News tagged with tv remote control

TV remotes to undergo big change

Jul 01, 2009 | 5 / 5 (2) | 7

In 1955, Zenith introduced the first wireless TV remote control, the Flash-Matic, followed a year later by the Space Command.

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Laser remote makes watching TV even lazier

Technology / Engineering

Mar 06, 2008 | 3.4 / 5 (32) | 8

Modern-day remote controls can be complicated. But, thankfully, researchers are making TV the relaxing, mindless pastime that it was always intended to be with a new easy-to-use remote control. The controller ...

TVs, Cell Phones to Learn 'Sign Language'

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Jan 13, 2008 | 4.2 / 5 (6) | 0

The days of pressing tangible buttons to operate TVs and cell phones may one day be replaced by waving, clapping, and pointing. With two upcoming products, Sony Ericsson´s Z555 gesture phone and JVC´s "Snap ...

Many Britons too lazy to change TV channel: poll

Medicine & Health / Health

Aug 10, 2009 | 4.3 / 5 (3) | 1

Britons are so lazy that one in six cannot be bothered to change television channel if the remote control is not working, according to a study Monday.

Pinnacle Unveils Compact USB Digital HDTV Tuner

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Sep 08, 2008 | 3.9 / 5 (16) | 2

Just in time for the Fall Season TV line up, Pinnacle has introduce their new ultra-compact HDTV tuner with some features found in DVR's. With Pinnacle´s HDTV Stick you can also pause live TV and record shows ...

Cablevision unveils interactive banner ads on TV

Technology / Telecom

Sep 16, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

(AP) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. is bringing interactive banner ads to television, allowing viewers to order samples and brochures and even purchase products by clicking the remote on their TV sets.

Control your TV simply by waving your arm

Technology / Hi Tech

Sep 25, 2008 | 2.8 / 5 (27) | 10

(PhysOrg.com) -- Consumers will soon be able to control their TV screens or home entertainment systems simply by waving their hand, thanks to technology developed by Toshiba's Cambridge Research Laboratory ...

High court won't block remote storage DVR system

Technology / Telecom

Jun 29, 2009 | 3 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- Cable TV operators won a key legal battle against Hollywood studios and television networks on Monday as the Supreme Court declined to block a new digital video recording system that could make it even easier for ...

Congress to hold hearing on cable advertising

Technology / Telecom

Apr 22, 2009 | 3.5 / 5 (2) | 0

(AP) -- Cable operators will sit in the hot seat Thursday as Congress reviews their plans to roll out targeted advertising amid fears that consumer privacy could be infringed if the companies were to track and record viewing ...

Sharp to Introduce the 'Internet AQUOS' PC+TV

Electronics /

Apr 20, 2006 | 3.7 / 5 (9) | 0

Sharp will introduce into the Japanese market the "Internet AQUOS" which will enable users to view high-quality digital high-definition TV broadcasts as well as enjoy Internet and broadband broadcasts simply ...