I didn't set out to replace the remotes for my TV setup, but I was tired of digging through the couch cushions every time I ...

Hat & Hammer has launched the OpenMote, an ESP32-S3-powered programmable universal remote that adopts the familiar, nostalgic form factor of a Nintendo Wiimote. It features WiFi, Bluetooth LE, an ...

The Hollywood theme park built a “whisper quiet” ride to avoid angering nearby neighbors. They didn’t fully account for the enthusiasm of the riders. The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster ...

The history of TV remotes is an interesting one. The very first remote control, known as the Lazy Bones, wasn't even wireless. It was introduced by Zenith Radio Corporation in 1950 and relied on a ...

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I have been looking for a universal TV remote app that just works without being annoying. Most of the ones I tried had some kind of catch. Some asked me to create an account before I could even ...

Robots and robo people roamed the convention floor at the Augmented World Expo — the largest conference dedicated exclusively to virtual reality — and many of the devices were powered by San Diego’s ...

Take a look at a remote control from twenty years ago and compare it to the one currently sitting on the couch. Aside from a few extra streaming service shortcuts, the similarities are striking. While ...

On Version History: What the Harmony remote got right, why it never got everything right, and whether we still need one today. On Version History: What the Harmony remote got right, why it never got ...

Universal remotes are handy if you happen to have a home theater system that includes more than just your television. They're designed to work with the TV, audio/video receiver, soundbar, and in some ...

It doesn't take much to level up your home theater system for movie nights, binge-watching sessions, and gaming. All you need is a smart TV, soundbar, game console, and streaming service for the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We're still far away from a time when there will be no need for remotes, and they can pile up if you have consoles, speaker systems, and other ...