We’ve seen IR solutions for the iPhone before, but this is the first we’ve seen for BlackBerry – and the first that also works as a garage door opener. More »
While the Acoustic Research AWD510 wireless headphones weren’t our favourites during our headphone Battlemodo, the company promises a Wi-Fi enabled version in 2009 supporting internet radio. Include iTunes compatibility and we may have a deal.
Problem: you want to watch a movie or play a game in glorious surround sound. But someone in your house is sleeping, studying or just annoyed that you are playing BioShock for the third time to get all the achievements. The solution: wireless surround-sound headphones. We tested the three of the most popular models to ensure that you won’t buy the wrong one, become sad then throw your life away with booze and drugs. More »
If there’s one device that needs some features raped into it, its the remote control. Acoustic Research showed the ARRU449 universal remote at CEDIA today in all its Wi-Fi goodness. Available in October, the gadget’s built-in Wi-Fi technology allows you to use your connection to get the latest weather reports, sports scores, headlines and what’s playing on your favourite channels right to the colour LCD display on your remote control — which, by the way, now has a colour LCD display.
The ARRU449 can handle everything from your DVD player to your DVR to a satellite receiver. Yes, its nice to not have to change the channel or squash the picture to see what’s playing elsewhere, or change what the girlfriend is watching to get the latest sports scores, but for $399.99, the girlfriend can go to hell — I’m sticking with my sticky 3-year old remote control. More »
