Smart Home News

What Will iPad's Role Be in Home Automation?

Right out of the box, there's a lot you'll be able to do with the iPad including using it to control electronic devices in the home.

Study finds more people accessing the Web via TV, game consoles


A new study says that 64% more U.S. households are using Web-connected game consoles as compared with the previous year and 36% more are connecting their PCs to TVs.

CE integrators still see challenges with 3-D TV


3-D TV may be the next big thing in the television industry, but CE custom integrators say there still are a few obstacles to overcome before they, or their customers, get on board.

How green is your HDTV?


The most environmentally friendly HDTVs typically are LCD sets that also feature LED backlighting, according to this report. But while today's technology has made TVs greener, it isn't always easy to pick the ones that have the least effect on the planet.

Fusion Garage beats Apple to shipping dock with tablet


Fusion Garage beat Apple to the punch as it started shipping its JooJoo tablet PC before the iPad. The device features a Webcam and microphone for video chat, solid-state drive and a 12.1-inch touch screen.

Save Energy with Home Automation

The phrase 'home automation' probably doesn't make you automatically think of energy savings. But, you'd be wrong.

Facebook turns into a virtual shopping mall


Online storefronts are becoming common sights on Facebook, as companies find ways to sell products directly from their fan pages.

TiVo's Premiere brings improvements to home entertainment

TiVo's new Premiere set-top box, which goes on sale this weekend, offers more storage as well as enhanced navigation, search and browsing capabilities than its predecessors, according to this report.

Liberating the Media Trapped on Your PC

The Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ provides an easy and reliable way to stream video and music from your PC to your HDTV.

LG looking to sell almost 1 million 3-D TVs this year


South Korea-based LG Electronics is looking to sell almost 1 million 3-D TV sets this year and gain a 25% share of the growing market.

How TV Makers Are Selling the Idea of 3-D at Home

To drum up enthusiasm for new TVs, manufacturers have turned to 3-D, despite the task of persuading consumers that it is not a fad.