Filed under: Audio/Video, iPod For some reason, whenever gadgetry and smiling cross paths, things tend to get a little creepy. Where the smile trainer was mostly a curiosity, the Orwellian implications of the Okao Catch technology were a bit much -- even for the hardened tech blogger. Sure, the Mimi...

For some reason, whenever gadgetry and smiling cross paths, things tend to get a little creepy. Where the smile trainer was mostly a curiosity, the Orwellian implications of the Okao Catch technology were a bit much -- even for the hardened tech blogger. Sure, the Mimi Switch is quite clever: instea...

The TV Remote Control with Speaker is a tiny cube that flips open to reveal a sinister-looking set of control buttons with a decidedly retro-looking speaker hovering just above. It's hard to understand why ELPA thought this was a good idea--but it looks cool! You can pick up your master of the unive...

For a limited time and while supplies last, order the Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Control - Refurbished from Amazon.com for as low as $79.99 shipped! (Or get the Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Control - New from Amazon.com for as low as $122.47 shipped! Up to 51% Off!) This Logitech Harmony 880 has bee...

The idea of a universal remote control to eliminate the multi-remote coffee table clutter is not a new one. In fact, a remote that can control up to 18 devices with a combination of hard buttons and a touch screen has even become somewhat common place. But to find one that you can set-up yourself [....

Last week was a crazy-busy week. This week looks to be just about the same. Between Emma’s first birthday extravaganza and the Superbowl, we had a pretty packed weekend. I’ve also been working hard at securing a new sponsor for the show. I’m happy to say that this week we have one....

It's hard to tell from the absolutely riveting two minute and seven second video (hosted up after the break, just so you know), but somehow or another, the gurus at Macpod Software managed to get a T-Mobile G1 to control a robot. Actually, the code used to pull it off is hosted up for download, but ...

Philips Prestigo SRT9320 universal remote control is nothing short of beautiful. At the top end is a 2.8-inch color touchscreen with all your channels, logos and all. On the bottom end is a variety of hard keys that control every function. The SRT9320 is fully programmable without connecting to a PC...

iPhone/iPod touch only: VLC Remote Free lets you play, pause, and skip tracks on the mighty VLC Media Player on any computer from your iPhone or iPod touch. Its (currently) 99-cent sibling, VLC Remote, gives you full playlist control. Both are fairly simple to set up on your computer and hook up ove...

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The MX-1 Remote Control Helicopter from ThinkGeek really does fit in the palm of my hand. It is so much fun to fly around the office and house. I just have to be careful to not let Ponzi catch me tormenting the dogs with it. Our ravenous lust...