

Adaptec has just released, what many might consider, the ultimate USB 2.0 TV tuner device for Windows XP MCE 2005 (via Everything USB). The AVC-3610 comes with dual MPEG-2 hardware tuner encoders (accepts Coaxial, S-Video or Composite RCA video connections), FM radio receiver, and an integrated remote control with IR blaster capabilities that lets users control their entire Windows Media Center experience, as well as, their cable or satellite TV set-top box. The AVC-3610 retails for $229 and is specifically designed for MCE 2005, but in most likelihood, the AVC-3610 will work fine with other popular PVR solutions.

Neuros Technology International LLC, creators of the innovative Neuros line of digital media devices announce the MPEG-4 Recorder 2 aimed at providing content for the Sony PSP. This adds to a line of MPEG-4 Recorders that have been called “digital VCRs for the portable video age.” The Recorder 2 records video content from any video source directly onto memory cards that are playable on the Sony PSPTM, as well as other handhelds. More…

Every person understands the importance of home security. However, not everyone can afford to hire a professional to install and configure their security system. That is the main reason why so many security companies are selling various “do it yourself” security kits. Various “do it yourself” security guides are also available for use. Installing a [...]

After the recent acquisition of Sygate, Symantec has recently announced that they will no longer distribute Sygate products, which includes its’ highly regarded Personal Firewall line, and instead, incorporate their technologies…..

Home automation systems play an important role among various home security systems. They are especially important when you are away form home on a vacation or on a long trip. They are also irreplaceable if you are working based on a not-standard schedule and you are away from home in the evenings. The reason [...]