Category: Wireless home
CES 2008: Samsung Sound Bar – space saving virtual surround sound system with Bluetooth
Okay, it’s not much to look at, admittedly, but that’s part of the idea. The HT-X810 Sound Bar consists of one rather large speaker block and a subwoofer that’s designed to save you serious amounts of space in your lounge. The bar is wall mountable and has an in-built DVD player.
CES 2008: HP MediaSmart Receiver brings PC content to your HDTV
News from the wireless home zeitgeist now, with HP’s new MediaSmart Receiver. It’s a set-top box that slots into HP’s MediaSmart range, which until now has focused on HDTVs with network connectivity inside. However, the new receiver works with all HDTVs, including non-HP models.
Oono Transmita II – smallest wireless audio system around
Oono has launched the Transmita II, a small device for spreading your music wirelessly around the home.
D-Link launches DSM-510 high definition MediaLounge player
Wireless media seems to be on the up right now, with D-Link’s DSM-510 high definition MediaLounge player the latest gadget on the market to facilitate your audio/visual needs.
Pinnacle Systems launches Showcenter 250HD home media streaming device
Pinnacle has replaced its Showcenter 200 with the Showcenter 250HD home media streaming device, making PC to TV easier for the average consumer. It acts as a bridge for digital content – movies, music and photos – from a…
Hauppauge launches XFones – wireless USB headphones
Hauppauge has temporarily moved away from TV tuners to introduce XFones – wireless USB headphones for your PC or Mac.
D-Link launches DSM-330 DivX Connected HD media player
The D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player is now available to order in the UK.
LINDY launches Wireless VGA projector server
LINDY has announced its new wireless VGA projector server, which allows a projector or display monitor to be added, without cabling, to a local area network. It all sounds a bit "business-y", being targeted more at those running business…
Ultra-Wideband technology given UK go-ahead by Ofcom
Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, which allows devices to communicate wirelessly at high speed over relatively short distances, has been given the go-ahead by Ofcom to be used unlicensed in the UK.
Normally, equipment which uses a part of the radio spectrum requires a license from Ofcom in order that any interference between different users can be managed. However, UWB technology has a low power output and shouldn’t interfere with other signals.
Doro flashes 525 Pink DECT phone
Time to get excitied, ladies! The Doro 525 is pink, which means it’s for you. He’s not allowed near it. His big, dirty hands would crush it in seconds and leave a nasty brown residue down the side of its sleek, curvy buttons. He would also make it smell of sweat and feet AND take it into the toilet.
