Very seldom do I catch myself uttering the word "genius" silently to myself as I'm reviewing a piece of equipment. I have to say, I had my doubts about the Remote Control Extender when it was first ...

[Craig] wanted to use Boxee on his TV but his computer was in a different room. He rigged up a rather dubious method of delivering the A/V signal (this is a hack in the most guttural sense). More ...

With many audio systems consisting of separate units, you’ll often find that due to economic reasons only the amplifier has a remote control receiver module. The control signals are then sent to the ...

Infrared (IR) technology continues as a viable short-range wireless option. More than 700 million infrared (IR) receivers were shipped in 2010. While most of these devices are used for familiar remote ...

Neubiberg, Germany: Infineon Technologies has developed three wireless control receivers that are designed to provide high sensitivity and low power consumption. The TDA5240, TDA5235, and TDA5225 ...

With the introduction of smartphone apps like Triggertrap and ioShutter, which allow you to control your DSLR from your phone, you might wonder why anyone would still buy a dedicated remote unit ...