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UnityRemote: another iOS universal remote worth checking out

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jul 13th, 2011)

We first spied the UnityRemote from Gear4 at CES in January. Gear4 has decided to go with a very simple device and app, and that's a good thing. Frankly, I don't get having social features in my TV remote (and yet I take Instagram photos of meals) or needing twenty different ways to ...

UnityRemote brings a universal, customizable remote to iOS devices

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jan 7th, 2011)

Ever since Apple killed the Griffin IR remote on the original iPod I've been wanting to consolidate my iPod with a home theater remote. The iPhone seems perfect for this; with an infinitely variable canvas available, you could theoretically do anything with your remote. The trouble is getting an IR ...

Beta Beat: Kylo Browser featuring 10-foot interface

by Aron Trimble (Dec 17th, 2010)

Kylo is a free browser you use from your couch that embraces the 10-foot UI philosophy. The idea is that buttons, menus and text are larger than when viewed at your desk. This aids in usability when sitting farther away from the display, as would be the case in a living room environment. It is ...

Boxee beta announced for December 7 release

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 30th, 2009)

An e-mail sent to Boxee users this morning reveals that the beta version of Boxee will be unveiled at a special event in New York City on December 7 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. The beta news comes on the heels of a Boxee box being planned for a 2010 release. The beta release of Boxee ...

A Dozen Daily Deals

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Nov 25th, 2009)

'Tis the season to start shopping until your brains melt (or skip it all entirely, depending on your interpretation of the term holiday). In that spirit, for the next few days we'll be rounding up a dozen daily deals courtesy our friends at DealNews.com. Each afternoon tune in to TUAW for this handy ...

Boxee boxes available in 2010

by Josh Carr (Nov 12th, 2009)

On the boxee blog this morning, Avner Ronen announced a new and exciting partnership with an undisclosed consumer electronics company that will result in a dedicated device for users who want to use Boxee as a home theater system. They were quick to say that they're still looking to develop Boxee ...