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Google adds remote desktop to Hangouts, lets users simultaneously video chat and troubleshoot

By Nathan Ingraham on May 1, 2013 06:44 pm + 39 comments

Google+ Hangouts just received a small but potentially quite useful upgrade today — as of now, Continue reading…
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Back from the dead: why do 2013's best smartphones have IR blasters?

By Dan Seifert on April 24, 2013 06:00 pm + 220 comments

Remember when you couldn’t buy a high-end phone without an infrared (IR) port? If your exposure to Continue reading…
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Logitech unveils two new do-it-all Harmony remotes ahead of division sale

By Matt Brian on April 16, 2013 06:49 am + 43 comments

Despite announcing that it would be looking to sell its Harmony remote division early this year, L Continue reading…
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Samsung Galaxy S4 doubles as a smart TV remote, with built-in IR blaster and 'WatchOn' software

By Sean Hollister on March 14, 2013 07:26 pm + 12 comments

Samsung's new flagship smartphone sports a feature that's becoming increasingly popular as of late: Continue reading…
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Samsung's Video Discovery app turns your tablet into a super-sized TV remote

By Dan Seifert on February 25, 2013 09:11 am + 10 comments

Samsung's recently announced Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet features an integrated IR transmitter, which Continue reading…
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Logitech to sell Harmony remote division after 'unacceptable' Q3 results

By Sam Byford on January 23, 2013 10:47 pm + 72 comments

Logitech has posted its financial results for Q3 of its 2013 fiscal year, and they're not too Continue reading…
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YouTube and Netflix launching AirPlay competitor DIAL to connect TV and mobile apps

By Adi Robertson on January 23, 2013 08:48 am + 57 comments

Netflix and YouTube have teamed up to offer a second screen tool similar to Apple's AirPlay. Called Continue reading…
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Sony introduces voice-controlled Google TV remote

By Sam Byford on January 7, 2013 08:07 pm + 17 comments

Sony's NSZ-GS7 Google TV box didn't hugely impress us last year, but a new accessory could breathe Continue reading…
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AT&T's Digital Life home automation system launching in March

By Ben Kersey on January 7, 2013 01:39 pm + 7 comments

AT&T has just announced availability information for its Digital Life home automation and security Continue reading…
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YouTube mobile app will push video to new LG, Sony, Panasonic TVs

By Nathan Ingraham on January 3, 2013 12:18 pm + 34 comments

Last month, Google announced that Android phones and tablets could push YouTube video straight to Continue reading…