Most consumer remote controls operate using infrared light. This works well assuming the piece of equipment has a line of sight to the remote. But if you have, say a receiver in a cabinet or closet, ...

Usually new technologies are quickly adopted, especially for consumer electronics. If it's new and cool, consumers want it. Now. However, once in a while, old technologies linger even though better ...

We've grown a little spoiled. At some point during the progression of televisions and media devices, remote controls went from infrared sensors that required a direct line-of-sight between the remote ...

Engineered Audio LLC has taken the wraps off its RemoteRemote 2, a new Radio Frequency (RF)-based remote control for iPods with dock connectors and iPod minis. The company plans to ship RemoteRemote 2 ...

We’ve seen no shortage of projects that use the ESP8266 or ESP32 to add “smart” features to existing home appliances, often by pairing the microcontroller with a radio or IR transmitter. If your ...

IoT vulnerabilities turned the remote into a listening device, researchers found, which impacted 18 million Xfinity customers. More details about a now-patched vulnerability in Comcast’s XR11 voice ...

RAYMOND, Maine,January 7, 2020 — Dielectric will introduce a new Dual RF Switch Controller to the market that simplifies local and remote control of transmission systems in early January, with its ...

I'm looking for a new TV (55" or 60"),and I'm wondering if my current herd of Samsung TVs (and Blu Ray players) should affect my selection. I have 3 Samsung LCDs and 2 BR players between 5 and 8 yrs ...